A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring the Drôme Provençale: villages, lavender fields, the Baronnies and views towards Mont Ventoux.
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7 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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Grignan
Charming bed and breakfast
In the heart of Grignan, five spacious, carefully decorated rooms occupy an old house just a few steps from the château. Views over village rooftops and the hills of the Drôme provençale accompany the stay. Explore the lanes, good restaurants and cultural events on foot, then return to the quiet of the house.
Places to explore Grignan · Drôme provençale · Nyons · Vallée du Rhône
St Marcel-lès-Sauzet
Charming guest rooms
Above Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet, two air-conditioned rooms with individual décor open onto the garden and the landscapes of the Drôme provençale. Comfort and attentive hospitality give the house a restful atmosphere. A space perched in a tree is reserved for relaxation.
Places to explore Montélimar · Drôme Provençale · Vallée du Rhône · Ardèche méridionale
Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde
Charming bed and breakfast and Gîte
In Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, five individually decorated rooms and a small holiday rental for two occupy an 18th-century Provençal farmhouse. Generous spaces, countryside views and comfortable shared rooms give the house a warm atmosphere. A base between Vaison-la-Romaine and the Côtes du Rhône vineyards, on the edge of the Drôme provençale.
Places to explore Vaison-la-romaine · Gigondas · Vallée du Rhône · Drôme provençale
Ferrassières
Charming vacation rental
In Ferrassières, near Sault, this 17th-century country house welcomes up to six guests in a characterful three-bedroom rental. A traditional beamed ceiling, fireplace and antique furniture furnish generous spaces for spending time together. From its elevated setting, the house overlooks lavender fields and Mont Ventoux, for a stay at the pace of Haute-Provence.
Places to explore Plateau d'Albion · Mont Ventoux · Drôme provençale · Gorges de la Nesque
Montbrun-les-bains
Charming bed and breakfast
Above Montbrun-les-Bains, five individually styled rooms look out over the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux. Private terraces and comfortable spaces invite guests to enjoy the panorama from breakfast until the last light. A base for walks, markets and restful moments in the lavender-growing countryside of Provence.
Places to explore Baronnies · Plateau d'Albion · Drôme provençale · Mont Ventoux
Taulignan
Charming Bed and breakfast
In Taulignan, near Grignan, five spacious, comfortable rooms occupy a renovated farm at the end of a lane. Stonework, thoughtful décor and breakfast in the flower-filled courtyard preserve the house’s rural spirit. Vines, lavender and truffle oaks surround this peaceful address in the Drôme provençale.
Places to explore Grignan · Drôme provençale · Nyons · Baronnies
Charming bed and breakfast and Cottages
Below the village of Sault, four rooms, including a suite, and independent houses for four to six guests combine old stonework with contemporary décor. Terraces look out over lavender fields and the slopes of Mont Ventoux. An adults-only address for walks, cycling and the pleasures of Provençal cooking.
Places to explore Mont Ventoux · Gorges de la Nesque · Plateau d'Albion · Drôme provençale
Villages, landscapes and walks
Provençal Drôme occupies the southern part of the Drôme department. It lies between the Rhône Valley, the first reliefs of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux. The landscape alternates hills, plateaus, vineyards, lavender fields, orchards, olive groves and stone-built villages.
La Garde-Adhémar, Suze-la-Rousse, Grignan, Buis-les-Baronnies, Montbrun-les-Bains and Le Poët-Laval show the area’s variety. In Grignan, the old-rose trail offers another way to read the village streets and ramparts. Some villages face the Rhône Valley and wine routes, while others look towards the more mountainous Baronnies. Castles, squares, lanes, fountains and viewpoints shape the visit without requiring long journeys.
The area is shaped by the vineyards of the Rhône Valley and Tricastin, the olives of Nyons, truffles, apricots, aromatic plants and lavender. Markets help explain this agricultural geography: products change with altitude, exposure, season and the proximity of valleys. In summer, lavender in the Baronnies provençales offers a more inland reading of Provençal Drôme.
The Baronnies relief suits hiking, cycling, climbing and mountain-pass roads. Rivers such as the Eygues and Lez offer bathing places depending on season and conditions. Montbrun-les-Bains adds a thermal dimension, with treatments linked to sulphurous waters and a village built into the slope.
Spring brings orchards and lime trees. Summer is the season of lavender, markets, festivals and fruit harvests. Autumn brings grape harvests, olives and changing colours in the hills. Winter is quieter, with open landscapes and occasional snow on the higher ground.
Spring and autumn are suitable for villages, markets, hiking and country roads. Summer brings lavender, festivals and harvests, with more heat and visitors.
Depending on the trip, you can stay around Grignan and Tricastin, Nyons and the Baronnies, Montbrun-les-Bains, Suze-la-Rousse or villages close to the Rhône Valley.
Without a car, travelling between villages and walking routes can be difficult. Choose accommodation near the places you want to visit and check bus connections. Cycling suits riders used to the distances and terrain, allowing for summer heat.
