Montelimar Attractions

Montélimar lies not far to the east of the Rhône, which is dammed in this section, some 150km/93mi south of Lyon. The River Roulion flows past the town center.

Montélimar, which derives its name from its castle (Mont Adhémar), is known for its nougat industry, which uses locally grown almonds and honey from Provence. The confectionery comes in many varieties, hard or soft, white or colored, "normal" or in various flavors or "perfumes": vanilla, honey, lavender. Shops selling it are to be found on Allées Champs de Mars and Boulevard A. Briand (ring-road, parking loting).