Clansayes

Clansayes is a commune with 526 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Drôme in the Rhône -Alpes; it belongs to the arrondissement of Nyons and the canton of Saint -Paul -Trois -Châteaux.

Demographics

Attractions

• The 20 meter high tower Templars (13th century) was part of a fortified monastery of the Knights Templar. Mid-19th century, he was crowned with a colossal statue of Mary.
• Romanesque church of Saint- Michel ( 12th century )
• Chapel of Our Lady of Toroni

Personalities

• Bertrand de Clansayes, Bishop of Saint -Paul -Trois -Châteaux 1251-1286
• Patrice Leconte ( born 1947 ), film director, lives largely in Clansayes