The
Drôme provençale is situated North of
Vaucluse and the Enclave of the Popes. The two plains of Tricastin
and Montélimar follow each other and are only separated
by the straight of Donzère and the Mont “Désert”:
The first plain cut by the
Lez will lead you from Pierrelatte to Nyons passing the Garde
Adhémar and Grignan with the castle where the daughter
of Madame de Sévigné lived.
On the second plain, cut by the Jabron and the Roubion, you
will discover the valley of Dieulefit known for the beauty
of the surrounding mountains and the forest of Saou.
You may discover Ardeche with its famous
canyons where the adventurous will feel obliged to go downriver
canoeing.
The Vercors, the Mont Ventoux, the lace of
Monmirails, Nyons and its surroundings are all within one
hour by car.
The Abbey of Aiguebelle,
founded in 1137, is an absolute must.
The wine experts won’t miss the occasion to visit the
wine university in Suze la Rousse and the wine tasting in
the numerous wine cellars of Tricastin and Côtes
de Rhône wines.
Finally you will discover the typical Drôme Provençal
village of Allan, originally built during the Roman Empire
(Allondunum) actually undergoing restoration.
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