Châtillon en Diois is a medieval village at the foot of Glandasse, (2041m), (cliffs at the southernmost part of the Vercors), at the entrance of Provence.
It marries under the same sky the charm of the mountains and the warm southern climate.

Several smaller villages depend on Châtillon : Boulc, Glandage, Lus la Croix Haute, Menglon, St Roman, Treschenu-Creyers et Châtillon.

Administrative situation

Département : Drôme
Préfecture : Valence
Sous préfecture : Die
Canton : Châtillon en Diois
Arrondissement : Die

Geographical situation :

Altitude : 560 meters.
Proximité : 15 km from Die, 1 hour from Valence, 85 kms from Grenoble and Gap

Demographics :

Around 600 inhabitants, more during the summer.

Medieval village, Crossed by the street of Rostangs, (main artery since medieval times until the middle of the XIX century), the village still shows its character which can be discovered when walking through les Viols (the Latin “via” little street).

You can admire arcades, old houses with their pesureaux, theBeffroi, the house of consuls, beautiful doors, the city hall classified for the XVI century, the ruins of the ramparts from the XIV century, the Reviron place and the village 17 fountains……....

3 steeples on the St Julien Church (XVIII), the temple (XVIII-XIX) and the clock tower (XVIII).

On the way, you can admire the 150 climbing plants and flowers of the botanical village.

The Giono forest is a path awaiting a beautiful walk to appreciate the diverse flora.

The Cirque d’Archiane, le vallon de Combeau, les Gorges des Gâts, les Sucettes de Borne, Le Rio Sourd, la grotte de la Varaime, are also beautiful sites to discover.

Numerous hiking trails and bike trails exist around Châtillon. (See tourism office).

Vineyard :

On 80 acres, vineyard spread up to 700m of altitude (one of the highest of France)
It produces AOC wines (red, pink, white)
From the “Chapelle au Sourbier” to the “Gouyarde” or the “Maupas”, several gamay, Pinot, Syrah, Aligoté and Chardonnay (and of course Clairette and Muscat) will compliment your meals.

All these wines are made and bottled in the “cave de Die Jaillance” and by two harvest owners in St Roman (Cornillon and Martin).

Economy :

Stores : supermarket, boulangeries, cafés, tobacco store, newspaper, hairdresser, laundry mat and market on Friday morning.

Industries : Artisans and construction jobs.

Agriculture : vineyard, lavender, fruits, walnut trees, sheep herding, local cheese (goat)

Religious : Catholic church, Protestant temple.

Services : Tourist office, taxis, public transportations

Administration : City hall, schools, police station, post office, office of taxes.

Health : doctor, pharmacy, osteopath, nurses, retirement home first aid centre (Hospital, dentists and veterinarian at Die).

Hotel : 1 hotel (voir rubrique hébergement ?)

Restaurant : 8 restaurants (voir rubrique restauration ?)

Lodging : 3 municipal camping grounds, gites, room for rent, seasonal rents, trailers.

Leisure : swimming pool, tennis courts, mini golf, rock climbing, canyoning, biking, fishing, night club, library, summer festivals.

Numerous other lodging possibilities as well as restaurants in the surrounding villages.