At Pas des Ondes, two artificial bodies of water are set aside for different activities: the smaller one is for swimming, while the larger one is for fishing. There is also a walking trail featuring land art and the historic village centre of Cornillon-Sur-L'oule. These different themes offer you a range of starting points for planning your visit—from spending time by the water to exploring the village’s history.

Water and Nature at Pas des Ondes

The two bodies of water have clearly distinct uses: the smaller one is for swimming, while the larger one is for fishing. If you come to fish, you’ll find two fishing piers there. One of them is accessible to people with reduced mobility. This specific detail applies to one of the piers.

There is also a noteworthy fact about nature at Pas des Ondes: 33 species of dragonflies and damselflies have been recorded there over a period of 30 years. This offers a perspective on the bodies of water that is distinct from swimming and fishing. In July and August, parking and access to the bodies of water are subject to a fee. Take this seasonal rule into account when planning your visit, and check it again before travelling.

Land Art and Village History

The Sentier d’art du Pas des Ondes offers a cultural highlight. The walking trail is free and open to everyone; contemporary land art installations along the route are connected to the landscapes, culture and local stories. If you’re interested in this blend of art and place, you can make the trail a dedicated part of your itinerary.

In the old village, Place des Corneilles is the central square. A large washhouse, built in 1935, stands alongside it. A passageway on the southeast side of Place des Corneilles leads into the Bollènes neighbourhood. From the village, the neighbourhood offers views across the valley. The square, washhouse and Bollènes each provide a tangible connection to the area’s history.

Église Saint-Michel is a parish church dating from the late 12th century and was associated with the former Benedictine priory of Saint-May. Its Romanesque nave is divided into three bays and has a barrel vault. The bell-gable has two bells, dating from 1624 and 1892. The church also houses a 17th-century painting depicting Saint Michael defeating the dragon. This building brings together ecclesiastical history, Romanesque architecture and a later subject in art.

Medieval Traces and Route Planning

Château de Cornillon-sur-l'Oule was probably built as a hilltop castle between 1242 and 1268. Its roughly triangular ground plan, two semicircular towers and one square tower are among the site’s distinctive features. The regional feudal context includes the “claverie de l'Oule”: the name given to a group of fiefdoms in the Oule Valley that controlled the counts of Provence’s domain between the 13th and 15th centuries. The Château is one of the landmarks associated with this rule.

If you’d like to include a longer route in your plans, a route overview published in 2025 lists Le Tour du Brachet as an 18 km route in Cornillon-sur-l'Oule. Route details and availability may change, so check the latest information before planning.

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For the regional travel overview: Drôme.