Discover Beauvallon

Discover Beauvallon through its local history, paths through the old village, and the river landscape along the Véore. The weekly market offers another way to experience the town. When planning your stay, you can decide whether to focus more on historic sites, walks, or market offerings.

Local History on Walking Routes

The permanent Beauvallon local history trail features eleven panels along its route. It starts at Place du Marché, passes through the old village, and ends at the lake. The route therefore has a clearly defined sequence: starting point, passage through the village, and endpoint. Visitors interested in local history will find a combination of informative panels and a clearly laid-out route.

The “Papy Emile se souvient” walking route draws attention to Beauvallon’s buildings, places, and residents. Its panels help visitors discover them and bring them to mind. This route therefore features not only buildings but also the places and people at the heart of its panels.

Castle, Church, and Remembrance

Beauvallon grew up around a fortified castle belonging to the Counts of Valentinois. This connection between the village’s development and the fortress provides a starting point for its local history. Much of Château de La Vache was destroyed by Protestants from 1560 onward during the Wars of Religion. Beauvallon’s church was built around 1615. These dates trace the sequence from the destruction of the château to the later construction of the church.

A monument near the lake commemorates the centenary of Lavache being renamed Beauvallon. The name change took place by decree on November 12, 1890; the monument was erected in 1990. Both the reason for the monument and the dates of the name change and its construction are specified.

The Véore and Étang de Beauvallon

The Véore flows through Beauvallon’s green, wet valley before joining the Rhône at Étoile. Its course thus links the description of the valley with the confluence farther downstream near Étoile.

For Étang de Beauvallon, a 2021 fishing association map gives an area of 0.6 hectares and a limit of no more than two fishing rods. This information is time-specific: fishing regulations may change. Check the current rules before going fishing.

Weekly Market in Beauvallon

The weekly market operates year-round and has around 20 food stalls. Additional stalls sell plants, clothing, shoes, and handicrafts. The information therefore distinguishes between food stalls and other product categories; their offerings may vary by date. If a particular category is important to your visit, take this possible variation into account when planning.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Rambert-D'albon, Chatuzange-Le-Goubet, Châteauneuf-De-Galaure, Salles-Sous-Bois, Étoile-Sur-Rhône, Saint-Vallier, La Charce, La Touche.

For the regional travel overview: Drôme.