In the heart of the Provençal Drôme, overlooking plains and mountains, the castle of Grignan is built on a rocky promontory overlooking the village. Witness of Renaissance architecture and French classicism, the building has had an eventful history. A fortified castle mentioned in the 11th century, it was transformed during the Renaissance into a prestigious pleasure residence by the Adhémar family. In the 17th century, the Marquise de Sévigné stayed there with her daughter Françoise-Marguerite.

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Listed as a historic monument in 1993 and labeled Musée de France, the Château de Grignan offers visitors precious testimonies on the art of living at different times. The Château de Grignan, awarded the Musée de France label in 2002, is a unique place in the Drôme thanks to the quality of its collections and its decorations . Works and works of art adorn the apartments and reception rooms on the three levels of the large residence. The various decorative sets reflect a place enriched by the contribution of successive families.

Created in the 12th century by the Order of Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, the site has known many vicissitudes since the end of the medieval period. The Wars of Religion marked the beginning of a slow decline which almost ended four centuries later with the transformation of the site into a ghost village.

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The Friends of Vieux Poët-Laval association, created in 1926, was able to stop the looting of an abandoned village before reintroducing the material and human resources necessary for its resurrection.

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Today's Poët-Laval is one of the hilltop villages of Drôme Provençale. It is certainly different in many respects from the medieval village, but the spirit of the place has been preserved, avoiding the transformation of the site into a soulless museum while mobilizing a permanent collective effort around this remarkable ensemble including the natural environment. has been preserved.

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The Dentelles de Montmirail massif is renowned for climbing, hiking and its exceptional wines. Amateur or expert climbers enjoy the effort on steep walls and also enjoy enjoying the panorama. Hikers also find their account here with its three parallel mountain chains. Famous territory of the Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras and Gigondas vintages!

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"Laces": because erosion has shaped the shape of these mountains in such a way that the rock, cut and eroded by time, seems chiseled like a jagged ribbon with a unique silhouette, making climbing paradise... "Montmirail": from the Latin "mons mirabilis" meaning "admirable mountain or mountain".

From the top of its 1910 meters, Mont Ventoux is truly the sentinel that dominates the Vaucluse. Hiking, bike rides or even gourmet tours: the emblematic mountain of Provence reveals all its secrets to you.

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We take the opportunity to walk in incredible landscapes , classified as a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Several hiking trails crisscross the slopes of the Giant of Provence: a family itinerary or for experienced walkers, everyone will be able to face the mountains. Rendezvous in the early morning to enjoy a sunrise at the top of Mont Ventoux: an experience that will remain etched in your memories! The roads of Mont Ventoux are known and prized by cyclists all over the world.

Gigondas is a small picturesque village in the Haut Vaucluse between Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine. The vineyards extend to the foot of the village, dominated by the high hills and the white ridges of the Dentelles de Montmirail.

 

The territory of the municipality has delivered many artefacts from the Roman era at random plowing or during archaeological excavations. The name Gigondas evokes Joconditas which means joy and joy in Latin. But it is more likely from a Roman landowner "Jucundus" who owned the "villa Jocondatis".

 

Only a few ruins remain of the Château de Gigondas, heavily damaged during the Wars of Religion, and destroyed by order of King Louis XIV. A botanical trail leads to its remains through aromatic herbs and ancient grape varieties. The Baron des Adrets, terrible Huguenot chief besieges Gigondas in May 1563, after five days of resistance, he kidnaps the village whose inhabitants had fled under cover of night.

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Classified Côtes-du-Rhône village in 1953, the wine of Gigondas is a prestigious vintage of the Côtes du Rhône which because of its quality received a distinct appellation in 1971. The wine of Gigondas like the other Côtes du Rhône is a blend of grape varieties Syrah, Grenage and Mourvèdre, the proportions of which are specific to each winegrower. Gigondas is a generous, well-structured red wine that goes wonderfully with game and cheese, and has a reputation for aging well.

Nyons is a Drôme village located in the Regional Natural Park of Baronnies Provençales, more precisely 100 kilometers south of Valence and 60 kilometers north of Avignon.

 

The exceptional rate of sunshine, the mild winters, the hot summer days, the absence of the mistral, the Mediterranean character of the city, ... all these conditions combined have earned Nyons the first AOC for olives and for olive oil in France.

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This rich historical and natural heritage gave it access in 2008 to the “ Plus Beaux Détours de France ” appellation. Nicknamed “Le Petit Nice” for a long time, Nyons has many attractions and has taken advantage of them. A resort that has been recognized and appreciated since the 19th century and which continues to grow.

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Do not miss the Roman bridge inaugurated in 1409 by the Bishop of Vaison and which celebrates its 612th anniversary in 2021, the Place des Arcades created in the 14th century and dedicated to the markets and fairs of Nyons. Many other civil and religious monuments and museums await you to share with you the riches and love of this magnificent city. Discover this terroir, the colors of our vineyards, our olive groves, lavender and savor the Art of living in Provence.

Located on the banks of the Ouvèze, in a hilly landscape, Vaison, which officially became Vaison-La-Romaine in 1924, enjoys great renown with its 7 hectares of Gallo-Roman excavations.

 

In addition to antiquity, the city has a very diversified heritage thanks to an ancient occupation which gave rise to displacements of habitats between the valley (right bank) and the rocky outcrop (left bank) depending on whether the periods were troubled or at peace.

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Traces of occupation date back to 10,000 BCE. In the 1st century BC, Rome granted the honorary title of federated city to Vasio Julia Vocontiorum which gradually spread out in the valley, in particular on the right bank, until it covered 60 to 70 hectares in the 2nd century AD.

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From 1274 to 1791, Vaison was part of the papal state known as Comtat Venaissin. In the 19th century, the city gradually resumed its place in the valley above the ancient buildings.