Barnave is part of the Natura 2000 site “Zones humides et rivières de la haute vallée de la Drôme”.
Renting a holiday apartment in Barnave is one possible plan for a stay.
Nature
Barnave is considered a botanical village where plants from dry habitats are collected. Around ten beds featuring such plants adorn the main street and the surroundings of the town hall, church and temple. During a walk through Barnave, visitors can discover mahonias, well-adapted roses, the small Corsican spurge and ivy, which helps reinforce dry-stone walls. The plants found there require little watering and withstand cold winters as well as possible snowfall.
Hiking
The Chemin de la Clairette “Un balcon sur le Haut Diois” leads through vineyards in the heights above Barnave. The hike begins in the village of Barnave, on Serre hill in a small valley basin bordered to the north by the Plateau de Solaure; remains from the feudal period have been preserved on the plateau. This hike is listed as lasting 45 minutes, with an elevation difference of ±50 metres, and as suitable for people over 4 years old.
Wine
The sunny marl soils of Serre, which runs from east to west, are used by winegrowers who produce grapes for the Clairette de Die, Crémant de Die and Châtillon-en-Diois appellations.
History
In Barnave, inhabited sections of the medieval fortification wall have been preserved. The town gate retains the structure that supported a portcullis. The Temple de Barnave was an annex of the church in Poyols.
Culture
At Véronique Darcon Cazes’s mosaic workshop, participants can carry out a project of their choice while experimenting with techniques and materials; materials and equipment are included.
Other places: Sainte-Croix, Ferrassières, La Coucourde, Sainte-Jalle, Saou, Reilhanette, Montclar-Sur-Gervanne, Venterol.
