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Some story lines on The Grange of Kaolin, St Restitut, St Paul Trois Chateaux and Drôme Provençale

La Grange du Kaolin The building was built centuries ago on Roman remains (which is still guessing on the left, beside the staircase). You will notice the inspiration and Roman footprint in the bathroom on the ground floor. Rebuilt 3 centuries ago, a succession of farming families have lived, living in autarky from vegetables, cereals and herding sheep. In 1922, we saw the exploitation of kaolin, white clay rock is extracted manually using the peak in the galleries located on the field. We filled the cars, which drove the ore to a crusher where it was crushed to give a compact texture and was mixed with water in the river (in order to separate the clay end of coarse sand). The milt was subsequently pressed to provide round patches of 3 to 4 cm thick plates ready for shipment after drying. These plates were shipped to factories polish, paper mills and workshops especially to china. The abandoned mines are still visible in the property following the signs to wooden footpath. After the abandonment of kaolin quarries in the 30s for reasons of profitability, the house was abandoned and returned to nature has reasserted itself. In 2000, Gerald launches challenge to renovate and rehabilitate the building partially collapsed, to make you enjoy today. The work took 3 years. The renovation was made in the rules of art, fine materials have been used to revive the "Grange of Kaolin. The 1st tenants have occupied the premises in July 2005. St Restitut St. Restitut is a charming village in the Drôme Provençal located on a hill overlooking the Rhone Valley. Here reign the old stone, almost white or yellow ocher, gay with green shutters and pale blue. Take the road of Serenity and you're in the mood of this peaceful village, with steep streets let you discover, between two stone walls, azure blue skies of Provence Anime Art, gastronomy and nature lovers will be seduced by its many attractions. Come discover a small road that winds through the bush, lulled by the sound of cicadas, a small square shaded by plane trees, a beautiful Renaissance house with turret, the remains of walls, a door of the Rose, an old mullioned window, a gargoyle or an inscription, a date evoking a past still present. This floor houses an amphitheater on a hillside of white stone. In the mid-nineteenth century, the town has boomed with the operation of many quarries "White Stones" west on the plateau called "The Mountain". You can still see today in the footsteps of former crossing was used by quarrymen, when brought off the blocks of stone for the construction of all kinds of buildings. For the stone of St. Restitut, already famous in Roman times, has helped build several castles and churches in the region, as well as other sights further afield, including Lyon and Marseille. Some historical sites to visit: the Church of Provençal Romanesque (12th century), Chapel of the Holy Sepulcher Flamboyant Gothic style (16th century), the remains of walls, the house at Renaissance Tower, Tower tomb (11th century tomb of St. Restitut), and the old stone quarries. Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux With a rich history still amazing vibrant, already high in the Roman Empire to the rank of "civitas" of Narbonne, "Augusta Tricastinorum" the beautiful, then head of a powerful bishop, a victim of religious strife ruthless but benefiting d ' renewal time of the Sun King, intense beautification era houses, inns, as evidenced by today's monumental buildings. The ancient capital of Tricastin Gallic tribe that gave its name to the region attracted by its unique cultural heritage. Many archaeological remains are exposed in the future museum. The Cathedral: its construction began in the first half of the twelfth century and ended in the early next century. The simplicity of the plans, the harmony of volumes (the nave was nearly 20 m high under roof), the perfection of size and equipment of limestone, make the building a masterpiece of 'Romanesque Provence. The historical center: surrounded by medieval walls, it retains many vestiges and some beautiful houses of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and the town hall, a former hotel in Castellane. In addition, the village of St Paul Trois Chateaux regularly hosts concerts streets and in various markets of Provence, colorful and fragrant. The most famous among them is ** the truffle market (see right). The culinary specialty of the region also has its museum and its celebration in the village (House of the Truffle and Tricastin and Truffle Festival in February). The old village accessible by foot and by car, lies at the heart of the city. The old streets, restaurants, shops, all draws under the sun. Come see many relics uncovered on the Gallo-Roman necropolis of Valladas, the cathedral, a jewel of Romanesque art of Provence, the Renaissance mansions, and shaded places ... To discover during your wanderings: The home of the truffle and Tricastin (04.75.96.61.29.) The truffle market (retail sales from December to March) The Museum of Archeology The various sports facilities, including St Paul 2003, offering swimming, bowling, squash, billiards, mini golf, etc.. ... (Tel. 04 75 04 50 88) The equestrian center Centauri behind the hill Drôme provençale Any impression of the influence of Provence, just enter the play of colors, gentle landscapes, vibrant watercolor alternating vineyards, lavender fields indolent, holm oak, sometimes booed by a mistral unwise. Learn from other specialties of tableware. This land is generous and offers salads, eggplant, melons, tomatoes, lambs, kids, picodons ... and truffles, aptly named the Black Diamond ... The herbs and wild plants are enhanced dishes, accompanied by wines from the hills of Tricastins. See also olives, honey, nougat, which are all specialties that made the reputation of Provencal cuisine, and enjoy the richness of its heritage, as well as its mild climate. This magnificent department at the gates of Provence will seduce lovers of nature, culture and good food ... Discover the charming villages breath, the chapels and priories, castles built against the hills ... This land is also the teacher of art potters, glassblowers, tanners, painters, sculptors ... Festivals and events will also punctuate your stay: Festival Correspondence to Grignan Chorégies Orange, Avignon Festival, Jazz in Crest, the harvest festivals, festivals of truffles, both events to see at throughout the year.