Mirmande

Visit Mirmande, Rhone-Alpes

Mirmande is a perfect little ramparted medieval village, set among trees, orchards and open meadows and with far reaching views across the surrounding countryside. The village is situated 15 km north-east of Montelimar and 25 km south of Valence, in the Rhone Alps region. It is officially listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'.

In addition to being a 'most beautiful village of France' it has also won awards for its 'most beautiful roofs in France' and is a member of the 'botanic Villages of the Drome'.

Exploring Mirmande

Mirmande is a small village and easy to explore, with a great deal of charm along its meandering paved streets that run up the side of the hill or by following the remains of the ramparts around the village.

As you stroll through the village you will see lots of interesting architectural details in the stonework around the doors and windows of the traditional cottages, and a good number of flowers and garden areas bringing a splash of colour to the village centre - there are numerous attractive little gardens to be glimpsed as you make your way up the hill.

At the top of the hill you reach the pretty roman style Church of Saint Foy and its cemetery which looks down across the rooftops (this church now used for exhibitions - the newer church below the village was built when church attendees complained about having to climb the hill to the upper church every time they wanted to go to church).

Not surprisingly the (upper) church also has fine views extending towards the Massif central and the Rhone Valley.

The views, viillage and natural light mean that Mirmande also attracts many local artists and potteries.

In the vicinity

As well as exploring the region around Mirmande we also recommend you take the time to travel about 35 km west into the Ardeche to visit some of the picturesque villages clustered together such as Alba-la-Romaine, Saint-Montan and Vogué (see Ardeche villages for more details).

Tourist classifications for Mirmande: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 1*; One of the most beautiful village in France (plus beau villages);

Suggested places to visit near Mirmande, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Viviers 27km; Provencal Drome 27km; Saint-Montan 33km; Aubenas 36km; Vogue 37km; Antraigues-sur-Volane 38km; Ailhon 40km; Tain-l'Hermitage 41km; Desaignes 41km; Balazuc 42km; Romans-sur-Isere 42km; Meyras 45km; Jaujac 46km; Vallon Pont d'Arc 48km; Gorges de l'Ardeche 48km; Pont d'Arc 48km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Mirmande

Mirmande tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) - religious monument (7km) : Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) - religious monument (25km) : Parc Jouvet - remarkable garden (26km) : Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) - religious monument (26km) : Montelier - ville fleurie 4* (31km) : Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) - religious monument (35km) : Jardin des herbes - remarkable garden (35km) : Jardin japonais - remarkable garden (36km) :

French version: see Mirmande (Francais)