Portes-en-Valdaine tourism and travel guide

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Visit Portes-en-Valdaine: highlights and tourist information

Portes-en-Valdaine 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 Portes-en-Valdaine in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Puygiron at 5 km and Le Poet-Laval at 8 km.

Portes-en-Valdaine, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Puygiron

at 5 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Le Poet-Laval

Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction east)

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

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Grignan

at 12 km (direction south)

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

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Montelimar

at 13 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Viviers

at 18 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 19 km (direction 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 20 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Crest

at 24 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Saint-Montan

at 25 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 25 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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Nyons

at 26 km (direction south-east)

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

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Aubres

at 27 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Privas

at 34 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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Vaison-la-Romaine

at 35 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...

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

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Reserve excursions near Portes-en-Valdaine

Map of places to visit near Portes-en-Valdaine

Markets in and near Portes-en-Valdaine

• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (3km)
• Grignan: market Tuesday (12km)
• Dieulefit: market Friday (12km)
• Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (13km)
• Valreas: market Wednesday (17km)
• Le Teil: market Thursday (18km)
• Donzere: market Saturday (19km)
• Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux: market Tuesday (23km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (24km)
• Pierrelatte: market Friday (24km)

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Tourist attractions near Portes-en-Valdaine, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges de l'Ardeche (44km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (46km)
• Mont Ventoux (49km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (44km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (20km)
• Seguret (37km)
• Aigueze (38km)
• Vogue (39km)
• Balazuc (43km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (48km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (24km)
• Nyons (26km)
• Vals-les-Bains (46km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (60km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (7km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (19km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (19km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (23km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (35km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (19km)
• Parc Jouvet (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (18km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (37km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (40km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (41km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vaison-la-Romaine (35km)
• Valence (45km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (25km)

Geography and distances

Portes-en-Valdaine is in the south-east of France at 45 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Portes-en-Valdaine is 519 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Portes-en-Valdaine from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aleyrac, La Batie-Rolland, La Begude-de-Mazenc, La Touche, Montjoyer, Puygiron, Rochefort-en-Valdaine, Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion, Salettes and Souspierre.

This page in French: Visiter Portes-en-Valdaine