The Tour Randonne was built around 1280 by the Baroness de Montauban. On a rock overlooking Nyons, this building with medieval architecture served as the castle's keep and military prison. The tower was bought by Abbot Francou and converted into a chapel.

Translated by

•

Matilde Maini

August 21, 2023

Hiking

The Tour Randonne was built around 1280 by the Baroness of Montauban. On a rock overlooking Nyons, this building of medieval architecture served as a keep and military prison for …

Translated by

•

Faucelle

September 7, 2022

Hiking

Visible from afar, this chapel with its pretty tower towers over the old town of Nyons. Through the portal shaded by linden trees one can catch a glimpse of the altar richly decorated with gold. Whether it is also possible to enter and marvel at the altar up close was not clear.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Chapel of Our Lady of Good Help of Nyons

4.5

(20)

hikers

1. Le Trou du Pontias à Nyons — loop in the Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales

4.54km

01:40

230m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(35)

127

hikers

2. Old Town of Nyons – Le Préau des Arts loop from Nyons

6.66km

02:16

260m

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.5

(28)

141

hikers

3. Old Town of Nyons – Beautifully flowering cacti loop from Nyons

4.58km

01:19

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 290 m

Weather

Monday 16 March

18°C

5°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Olive Tree Trail (Sentier des Oliviers)

Venterol Village Square and Raoul Taburin Film Location

La Coopérative de Nyons

Vue sur le Pont Roman de Nyons

Ville médiévale

Rundum-Blick Mont Ventoux/Crestet/Vaison

Medieval Alleyway in Buis-les-Baronnies

View of the Baronnies Provençales Valley

View of the Baronnies Provençales

Piegion et le hameau des géants

Marché provençale de Nyons

View From the Summit of La Garde Grosse

Chapel of Our Lady of Good Help of Nyons

1. Le Trou du Pontias à Nyons — loop in the Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales

2. Old Town of Nyons – Le Préau des Arts loop from Nyons

3. Old Town of Nyons – Beautifully flowering cacti loop from Nyons

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️