Vesc tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Le Poet-Laval at 11 km from Vesc

Visit Vesc: highlights and tourist information

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Le Poet-Laval at 11 km and Aubres at 16 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Vesc, 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 Vesc in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

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

Le Poet-Laval

Most Beautiful Village at 11 km (direction west)

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

See Le Poet-Laval guide

Aubres

at 16 km (direction south)

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

See Aubres guide

Nyons

at 18 km (direction south)

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

See Nyons guide

Grignan

at 22 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Grignan guide

Puygiron

at 24 km (direction west)

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

See Puygiron guide

Crest

at 25 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Crest guide

Vaison-la-Romaine

at 32 km (direction south-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

You are spoiled for choice in Vaison-la-Romaine, with substantial Roman remains and...

See Vaison-la-Romaine guide

Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 32 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Mirmande guide

Montelimar

at 32 km (direction west)

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

See Montelimar guide

La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See La Garde-Adhemar guide

Seguret

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction south-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

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

See Seguret guide

Viviers

at 37 km (direction west), in the Ardeche department

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

See Viviers guide

Dentelles de Montmirail

at 39 km (direction south-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

Although at quite low altitude the jagged peaks of the Dentelles-de-Montmirail are...

See Dentelles de Montmirail guide

Saint-Montan

at 43 km (direction west), in the Ardeche department

Climbing 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 Vesc

Markets in and near Vesc

• Dieulefit: market Friday (7km)
• La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (17km)
• Nyons: market Thursday & Sunday (18km)
• La Motte-Chalancon: market Monday (19km)
• Saillans: market Sunday (20km)
• Valreas: market Wednesday (20km)
• Grignan: market Tuesday (22km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (25km)
• Luc-en-Diois: market Friday (26km)
• Buis-les-Baronnies: market Wednesday (29km)

Hotels near Vesc

More information about Vesc, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Vesc, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (40km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (51km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (32km)
• Seguret (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Nyons (18km)
• Crest (25km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (24km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (32km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (35km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (36km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (35km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cirque d'Archiane (37km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (39km)
• Mont Aiguille (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vaison-la-Romaine (32km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (40km)

Geography and distances

Vesc is in the south-east of France at 50 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Vesc is 527 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bouvieres, Chaudebonne, Comps, Crupies, Montjoux and Orcinas.

This page in French: Visiter Vesc