Arras-sur-Rhône: History and Rhône Landscapes

Arras-sur-Rhône brings together a range of travel interests: historic buildings, routes along the Rhône and wine. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Arras-sur-Rhône, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay. Architectural history, hiking and a riverside route each offer a different way to experience the town and its surroundings.

Mill, bridge and Roman history

The mill in the centre of Arras-sur-Rhône has been converted into a residence. It has a six-metre-diameter iron waterwheel.

Directly beside the mill, the Vieux Pont crosses the Ozon stream on a stone arch. The bridge was built around the middle of the first millennium. The mill and bridge stand right next to each other but serve different purposes: one is a building converted for residential use, while the other carries a stone arch over the stream.

Roman history is also part of Arras-sur-Rhône’s historical character. The town was an ancient Roman station on the Aratica road, which linked Alba with Vienne. The town’s history therefore encompasses both tangible buildings and a named connection between two cities.

The Tours d’Arras

The Tours d’Arras are the remains of the castle of Arras-sur-Rhône. During the feudal era, the castle was divided between two co-seigneuries: the Tour Blanche was also called Soubise, and the Tour Brune was also called Jovyac. The Tour Blanche, which still stands today, is 28 metres tall.

Hiking and routes along the Rhône

The hike to the Tour d’Arras passes through woodland, along the riverbank, and through apricot orchards and vineyards. It also offers panoramic views of the Rhône. The route thus takes in a variety of landscapes, from woodland and riverbank to apricot orchards and vineyards.

From the hike’s plateau, you can see the Rhône’s meanders, the valley, the hydroelectric power plant and the Drôme on the opposite side. In clear weather, the Vercors can sometimes also be seen to the south. This viewpoint combines views of the river and valley with more distant landscape features; visibility of the Vercors depends on clear conditions.

The ViaRhôna section from Saint-Rambert-d’Albon to Arras-sur-Rhône runs along the Rhône and its meanders. It has no incline and can be explored on foot, by bicycle or on roller skates. The differences between the two routes are clear: the hike is defined by its succession of landscapes and views, while the ViaRhôna section offers several ways to get around and has no incline.

Wine cellars and vineyards

At Cave Pascal Jamet in Arras-sur-Rhône, visits to the wine cellar and vineyards are possible. Arrange the details of your visit in advance. This means you can include a wine-related visit in your trip planning, alongside the historic buildings and routes.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Eclassan, Châteauneuf-de-Vernoux, Saint-Jean-Le-Centenier, Le Teil, Baix, Lespéron, Saint-Sauveur-De-Montagut, Tournon.

Go to the main travel overview: Ardèche.