Tain-l'Hermitage · Drôme · Rhône Valley
La Batellerie, a Tain house at the foot of the vines, with Rhône views
Ideal for a stay with family, with friends or as a couple.
The spirit
Where the Drôme looks across at the Ardèche
The house stands on Quai de la Bâtie, where the Rhône boatmen once moored. Opposite, Tournon-sur-Rhône and its castle. Behind, the Hermitage hill and its vines.
Renovated from top to bottom, it is a simple, comfortable holiday home with a large terrace in the shade of the plane trees. Drinks facing the river, dinner watching the barges go by.
Everything is on foot: the station, the Marc Seguin footbridge to Tournon, the Hermitage wine houses, Valrhona's Cité du Chocolat, the market, the ViaRhôna along the quay.
The house
Three floors, two bedrooms, a terrace on the river
Living room and kitchen
A large sofa, two armchairs, a table for seven, a fully equipped kitchen. French doors open onto the terrace.
The first-floor bedroom
King-size 180 × 200 bed, en-suite bathroom, large window over the marina.
The second-floor bedroom
Queen-size 160 × 200 bed and bunk beds for the children, sitting corner, bathroom, view of Tournon castle.
The terroir
At the foot of the Hermitage hill
One of the oldest and most celebrated appellations of the Rhône Valley begins three hundred metres from the house.
The Hermitage vineyard
From the terrace
Everything on foot, or nearly
50 m: the marina and the Rhône quays, where the ViaRhôna cycle route passes.
500 m: Tain-l'Hermitage–Tournon station, six minutes on foot. Valence in a quarter of an hour, Lyon in an hour by regional train.
5 minutes: the Marc Seguin footbridge, the Chapoutier, Jaboulet and Ferraton cellars, the market on Place du Taurobole.
10 minutes: Valrhona's Cité du Chocolat and the path up to the Hermitage chapel.
5 minutes by car: A7 exit 13. 20 minutes: Valence TGV station.
Discover
Things to do in and around Tain-l'Hermitage
The Hermitage vineyard
Climb to the chapel between the vine stakes, understand Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph.
Cellars and tastings
Tain's wine houses and the estates around, on foot or by bike.
The ViaRhôna by bike
The cycle route passes the front door. A stage to Valence, or north.
The Cité du Chocolat
Valrhona's discovery tour, ten minutes' walk away.
Tournon-sur-Rhône
The castle, the Train de l'Ardèche, the footbridge: the Ardèche starts on the other side of the bridge.
48 hours between Drôme and Ardèche
Our weekend itinerary, season by season.
What our guests say
4.8/ 5
103 reviews on Airbnb and Booking · Airbnb Superhost · Guest favourite
Everything was perfect! The apartment is beautifully decorated over 3 floors, with 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a practical kitchen. The terrace with its view, the location and the quiet are a real plus.
Gaël, Switzerland · Booking.com
Very well located on the banks of the Rhône with a lovely view. A quiet spot, a stone's throw from the centre, restaurants and shops. A well laid-out house on several floors with everything you need.
Michel, Spain · Booking.com
The apartment is warm and very clean, and the terrace on the Rhône has a magnificent view.
Rose, Canada · Booking.com
Reviews translated from French.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can the house sleep?
La Batellerie sleeps up to 7: a king-size 180 × 200 bed on the first floor, a queen-size 160 × 200 bed and bunk beds on the second floor, plus an extra bed. Each floor has its own bathroom.
Does the house really have a view of the Rhône?
Yes. The house is in the front row on Quai de la Bâtie. The terrace, the living room and the first-floor bedroom look directly onto the river, the marina and, opposite, Tournon-sur-Rhône.
Can we come without a car?
Yes. Tain-l'Hermitage–Tournon station is 500 m away, six minutes on foot, on the Lyon–Valence–Avignon regional line. Valence TGV is 20 minutes away. Shops, cellars, restaurants and the Cité du Chocolat are all within walking distance.
Where can we park?
Parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the house, on the quay and in the adjacent streets. We point out the best options when you book.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 4 pm, check-out by 10 am. Access instructions are sent before your stay.
Is the house suitable for families?
Yes. The second-floor bedroom has bunk beds and a sitting corner, the kitchen is fully equipped, and the terrace is enclosed by a low wall. The quays and the ViaRhôna are fifty metres away.
Why book here rather than on Airbnb or Booking?
The calendar is the same everywhere, but by booking here you deal directly with the owners, with no intermediary. Card payment is secure and confirmation is immediate.