Provencal Drome tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Le Poet-Laval at 4 km from Provencal Drome

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Visit Provencal Drome: highlights and tourist information

Provencal Drome 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 Provencal Drome in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Le Poet-Laval at 4 km and Grignan at 17 km.

Provencal Drome, 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 4 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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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 17 km (direction west)

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

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Aubres

at 18 km (direction south-east)

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

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Nyons

at 19 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Crest

at 23 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 25 km (direction west)

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

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Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 27 km (direction north-west)

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

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La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Viviers

at 30 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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Vaison-la-Romaine

at 31 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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Seguret

Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction south), in the Vaucluse department

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

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Saint-Montan

at 36 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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Alba-la-Romaine

at 37 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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Map of places to visit near Provencal Drome

Markets in and near Provencal Drome

• Dieulefit: market Friday (0km)
• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (10km)
• Valreas: market Wednesday (17km)
• Grignan: market Tuesday (17km)
• Nyons: market Thursday & Sunday (19km)
• Saillans: market Sunday (22km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (23km)
• Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (25km)
• La Motte-Chalancon: market Monday (25km)
• Donzere: market Saturday (30km)

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Tourist attractions near Provencal Drome, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (42km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (47km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (27km)
• Seguret (35km)
• Aigueze (47km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (57km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Nyons (19km)
• Crest (23km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (53km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (18km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (29km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (31km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (31km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (29km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (30km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Dentelles de Montmirail (38km)
• Cirque d'Archiane (43km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (47km)
• Mont Aiguille (52km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (57km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vaison-la-Romaine (31km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (34km)

Geography and distances

Provencal Drome is in the south-east of France at 48 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Provencal Drome is 524 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Comps, Dieulefit, Eyzahut, Le Poet-Laval, Montjoux, Orcinas, Roche-Saint-Secret-Beconne and Truinas.

This page in French: Visiter Provencal Drome