Montjoux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Le Poet-Laval at 8 km from Montjoux

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Visit Montjoux: highlights and tourist information

Montjoux 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 Montjoux in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Le Poet-Laval at 8 km and Aubres at 15 km.

Montjoux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Le Poet-Laval

Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction west-north-west)

The cobbled streets of ancient Le Poet-Laval are pedestrianized, which adds further to the...

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Aubres

at 15 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Nyons

at 16 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Grignan

at 17 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Puygiron

at 20 km (direction west)

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

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Crest

at 26 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Montelimar

at 28 km (direction west)

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

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Vaison-la-Romaine

at 29 km (direction south), in the Vaucluse department

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

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La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction north-west)

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

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Viviers

at 32 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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Seguret

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction south-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

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

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Dentelles de Montmirail

at 36 km (direction south), in the Vaucluse department

Although at quite low altitude the jagged peaks of the Dentelles-de-Montmirail are a lovely...

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Saint-Montan

at 38 km (direction west), in the Ardeche department

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

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Drome

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Reserve excursions near Montjoux

Map of places to visit near Montjoux

Markets in and near Montjoux

• Dieulefit: market Friday (4km)
• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (13km)
• Valreas: market Wednesday (15km)
• Nyons: market Thursday & Sunday (16km)
• Grignan: market Tuesday (17km)
• La Motte-Chalancon: market Monday (23km)
• Saillans: market Sunday (23km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (26km)
• Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (28km)
• Buis-les-Baronnies: market Wednesday (29km)

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Tourist attractions near Montjoux, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (39km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (46km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (30km)
• Seguret (33km)
• Aigueze (48km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Nyons (16km)
• Crest (26km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (20km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (29km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (31km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (32km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (30km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (32km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Dentelles de Montmirail (36km)
• Cirque d'Archiane (42km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (48km)
• Mont Aiguille (52km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vaison-la-Romaine (29km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (35km)

Geography and distances

Montjoux is in the south-east of France at 51 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Montjoux is 528 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Montjoux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Comps, Dieulefit, Orcinas, Provencal Drome, Roche-Saint-Secret-Beconne, Teyssieres and Vesc.

This page in French: Visiter Montjoux