Discover Piégros-La-Clastre

Piégros-la-Clastre offers different points of interest to consider when planning a trip: architectural history, hiking and recurring events.

Capitals, monastic history and pilgrimage

The Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption features decorated capitals with archaic or floral motifs. These include capitals depicting angels surrounded by two animals. The range thus extends from ornamental forms to figurative representations. The Antonines used the Saint-Médard monastery as a hospital to treat leprosy and ergotism. It was restored between 1988 and 1995 as part of international work camps run by Jeunesse et Reconstruction. In 1304, Pope Benedict XI transferred the Saint-Médard monastery to the Abbey of Saint-Antoine-en-Viennois.

The current building of the Chapelle de Brunelle was erected by Jean de Sanglier in 1727. The chapel is also a traditional pilgrimage site; the pilgrimage takes place on the second Sunday in September. The year of construction and the pilgrimage date offer different points of reference: 1727 marks the current building, while the September date is part of the religious tradition. Confirm event details before your trip.

Hiking loop and access to the chapel

The La Chapelle Saint Médard hiking loop starts and ends in Piégros-la-Clastre. The regional route guide dated April 12, 2026, names the town as both the starting point and the endpoint. This is helpful if you are looking for a loop that begins and ends in the same town; however, it does not describe access to another attraction with a similar name.

The Chapelle Saint-Médard d’en Haut can be reached via a hiking trail. A tourism listing, last updated in 2015, states that it is freely accessible every day throughout the year. Check local conditions before your visit. This access information refers to the chapel; the information about the hiking loop, by contrast, describes its starting point and endpoint.

Event dates and local produce

Les Balcons de la Drôme has taken place annually on the second Sunday in June since the 1990s. The event offers running and hiking routes through the Drôme Valley landscape. Its regular date and two outdoor activities make it a trip in its own right; check event details before you arrive.

Every Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Mimi Marché holds a pre-order market in Piégros-la-Clastre, offering produce from local farmers. As the market schedule may change, confirm the date before your visit.

Different schedules are therefore available for planning: the market on Fridays, Les Balcons de la Drôme in June, and the pilgrimage on the second Sunday in September. If you are planning your stay around an event, check the relevant details before your trip. If you do not have a specific date in mind, the architectural history or hiking loop can guide your planning based on your interests.

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