Bed and breakfasts in Drôme, between Drôme Provençale, Vercors and Baronnies
Drôme: a subtle passage towards Provence
From the Rhône to the Pre-Alps
Between the Rhône Valley and the first Alpine foothills, Drôme is a land of transition. To the north, the hills keep a rural softness; to the east, the Vercors and Diois announce the mountains; to the south, the light, crops and villages already take on a clearly Provençal tone.
Valence, Diois and transitional landscapes
Around Valence, Montélimar and the Drôme Valley, the department alternates between agricultural plains, hillsides, rivers and roads towards the Pre-Alps. The Diois adds a cooler, wilder dimension, with narrow valleys, limestone reliefs and villages naturally turned towards walking.
Drôme Provençale and the Baronnies
Further south, Drôme Provençale brings together some of the department’s most distinctive landscapes: Grignan, Nyons, Buis-les-Baronnies, Montbrun-les-Bains, the Tricastin hills and the Baronnies. Olive groves, vineyards, markets and hilltop villages shape an inland Provence, quieter than the coast but with a strong identity.
A discreet border with Vaucluse
In the south, the Enclave des Papes around Valréas and Richerenches shows how closely Drôme is linked with neighbouring Vaucluse. This unusual geography gives a stay real flexibility: from the Baronnies to Mont Ventoux, from the Rhône Valley to Provençal villages, the landscape changes without breaking the rhythm.
Bed and breakfasts in Drôme
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay in Drôme, between the Rhône Valley, the Baronnies and pre-Alpine reliefs, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Vie de Château
Five refined and tastefully furnished rooms, in a beautiful 16th-century village house, in the heart of Grignan, just a few steps from the famous Château of Madame de Sévigné. Panoramic view over the village rooftops and the mountains of the Drôme Provençale.
Charming guest rooms and unusual lodging
Tre Mas
Two spacious and comfortable rooms, complemented in summer by a unique treehouse room under the stars. Located in Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet, in the Provençal Drôme, near Montélimar. Panoramic views, garden and swimming pool.
Charming vacation rental
La Lauren
A superb Renaissance style holiday home near Sault on the heights of the Plateau d'Albion, in the authentic landscapes of lavender Provence. Garden, superb panorama on the lavenders.
Charming bed and breakfast
Le Deffends de Redon
Five very comfortable rooms, decorated with objects found in the surrounding area, near lavender fields, offering an exceptional panoramic view of Montbrun-les-Bains and Mont Ventoux. Garden, Pool, Table d'hôtes, Panorama.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Le Clos des Trois Ruisseaux
Four charming guest rooms and a spacious and cosy suite in an old renovated farmhouse in a large 15-hectare property in the heart of nature in Taulignan near Grignan in the Drôme Provençale. Large park, Swimming pool.
Planning your stay in Drôme
When should you stay in Drôme?
Summer highlights markets, Drôme Provençale villages, lavender roads, rivers and evenings in small towns.
Spring and autumn are well suited to visiting Grignan, Nyons, Die, Montélimar and Valence, as well as walking in the Vercors, Diois and Baronnies.
Where should you choose a bed and breakfast in Drôme?
Drôme Provençale suits stays focused on villages, lavender, olive groves and markets. The Diois and Vercors open onto more Alpine landscapes, while the Rhône Valley makes travel easier.
Around Nyons, Grignan, Buis-les-Baronnies and Montbrun-les-Bains, a guest house gives easy access to Provence, the Baronnies and northern Vaucluse.
What can you do in Drôme during a Provence stay?
Drôme connects the Rhône Valley, the Pre-Alps and Provençal landscapes, with very different atmospheres from north to south.
- Visit Grignan, Nyons, Montélimar, Die and Valence
- Explore Drôme Provençale, the Baronnies, Diois and the Vercors
- Discover Buis-les-Baronnies, Montbrun-les-Bains and Suze-la-Rousse
- Enjoy markets, lavender fields, olive groves and vineyards
- Plan excursions to the Rhône Valley, Mont Ventoux or northern Vaucluse