Cléon-D'andran combines a village centre that grew in circular form with distinctive details from its architectural and local history. A spiral walking route takes you on foot through the historic layout. There is also a weekly market by the centrally located fountain, an annual village festival and a number of offerings for which you should plan a specific date or make a reservation.

The village layout and church as a guiding thread

The village developed in concentric circles around the Eglise Saint-Sauveur; the oldest houses are in the centre. The church was built at the very end of the 11th century. If you would like to explore the village on foot, you can follow the spiral walking route. This lets you trace the village layout step by step, with the church as its historic centrepiece.

The Eglise Saint-Sauveur contains two reused bas-reliefs in the first pillar on the north side of the nave. Their precise location makes them a specific feature of the church building: the local history includes not only the church's age but also individual architectural elements.

The village’s development also reflects its former fortifications. At the beginning of the 19th century, the outer ring of fortifications was still in place; later, it became a ring-shaped boulevard. This change connects the former layout with the village’s present circular form, while recognising that these are distinct periods in its history.

Historic monuments and local history

The Château de Genas is a privately owned 17th-century estate and is protected as a historic monument. The protection covers not only the estate, but also the surrounding wall, the gate and the garden. This distinction is of interest when considering the village: the protected ensemble includes several parts of the property, not just the château.

Another local landmark is the Fontaine des éléphants. It was created from casts of the “Contes des mille et une nuits” float at the Corso in May 1966. Its origins link the fountain to a specific event and a named parade float. Alongside the older history of the church and fortifications, it represents a more recent layer of the village’s collective memory.

Market and village festival

The Tuesday market takes place in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Fontaine des éléphants. Products on offer include fruit and vegetables, poultry, eggs, local cheeses and fish. The selection may vary depending on the season and the vendors. The fountain is therefore both a historic landmark and the location of the weekly market; if you plan to visit, it is worth setting aside Tuesday morning.

The village festival takes place every year over the Whitsun weekend and includes, among other things, a large flea market on Sunday. The exact programme may change. If you are planning to travel for the festival, check the latest dates and programme before your trip. The weekly market and the festival take place at different times: the market returns every Tuesday, while the festival is held over the Whitsun weekend.

Activities and a look at how products are made

Le Mamaïa is a space for movement and wellbeing in Cléon-D'andran, open to everyone. Its 2026/27 season programme includes dance classes for children, teenagers and adults.

Croc Déli Drôme offers guided tours by prior reservation. The shop provides a view into the baking area and production workshops. If you are interested in how things are made, you can gain two different perspectives here: a guided tour, which requires a reservation, and a glimpse through the shop.

Markus operates a facility in Cléon-D'andran producing beer and lemonade, with direct sales. If you are planning a visit, check in advance whether visitors can access the facility. This keeps direct sales as a specific offering distinct from the question of the conditions under which the facility can be visited.

Coordinate dates with your accommodation choice

The timing requirements for planning a stay vary considerably: the market is held on Tuesday mornings, the village festival takes place over the Whitsun weekend, and the guided tour at Croc Déli Drôme requires prior reservation. If you are looking for accommodation in Cléon-D'andran, you can match these dates to your travel plans. The historic village layout and architectural history offer a different focus from the market, festival and tour, which are tied to specific times.

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