Drome places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Drome department of Rhone-Alpes. See also our Drome travel guide
Aubres
The cobbled paths, vaulted passages and ancient arches entice you to further explore the small village of Aubres See Aubres guide
Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère
The collegiale church in Romans-sur-Isere is a 12th-13th century church with medieval artworks See Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère guide
Crest
The castle keep and its views are the most unmissable highlight when you visit Crest See Crest guide
Grignan
As well as the castle that dominates the hillside village of Grignan you will also discover various other places of interest See Grignan guide
La Garde-Adhemar
Lovely views, a medieval garden, a 12th century roman style church are just some of the highlights in La Garde-Adhemar See La Garde-Adhemar guide
Le Poet-Laval
The cobbled streets of ancient Le Poet-Laval are pedestrianized, which adds further to the appeal of this lovely village See Le Poet-Laval guide
Mirmande
The medieval vilage of Mirmande retains its original ramparts and it really is one of the 'most beautiful villages in France' See Mirmande guide
Montbrun-les-Bains
The medieval centre of Montbrun-les-Bains, listed as a 'most beautiful village in France', is fascinating to explore See Montbrun-les-Bains guide
Montelimar
The town of Montelimar is famous worldwide for its nougat - be sure to sample some! See Montelimar guide
Nyons
The lively lower town and the narrow streets around the castle in the old town combine to make Noyons a pleasure to visit See Nyons guide
Palais Ideal
One of the most unusual monuments in France, the Palais-Idéal is a fantastic creation that incorporates many different styles See Palais Ideal guide
Puygiron
The small castle and pretty gardens add further to the charm of the small village of Puygiron See Puygiron guide
Romans-sur-Isere
The Collegiale church of Saint-Bernard is the highlight of a visit to the large town of Romans-sur-Isere See Romans-sur-Isere guide
Tain-l'Hermitage
A town for gourmands, Tain-l'Hermitage is visited for its excellent local chocolates and the Cotes-du-Rhone wines See Tain-l'Hermitage guide
Valence
Although the famous local vineyards are the main attraction there is a great deal of interest in Valence itself See Valence guideFor more information see the Drome guide
Market towns & days in Drome
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Anneyron: Tuesday
Bourg-les-Valence: Wednesday & Sunday
Buis-les-Baronnies: Wednesday
Chabeuil: Tuesday
Crest: Tuesday & Saturday
Die: Wednesday & Saturday
Dieulefit: Friday
Donzere: Saturday
Etoile-sur-Rhone: Wednesday
Grignan: Tuesday
Hauterives: Tuesday
La Begude-de-Mazenc: Tuesday
La Chapelle-en-Vercors: Saturday (high season only)
La Motte-Chalancon: Monday
Livron-sur-Drome: Tuesday
Loriol-sur-Drome: Friday
Luc-en-Diois: Friday
Lus-la-Croix-Haute: Wednesday (high season only)
Montelimar: Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday
Nyons: Thursday & Sunday
Pierrelatte: Friday
Portes-les-Valence: Thursday
Romans-sur-Isere: Wednesday & Tuesday & Sunday & Saturday & Friday
Saillans: Sunday
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse: Monday
Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux: Tuesday
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon: Friday
Saint-Vallier: Thursday
Suze-la-Rousse: Friday
Tain-l'Hermitage: Saturday
Valence: Wednesday all day & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday
Tourist attractions to visit in Drome
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
La Ferme aux crocodiles
Towns of Art and History
Valence: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Cirque d'Archiane
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin des herbes
Jardin japonais
Parc Jouvet
Religious Monuments
Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer)
Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux)
Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence)
Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar)
Regional Natural Parcs
Vercors
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Mirmande: See tourist guide