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Tallard: visit at the time of the knights

Tallard is a municipality located 12kms from Gap, south of the city. Rich in historical heritage, the heart of it is the witness of an omnipresent past. Little and big adventurers, discover the time of the knights!

The Castle of Tallard

The castle from the 14th - 16th century listed as a historic monument since 1969.

Its first stones were erected by the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem (order of Malta) 800 years ago. After having been the property of various seigniorial families, it is bought by the town hall of Tallard in 1957 to the descendants of the Clermont-Tonnerre family. Since then, it enjoys a progressive restoration. Guided tours, concerts, exhibitions, nocturnal lighting and medieval shows take place in a medieval setting.

An orientation table has been installed on the esplanade of the castle.

Discover the Garenne Park at the entrance of the castle, where the majestic trees are witnesses to the passing of time.

The medieval village of Tallard

Tallard is quoted for the first time in the texts of the seventh century. The old town was located on the hill above the village of Lettret, still called today "Old Town". It is in the tenth century that the inhabitants come to settle their village in the valley when the princes of Orange become owners of the lands of Tallard and protectors of tallardiens.

Surrounded by ramparts and moats until the seventeenth century, the city has a hospital held by religious, a central street where the majority of shops and many homes. Today, with the exception of the moat, traces of the past are still clearly visible in the historic center.

Come to discover this typical architecture as well as the classified buildings of the village center, such as the Saint Gregory church classified as a historical monument.

The Gardens "The Conquests"

In 1787, Tallardians conquered these lands on the alluvial deposits of La Durance to allow villagers to have gardens in case of famine.

In this emblematic sector of the town, these gardens respond to new gardening techniques - without fertilizers or pesticides - initiated by René Léautier, gardener and lecturer. A garden of 600m² was selected, prepared and cleaned to host the project. Discover these gardens, at the foot of the castle's cliff ...

Take advantage of our guided tours to discover the mysteries of old stones

Saint Gregoire's Church

Classified as a historical monument on May 30, 1931, the church is dedicated to Saint Gregory.
This church was built in 1640 (see the date above the entrance door outside) and 1644 (see the date on the keystone above the altar). The author of the plans is a Jesuit professor in Embrun, Reverend Father Léoutaud. The contractor was the Tallardian Michel Reyberet, "stonecutter, mason and architect".
When they wanted to give him the title of Saint Gregory, they realized that he was not canonized. The matter was undoubtedly on the right track in Rome because this wish was quickly accepted by Pope Innocent X.
The baptismal font, which seems to date from the 16th century, is embedded in the wall of the bell tower. Next to it, a banner representing St Gregory. It was offered by subscription by the women of Tallard in 1840.
The central nave is decorated with six paintings that depict the life of St. Gregory. Realized in 1743 by two Italian painters Amadeo Grassi and Silvestro Millesi, they will be restored in 1839 then in 1987. Small anachronism, the clothes of the holy bishop are of the XVIIth whereas this one living in the IVth century.

Source : Mairie de Tallard

Toutourisme: The guided tour of the castle, the village and the Garenne park is accessible with a dog on a leash (except for the interior of the Saint-Grégoire church).

The airfield of Tallard

With its alpine landscapes and Mediterranean sunshine, the result is unmatched: 330 days of flight a year, summer and winter!

From its earliest days, around 1937, the Tallard aerodrome has grown steadily, with about 60,000 aerial movements per year and 80,000 parachute jumps. The aerodrome is the first European platform for aerial recreation thanks to its exceptional aerology that allows all light air disciplines to mix with air, helicopter, parachuting, microlight, glider, hot air balloon, paramotor, paragliding ...

Recognized unanimously by all the pilots and champions and only a few swings of the Mediterranean, Gap-Tallard is a place of unique flight in the world.

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Become the Masters of Time in Tallard: Try Out the Human Sundial!

Tallard Sundial — Sundial on the banks of the Durance River

Looking for a free, unique, and fun activity in Tallard? Come enjoy a one-of-a-kind scientific and artistic experience where your own body becomes the gnomon of a sundial (a human gnomon sundial)!

Designed by the “Guardians of Time” students at Marie-Marvingt Middle School as part of the SunTime project, these two sundials brilliantly combine astronomy, mathematics, technology, and the visual arts.

Where can you find the two sundials in Tallard?

Access is free all year round at two iconic locations in the town:

At the Théâtre de verdure: located along the banks of the Durance River, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing break by the water.
At the playground at the Tallard airfield: perfect for a fun family outing with the kids.

Instructions: How to tell time using your shadow?

No need for a watch to know the exact time! Follow these 4 simple steps to decipher the sun’s language:

1. Stand in the center

Stand on the star located in the center of the dial.

2. Identify the color of your shadow

Look at the shape (airplane, parachute, etc.) touched by the tip of your shadow.

(Note: If your shadow touches two shapes of different colors at the same time, refer to the white marker.)

3. Find today’s date on the analemma

In the center, on the figure shaped like an 8 (the ellipse corresponding to the color noted in step 2), find today’s date:

Circle = 1st day of the month
Triangle = 15th day of the month

(For other days, simply estimate your position between these two markers).

4. Read the exact time

Position today’s date marker exactly between your ankles (feet together). Stand up straight facing your shadow:

BLUE numbers = Standard time
RED numbers = Daylight saving time

** On-site tip:** An explanatory sign is available in front of the dials. You can also scan the SunTime project’s QR code to view this guide directly on your smartphone

Labels of Tallard

[Translate to English:] Monument historique

[Translate to English:] Villes et villages fleuris 2 fleurs