Our hilltop villages Chabrillan

The name Chabrillan comes from the Provençal word for goat, "chabra". Its dominant position offers visitors an exceptional view of the Vivarais, the Vercors and the mountain of Saoû and its perched syncline. Within its well-preserved ramparts to the north, Chabrillan is a fine example of a medieval hilltop village, clustered around the foot of its castle and dominated by the ruins of its keep. First a fief of the Poitiers family, then a royal domain, it was ceded to the de Moreton family in 1450 by the Dauphin Louis in exchange for the co-seigniory of Pierrelatte. It became a marquisate in 1679. The scene of many rivalries, the château suffered damage over the years from wars and the Revolution. Burnt and destroyed several times, it was inhabited by its owners until 1650. Below, in the communal cemetery, stands the Romanesque church (11th-12th century), listed as a Monument Historique in 1862. From its medieval past, the well-restored village has retained its calades and narrow streets. Today, its ramparts are home to the café-library, a place of culture and conviviality. A botanical trail of scents and peonies will convince you that it's a great place to live!