Le Poet-Laval tourism and travel guide

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Visit Le Poet-Laval: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The cobbled streets of ancient Le Poet-Laval are pedestrianized, which adds further to the appeal of this lovely village

Le Poet-Laval is situated in the Drome department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Le Poet-Laval in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Grignan at 15 km and Montelimar at 21 km.

Le Poet-Laval, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Puygiron

at 13 km (direction west)

The small castle and pretty gardens add further to the charm of the small...

See Puygiron guide

Grignan

at 15 km (direction south-west)

As well as the castle that dominates the hillside village of Grignan you will...

See Grignan guide

Montelimar

at 21 km (direction west)

The town of Montelimar is famous worldwide for its nougat - be sure to...

See Montelimar guide

Aubres

at 21 km (direction south-east)

The cobbled paths, vaulted passages and ancient arches entice you to further explore the...

See Aubres guide

Crest

at 22 km (direction south-east)

The castle keep and its views are the most unmissable highlight when you visit...

See Crest guide

Nyons

at 22 km (direction south-east)

The lively lower town and the narrow streets around the castle in the old...

See Nyons guide

Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction north-west)

The medieval vilage of Mirmande retains its original ramparts and it really is one...

See Mirmande guide

La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction west-south-west)

Lovely views, a medieval garden, a 12th century roman style church are just some...

See La Garde-Adhemar guide

Viviers

at 26 km (direction west), in the Ardeche department

The town of Viviers contains some interesting buildings and a nice view across the...

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Saint-Montan

at 32 km (direction west-south-west), in the Ardeche department

Climbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of the village...

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Alba-la-Romaine

at 33 km (direction west), in the Ardeche department

Larger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very picturesque historic...

See Alba-la-Romaine guide

Vaison-la-Romaine

at 33 km (direction south-south-east), in the Vaucluse department

You are spoiled for choice in Vaison-la-Romaine, with substantial Roman remains and also a...

See Vaison-la-Romaine guide

Seguret

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction south), in the Vaucluse department

Seguret is a very picturesque village east of Orange, now classified among the most...

See Seguret guide

Privas

at 39 km (direction west-north-west), in the Ardeche department

Privas is not a major destination but a visit is leasant when you are...

See Privas guide

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Reserve excursions near Le Poet-Laval

Map of places to visit near Le Poet-Laval

Markets in and near Le Poet-Laval

• Dieulefit: market Friday (4km)
• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (6km)
• Grignan: market Tuesday (15km)
• Valreas: market Wednesday (17km)
• Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (21km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (21km)
• Nyons: market Thursday & Sunday (22km)
• Saillans: market Sunday (23km)
• Donzere: market Saturday (26km)
• Le Teil: market Thursday (26km)

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Tourist attractions near Le Poet-Laval, France

What to do at Le Poet-Laval? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Le Poet-Laval.

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (45km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (47km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (23km)
• Seguret (37km)
• Aigueze (44km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (54km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (22km)
• Nyons (22km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (55km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (14km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (26km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (28km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (33km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (26km)
• Parc Jouvet (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (26km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Dentelles de Montmirail (40km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (44km)
• Cirque d'Archiane (45km)
• Gorges de l'Ardèche (47km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (47km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (54km)
• Mont Aiguille (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vaison-la-Romaine (33km)
• Valence (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (45km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (31km)

Geography and distances

Le Poet-Laval is in the south-east of France at 45 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Le Poet-Laval is 521 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Le Poet-Laval from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aleyrac, Dieulefit, Eyzahut, Felines-sur-Rimandoule, La Begude-de-Mazenc, Provencal Drome, Rochebaudin, Salettes, Souspierre and Truinas.

This page in French: Visiter Le Poet-Laval