Saou tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Crest at 10 km from Saou
Visit Saou: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsSaou is situated in the Drome department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Crest at 10 km and Le Poet-Laval at 13 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Saou, 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 Saou in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
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...
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...
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...
See Mirmande guide

Puygiron
at 20 km (direction west-south-west)The small castle and pretty gardens add further to the charm of...
See Puygiron guide

Montelimar
at 26 km (direction west-south-west)The town of Montelimar is famous worldwide for its nougat - be...
See Montelimar guide

Grignan
at 28 km (direction south-west)As well as the castle that dominates the hillside village of Grignan...
See Grignan guide

Aubres
at 31 km (direction south-south-east)The cobbled paths, vaulted passages and ancient arches entice you to further...
See Aubres guide

Nyons
at 32 km (direction south-south-east)The lively lower town and the narrow streets around the castle in...
See Nyons guide

Viviers
at 35 km (direction west-south-west), in the Ardeche departmentThe town of Viviers contains some interesting buildings and a nice view...
See Viviers guide

Valence
at 35 km (direction north-north-west)Although the famous local vineyards are the main attraction there is a...
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...
See La Garde-Adhemar guide

Privas
at 38 km (direction west-north-west), in the Ardeche departmentPrivas is not a major destination but a visit is leasant when...
See Privas guide

Alba-la-Romaine
at 38 km (direction west), in the Ardeche departmentLarger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very...
See Alba-la-Romaine guide

Saint-Montan
at 41 km (direction west-south-west), in the Ardeche departmentClimbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of...
See Saint-Montan guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Drome
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)
Hotels near Saou
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)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
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).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saou
Canton: Crest-Sud
Arrondissement: Die
Department: Drome
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 26400
Distance to Saou
from Valence (prefecture): 35 km
from Paris: 512 km
from Calais: 741 km
from Nice: 205 km
from Bordeaux: 446 km
from Strasbourg: 484 km
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