Located between Crest and Die, at the foot of Vercors, Pontaix is a charming Drôme village nestling at the heart of the mountains. The River Drôme which runs through it, with houses on either side, provides a cool haven during the summer period. A Protestant stronghold of the Diois area during the Wars of Religion, its fortifications were destroyed in the late 16th century. It was also in this period that the castle's chapel, whose frescoes from the 13th and 14th centuries can still be seen, became a Reformist temple.
At the top of the town, the ruins of the old castle fort and its 13th-century pentagonal keep dominate the landscape majestically. From the village, a scenic path leads to the ridge, where an unobstructed view of the Drôme Valley awaits you!
Don't forget to go and admire the Aiguebelle falls, which are also in the hills of Pontaix. To get there, take the Calade de la Cascade, a tiny hidden side street that will take you to the path...
