Grignan Attractions 
The township of Grignan lies in hilly terrain east of the Rhône Valley about 30km/17mi southwest of Montélimar. The little town nestles below the castle and around the church, forming a charming picture. The town must be explored on foot; there are parking lots in the lower town.
Grignan, which was a baronry in the Middle Ages in the possession of the old Provençal aristocratic family of Adhémar-Castellane, was made famous by the Marquise de Sévigné (1626-96). The letters which she wrote to her daughter, the wife of the last count of Grignan, and to other contemporaries were published in 1726 and became celebrated for their vividness and for the details they give of contemporary life. The Marquise died in the castle at Grignan.
Grignan, which was a baronry in the Middle Ages in the possession of the old Provençal aristocratic family of Adhémar-Castellane, was made famous by the Marquise de Sévigné (1626-96). The letters which she wrote to her daughter, the wife of the last count of Grignan, and to other contemporaries were published in 1726 and became celebrated for their vividness and for the details they give of contemporary life. The Marquise died in the castle at Grignan.
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Grignan Château
The 16th C Grignan Château is open for tours. Among the highlights are the apartments of the Marquise de Sévigny.
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La Garde-Adhemar, France
(Near Grignan)
The town of La Garde-Adhémar is perched on the side of the Rhone Valley and provides beautiful views.
Place Sévigné
On the northern edge of the Grignan Old Town lies the Place Sévigné with a fountain commemorating the Marquise. The little square is dominated by the 12th C. belfry (a defensive civic tower). Continuing past this tower, the road leads to the Upper Town and the castle; below on the right can be seen a Classical pumproom.
