Drôme: Hotels and accommodations

The Tour de Crest is France’s highest medieval keep.

You may want to book a hotel for your stay in Drôme.

Culture and history

Mirmande is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. Saint Sebastian and Saint Roch appear at the heritage sites of nearly 80 municipalities in Drôme. Château de Grignan has been a Musée de France since September 17, 2003, and offers visitors evidence of ways of life from various historical periods.

Trails and landscapes

The Vélodrôme is a 40-kilometre road cycling route from Livron to Saillans. In the Vercors, there are scenic roads such as Combe-Laval, Col de la Bataille and the Petits Goulets. The Forêt de Saoû is a 2,500-hectare basin stretching for 12 kilometres.

The Drôme hiking database filters routes by length, duration, difficulty and municipality. Drôme includes landscapes with viewpoints, natural valleys, gorges, waterfalls and forests. The visitor offering also includes themed routes focusing on lavender, olives and wine. Drôme offers walks around villages such as Buis-les-Baronnies and Montbrun-les-Bains, allowing visitors to discover lavender landscapes. Landscapes covered with lavender lie on the slopes around Grignan, Nyons and Dieulefit.

Water

The Drôme rises in the mountains of Haut-Diois and flows for 110.64 kilometres until it joins the Rhône. Canoeing and rafting are possible on the Drôme. The smaller rivers of Drôme are considered fishing spots. There are clear stretches of water along the Drôme where families can swim. In Valence, 17 kilometres of open canals are considered places for family walks and trout fishing.

Culinary specialties

Caillette de Chabeuil is designated as a specialty of Drôme. Clairette de Die is a sparkling wine produced in Drôme. Drôme has 19 AOC-AOP and 12 IGP designations. Lavender, thyme and rosemary are important products of Drôme made from aromatic plants.

Other destination pages for Drôme: Saint-Julien-En-Quint, Lus-La-Croix-Haute, Omblèze, La Chapelle-En-Vercors, Léoncel, Bouvante, Saint-Agnan, Plaisians, Pierrelongue, Mollans-Sur-Ouveze.

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