With a medieval past represented in particular by its narrow side streets and old houses, it is one of the region's many picturesque villages. Lovers of old buildings are sure to want to stay a while at the 13th-century church, which has a Gothic choir and a Romanesque belfry.
The aqueduct over the Bourne Canal is another one of the main attractions in Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans. Built at the end of the 19th century, it is made up of 17 arches and stands 35 metres tall and metres long. Take the panoramic external lift and access a walkway just above the water. From there, you will have a magnificent view of the town and Vercors! Boasting surprising reliefs in red and black, it has some preserved remains that provide a chance to learn more about Cro-Magnon man.
Children and adults can discover the diverse landscapes of the Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans region on a paddle steamer cruise. Strategic stake since the twelfth century between lords of the region, the locality again pays a heavy tribute during the wars of Religion.
Its picturesque character and its natural environment contribute to its charm and its attraction for lovers of green tourism. A visit of Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans can begin with a walk in the narrow streets of the village which forms like an amphitheater of the banks of the Bourne until the vestiges of the defensive tower Delphinale XIIth century , which was dismantled at the end of the wars of Religion.
With its medieval buildings, the route will include the church of Saint-Nazaire, dating from the 13th century, which has the particularity of being Gothic while still preserving a Roman belfry.
