Andancette combines historic buildings with experiences on the Rhône. Maison Baborier and Église Saint-André represent different periods of construction; the ViaRhôna runs through the town, while boat excursions take in the river. This makes it easy to distinguish between architectural history, activities along the riverbank and trips on the Rhône when planning your visit.
Historic traces in Andancette
The cobbled Rue de Rhône is lined with town houses, including Maison Baborier. The vaulted house dates from the 15th century and is considered the village’s first house. Its architectural style and traditional name give it a special place among Andancette’s historic buildings.
Église Saint-André dates from the 19th century. At the same time, it preserves a Gothic lintel from the 13th or 14th century, which came from the former church of the Priory of Saint-André. One stained-glass window is dated 1896/1945 and was restored in 2006. The priory chapel remained in use until construction of the present-day church was completed in 1835. The church and its history therefore reveal several clearly distinct periods.
Another historic connection is Maison Émile-Christophe, where Gambetta stayed. The former Les Marettes district is also part of the town’s history; it includes a former priory of Les Marettes. Andancette’s designated heritage sites also include the former Grande Vermicellerie du Rhône and the former Du Sert grain storage facility. These sites add former districts and industrial facilities to the town’s residential and religious buildings.
The Rhône on foot, by bike and by boat
Pont Marc-Seguin connects Andance on the right bank of the Rhône with Andancette on the left bank. Built in 1827, the bridge is considered France’s oldest still-operating wire-cable suspension bridge. Check current accessibility before visiting, as conditions may change.
The ViaRhôna runs through Andancette and can be used along the Rhône on foot, by bicycle or on roller skates. Check the route and permitted uses before your trip. This lets you tailor your plans to your preferred way of getting around without treating walking, cycling and skating routes as interchangeable.
Geocaching is another way to explore Andancette. A municipal bulletin from January 2025 introduced a free treasure hunt open to everyone, accessible with a smartphone or GPS device. Individual caches and app availability may change; check the details in advance.
La Compagnie des Canotiers offers trips on the Rhône between Andancette and La Voulte aboard the solar-electric catamaran Canotier. During the day, Boat-&-Bike trips are available: the operator transports bicycles so you can explore the Rhône and the ViaRhôna. In the evening, you can choose from wine tastings and dinner cruises on the Rhône. The trips have different focuses—bicycle transport on daytime trips, and wine or food on evening trips. Check sailing days and availability with the operator in advance.
Andancette is one of the Drôme’s river ports on the Rhône that offers stopovers for cruise ships. If you are planning a river cruise, check the planned stops and dates against the relevant operator’s schedule.
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