The origins of Saint-Pierre Church in Tulette date back to the 11th century; it was completely rebuilt in 1633. The church is open daily all year round.
The Tour Sarrazine also dates far back: it is older than the construction of Tulette’s town walls in the 14th century. The Priory of Tulette was built in the 13th century and belonged to Cluny Abbey via the Priory of Saint-Saturnin-du-Port. It preserves a historic staircase and a communal fountain.
The Musée de la Figurine Paul Cibert features a 21 m² diorama depicting the Battle of the Moskowa. It also presents a historical overview from prehistoric times to the present day and includes depictions of the fantastic.
The waterwheel complex in Tulette is the last of more than twenty waterwheels. It powered a metalworking workshop that manufactured press screws. Individual visits in Tulette are freely possible at any time.
Those planning a stay in Tulette may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Exploring the Area
Three municipal routes for walkers and hikers have been signposted in Tulette. The “Les hauts de Tulette, vers Saint Léger” route is 9 km long and passes through forests and vineyards. “Vers les rives d’Eygues” is 12.4 km long and marked in red. The hike “De silhouettes en silhouettes – Balade des Remparts à l’Hérein” leads through the history of the village and through the vineyards around Tulette.
Landscape
The Canal du Comte is part of an irrigation network that extends across three municipalities and has ecological and cultural-historical value.
Market and Wine
Tulette’s Monday market takes place every Monday morning on the Place du Cours. Depending on the season, it brings together 30 to 60 traders and producers.
The Cave coopérative Costebelle offers wine tastings and sells Côtes-du-Rhône wines. Visits to its wine cellars are possible by appointment. The Costebelle cooperative was founded in 1925.
Domaine Corinne Depeyre has 19 hectares of organically farmed vineyards. It offers wine tastings by appointment during the week and at weekends. By appointment, the offering also includes a visit to the cellar and the estate with wine tasting and organic, locally sourced catering.
Domaine des Césars is a 7-hectare vineyard. It welcomes visitors from 1 January to 31 December, Monday to Saturday, exclusively by appointment.
Domaine Les Asseyras offers free individual wine tastings. The winery has been run as a family business for four generations since the 19th century.
