Vienne and the Roussillon area
Vienne and the Roussillon area
The river Rhône flows through the heart of this area, from the Roussillon hills to the town of Vienne.
This region is steeped in history, with numerous remains dating back to medieval and Gallo-Roman times, such as the ancient theatre in Vienne.
Each summer for the last 20 years it has been the venue for the prestigious Vienne Jazz Festival.
Vienne
Beginning over 2000 years ago, the Roman era and the Middle Ages have both left their mark on Vienne, located between the river Rhône and the surrounding hills.
The town's numerous monuments from these periods can still be admired today.
> www.vienne-tourisme.com
Roussillon
South of Vienne, between Valence and Lyons, find out more about the Roussillon area by visiting the "Maison du Pays", a fascinating showcase of local heritage.
> www.ot-pays-roussillonnais.fr
Worth seeing
Temple of Augustus and Livia
The temple of Augustus and Livia was built under the reign of Emperor Augustus and was used for imperial worship in the Gallo-Roman town.
Château de Septème
Its name refers to the seventh milestone on the Roman road that used to link Vienne to Bourgoin.
This former fortified town strikes an impressive pose with its 13th-century ramparts, old fort and chateau.
Tel. 04 74 58 26 05
Ancien theatre
The ancient Roman theatre, built at the foot of Mont Pipet, is one of the largest in Gaul.
For the last 20 years it has been used every summer for the Vienne Jazz Festival.
