Saillans tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saillans: highlights and tourist information

Saillans 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 Saillans in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Crest at 14 km and Le Poet-Laval at 23 km.

Saillans, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Crest

at 14 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Crest guide

Le Poet-Laval

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

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

See Le Poet-Laval guide

Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction west)

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

See Mirmande guide

Puygiron

at 33 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Puygiron guide

Valence

at 36 km (direction north-west)

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

See Valence guide

Aubres

at 36 km (direction south)

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

See Aubres guide

Nyons

at 38 km (direction south)

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

See Nyons guide

Grignan

at 38 km (direction south-west)

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

See Grignan guide

Montelimar

at 39 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Montelimar guide

Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère

Church at 40 km (direction north-north-west)

The collegiale church in Romans-sur-Isere is a 12th-13th century church with medieval artworks...

See Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère guide

Romans-sur-Isere

at 40 km (direction north-north-west)

The Collegiale church of Saint-Bernard is the highlight of a visit to the large...

See Romans-sur-Isere guide

Pont-en-Royans

at 42 km (direction north-north-east), in the Isere department

The centre of Pont-en-Royans, with medieval houses along the cliffs above the river gorge,...

See Pont-en-Royans guide

Mens

at 46 km (direction east-north-east), in the Isere department

The small town of Mens is quite isolated but certainly worth exploring if you...

See Mens guide

Viviers

at 47 km (direction west-south-west), in the Ardeche department

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

See Viviers guide

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Map of places to visit near Saillans

Markets in and near Saillans

Market days in Saillans: weekly market: Sunday;

• Saillans: market Sunday (0km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (14km)
• Die: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Dieulefit: market Friday (22km)
• Luc-en-Diois: market Friday (22km)
• Chabeuil: market Tuesday (27km)
• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (27km)
• La Motte-Chalancon: market Monday (28km)
• Etoile-sur-Rhone: market Wednesday (28km)
• Livron-sur-Drome: market Tuesday (29km)

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Tourist attractions near Saillans, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (29km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (14km)
• Nyons (38km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (31km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (35km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (36km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (49km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc Jouvet (36km)
• Jardin japonais (42km)
• Jardin des herbes (49km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (47km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cirque d'Archiane (25km)
• Mont Aiguille (32km)
• Cascade du Moulin-Marquis (44km)
• Gorges de la Bourne (44km)
• Grottes de Choranche (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Valence (36km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (30km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (54km)

Geography and distances

Saillans is in the south-east of France at 36 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Saillans is 511 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aubenasson, Chastel-Arnaud, Espenel, Montclar-sur-Gervanne, Pontaix, Saint-Benoit-en-Diois, Saint-Sauveur-en-Diois, Vercheny and Veronne.

This page in French: Visiter Saillans