Sainte-Croix tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Crest at 21 km from Sainte-Croix

Visit Sainte-Croix: highlights and tourist information

Sainte-Croix is situated in the Drome department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Crest at 21 km and Pont-en-Royans at 33 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Sainte-Croix, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Sainte-Croix in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

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

Crest

at 21 km (direction west)

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

See Crest guide

Pont-en-Royans

at 33 km (direction west), in the Isere department

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

See Pont-en-Royans guide

Le Poet-Laval

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction south-west)

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

See Le Poet-Laval guide

Romans-sur-Isere

at 36 km (direction north-west)

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

See Romans-sur-Isere guide

Valence

at 36 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Valence guide

Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction west)

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

See Mirmande guide

Mens

at 37 km (direction east), in the Isere department

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

See Mens guide

Puygiron

at 43 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Puygiron guide

Aubres

at 44 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Aubres guide

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 46 km (direction south-south-west), in the Isere department

The village of St Antoine l'Abbaye, best known for its abbey complex,...

See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Nyons

at 47 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Nyons guide

Montelimar

at 48 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Montelimar guide

Tain-l'Hermitage

at 48 km (direction north-west)

A town for gourmands, Tain-l'Hermitage is visited for its excellent local chocolates...

See Tain-l'Hermitage guide

Tournon-sur-Rhone

at 49 km (direction west-north-west), in the Ardeche department

In Tournon-sur-Rhone there are several interesting monuments to explore and also the...

See Tournon-sur-Rhone guide

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

Map of places to visit near Sainte-Croix

Markets in and near Sainte-Croix

• Die: market Wednesday & Saturday (7km)
• Saillans: market Sunday (10km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (21km)
• Luc-en-Diois: market Friday (22km)
• La Chapelle-en-Vercors: market Saturday - seasonal market only (24km)
• Chabeuil: market Tuesday (26km)
• Etoile-sur-Rhone: market Wednesday (31km)
• Dieulefit: market Friday (32km)
• La Motte-Chalancon: market Monday (32km)
• Portes-les-Valence: market Thursday (34km)

Hotels near Sainte-Croix

More information about Sainte-Croix, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Sainte-Croix, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (21km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (21km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (36km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (43km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (59km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc Jouvet (36km)
• Jardin japonais (40km)
• Parc du château de Vizille (51km)
• Jardin des herbes (59km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cirque d'Archiane (18km)
• Mont Aiguille (23km)
• Cascade du Moulin-Marquis (34km)
• Gorges de la Bourne (34km)
• Grottes de Choranche (35km)
• Ruines de Séchilienne (53km)

Towns of Art and history

• Valence (36km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (28km)

Geography and distances

Sainte-Croix is in the south-east of France at 36 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Sainte-Croix is 506 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Sainte-Croix from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Barsac, Marignac-en-Diois, Ponet-et-Saint-Auban, Pontaix, Saint-Andeol, Vacheres-en-Quint and Veronne.

This page in French: Visiter Sainte-Croix