Camping in the Drôme

A land of many facets

A camping holiday in the Drôme gives you the chance to take a closer look at this diversity. You can discover Valence, the prefecture, and the surrounding area, which alternates between northern hills and a green plain. The whole area is bordered by the Rhône on its entire western front. Further south, still in the Rhône Valley, Montélimar and the Drôme provençale open the door to the South and Provence. You'll be captivated by the pretty villages of yesteryear, lavender fields, vineyards and olive groves. A wonderful setting, punctuated by the song of the cicadas. The climate, although windy at times, is extremely pleasant.

The Drôme Provençale gradually takes you higher up, to the eastern part of the region. To be more precise, in the Pre-Alps, where natural treasures such as the Provençal Baronnies, Nyons, the Drôme Valley and the Vercors await you. That's why the Drôme is so popular. Every day, every new visit offers a new discovery.

Medieval treasures, local produce and leisure activities

Talking of visits, there's no shortage of possibilities. First of all, the medieval past is still very much present. Numerous châteaux bear witness to Drôme's past, from the days of the ancient province of Dauphiné, notably the House of Adhémar. Among the medieval buildings, don't miss the Château de Grignan, the Tour de Crest, the Garde Adhémar or the Château de Suze-la-Rousse.

The Drôme is also a land of local produce and gastronomy. Make the most of your camping holiday in the Drôme to sample some of the local dishes and products: ravioles from Romans, nougat from Montélimar, olives from Nyons, pogne, caillette, wines and clairette from Die… There's also Valrhona chocolate, whose secrets are revealed in a fun museum at the Cité du Chocolat in Tain l'Hermitage. Visiting the Drôme region awakens all the senses, even the sense of smell and taste! In fact, the world's most Michelin-starred chef, Anne-Sophie Pic, hails from Valence, where she has opened several establishments, including La Maison Pic, which boasts three stars in the famous Michelin guide. The Drôme's culinary heritage lives on.

In terms of activities, outdoor pursuits will be very popular. Water activities in particular, as the Drôme has an abundance of rivers and slopes suitable for kayaking, via ferrata, canyoning or, more simply, fishing. On top of all that, how about an unusual visit? Take a trip to Hauterives to visit the Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval, a major reference in naive art, which contains some surprising works inspired by the Bible as well as Greek, Egyptian and Hindu mythology.