Tournon, France

Tournon is a commune in the Ardcche department in southern France. It is located on the right bank of the Rhone River, opposite Tain-l'Hermitage, which is located in the Drome departement. It is situated across the river from Tain l'Hermitage.

Tournon's main attraction is a 10th Century feudal castle which is built into a rock overlooking the town and the river. The castle has a section built in the Renaissance, that houses the town museum. Other sights include the Collegiate Church of Saint-Julien and the Lycee Gabriel-Faure, a school that was founded in 1536 by the Cardinal of Tournon and which claims to be the oldest lycee in France.

Things to see and do
* Château de Ventadour, ruined castle
* The Pont Grand (Great Bridge)
* Collegiate Church of Saint-Julien
* Lycee Gabriel-Faure

General Information

Cruise Season - March - Dec
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Language - French
Land Area - 21.01 km²
Population - 10,700 approx
Electricity - 2 round pins European style.
Time - UTC plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code - + 44

Port Location - The river port at Tournon is located on the Rhone river.

Travel Links - Tournon sur Rhone is a gateway to the Ardcche and the Doux Valley, which can be reached by road or via an excursion on the Vivarais Railroad.