Like a sentinel of the past, Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde guards its secrets, bearing witness to the times of the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers. On the left bank of the Aygues river, this historic village can be explored step by step, with fascinating discoveries dotting its landscape.
Enjoy the shady square with its four majestic plane trees. Close your eyes and listen to the water flowing from the fountain… A Provencal tranquility in the heart of Place de Verdun. Take time to contemplate the centuries-old oak tree, immutable guardian of local legends.
As you make your way up the increasingly narrow streets, you’ll be amazed by the fountain with its four masks, the 18th-century wash-house, the 17th-centuryparish church with its single-needle clock and the Maltese cross adorning its façade. At the village’s highest point stands the ancient 12th-century château, of which only three fine ashlar towers with archways remain, set into more recent buildings.
For a natural getaway, take the Serre de la Garde botanical trail. From its belvedere, you can contemplate this unspoilt natural setting and admire panoramic views over the Aygues Valley, the Pre-Alps, the Monts de l’Ardèche, the Cévennes. ..
Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, a veritable gem, offers you an interlude where all your senses are awakened.
Village of Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde
Village of Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde
Fountain in the village of Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde
Village of Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde
Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde village washhouseDID YOU KNOW?
The central tower of the old castle is partly troglodytic. But the toponym “Malegarde” is intriguing: did the first castrum have a bad reputation because it was difficult to defend?
