Saou tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saou: highlights and tourist information

Saou 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 Saou in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Crest at 10 km and Le Poet-Laval at 13 km.

Saou, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Crest

at 10 km (direction north-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 13 km (direction south-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 19 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Mirmande guide

Puygiron

at 20 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Puygiron guide

Montelimar

at 26 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Montelimar guide

Grignan

at 28 km (direction south-west)

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

See Grignan guide

Aubres

at 31 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Aubres guide

Nyons

at 32 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Nyons guide

Viviers

at 35 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

Valence

at 35 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Valence guide

La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction south-west)

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

See La Garde-Adhemar guide

Privas

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

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

See Privas guide

Alba-la-Romaine

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

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

See Alba-la-Romaine guide

Saint-Montan

at 41 km (direction west-south-west), in the Ardeche department

Climbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of the village...

See Saint-Montan guide

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

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Reserve excursions near Saou

Map of places to visit near Saou

Markets in and near Saou

• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (10km)
• Saillans: market Sunday (12km)
• Dieulefit: market Friday (13km)
• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (15km)
• Livron-sur-Drome: market Tuesday (22km)
• Loriol-sur-Drome: market Friday (23km)
• Etoile-sur-Rhone: market Wednesday (25km)
• Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (26km)
• Die: market Wednesday & Saturday (27km)
• Grignan: market Tuesday (28km)

More information about Saou, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Saou, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (19km)
• Aigueze (55km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (10km)
• Nyons (32km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (24km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (25km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (37km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (40km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc Jouvet (35km)
• Jardin des herbes (37km)
• Jardin japonais (43km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (35km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cirque d'Archiane (37km)
• Mont Aiguille (45km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (54km)

Towns of Art and history

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

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (33km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (43km)

Geography and distances

Saou is in the south-east of France at 35 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Saou is 512 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Francillon-sur-Roubion, La Repara-Auriples, Le Poet-Celard, Mornans, Pont-de-Barret and Soyans.

This page in French: Visiter Saou