Mornans tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Le Poet-Laval at 13 km from Mornans

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Visit Mornans: highlights and tourist information

Mornans 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 Mornans in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Le Poet-Laval at 13 km and Crest at 15 km.

Mornans, 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 13 km (direction south-west)

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

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Crest

at 15 km (direction north-west)

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

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Puygiron

at 23 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 25 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Aubres

at 27 km (direction south)

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

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Grignan

at 28 km (direction south-west)

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

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Nyons

at 29 km (direction south)

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

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Montelimar

at 30 km (direction west)

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

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Viviers

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

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

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La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 39 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Valence

at 39 km (direction north-west)

Although the famous local vineyards are the main attraction there is a great deal...

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Alba-la-Romaine

at 42 km (direction west), in the Ardeche department

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

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Vaison-la-Romaine

at 42 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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Privas

at 43 km (direction west-north-west), in the Ardeche department

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

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Reserve excursions near Mornans

Map of places to visit near Mornans

Markets in and near Mornans

• Saillans: market Sunday (10km)
• Dieulefit: market Friday (12km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (15km)
• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (17km)
• Die: market Wednesday & Saturday (25km)
• La Motte-Chalancon: market Monday (25km)
• Luc-en-Diois: market Friday (26km)
• Grignan: market Tuesday (28km)
• Livron-sur-Drome: market Tuesday (28km)
• Loriol-sur-Drome: market Friday (28km)

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Tourist attractions near Mornans, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (25km)
• Aigueze (57km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (15km)
• Nyons (29km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (42km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (27km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (39km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (39km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (41km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (42km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (39km)
• Parc Jouvet (39km)
• Jardin japonais (47km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (38km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cirque d'Archiane (33km)
• Mont Aiguille (42km)

Towns of Art and history

• Valence (39km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (42km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (36km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (44km)

Geography and distances

Mornans is in the south-east of France at 39 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Mornans is 516 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bourdeaux, Felines-sur-Rimandoule, Francillon-sur-Roubion, Le Poet-Celard, Les Tonils, Saou and Truinas.

This page in French: Visiter Mornans