What can be seen at the Palais Delphinal in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse?

The palace forms an ensemble with the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, including its cloister, well and statue of Saint Donat defeating the dragon.

When was the Palais Delphinal listed as a historic monument?

It was listed by decree of 9 April 1946.

Why is the town called Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse?

The town, formerly named Jovinzieu, took the name of the saint whose relics were brought there in the 8th century.

Is the Palais Delphinal linked to a cultural event?

The site hosts the international Johann Sebastian Bach festival, connected to the church's organ.

Palais Delphinal (ancien)

Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

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Where: Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

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Palais Delphinal (ancien) stands in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (Drôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse, in the hills of the Drôme region, the former Palais Delphinal stands next to the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, part of an ensemble dating back to the early Middle Ages. The site is tied to the legend of Saint Donat, whose relics were brought here after a bishop of Grenoble fled Saracen invasions. The building, listed as a historic monument, reflects the long history of this town, which took its name from the saint.

Written from Collégiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul et Palais Delphinal de Saint-Donat

What to know

The palace is visited together with the adjoining collegiate church.
As no opening hours or prices are given in our data, visitors should check locally before coming.
The site hosts the international Johann Sebastian Bach festival, which may affect visitor numbers at certain times.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1946.

Where this château is

Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse · Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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26260 Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00117049
Period of construction: 12th century, 17th century

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What can be seen at the Palais Delphinal in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse?: The palace forms an ensemble with the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, including its cloister, well and statue of Saint Donat defeating the dragon.
When was the Palais Delphinal listed as a historic monument?: It was listed by decree of 9 April 1946.
Why is the town called Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse?: The town, formerly named Jovinzieu, took the name of the saint whose relics were brought there in the 8th century.
Is the Palais Delphinal linked to a cultural event?: The site hosts the international Johann Sebastian Bach festival, connected to the church's organ.