A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring the Drôme: Drôme Provençale and the Baronnies.
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5 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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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
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
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
St Marcel-lès-Sauzet
Charming guest rooms and unusual lodging
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. In the warmer months, an unusual room perched in a tree offers a stay closer to the sky.
Places to explore Montélimar · Drôme Provençale · Vallée du Rhône · Ardèche méridionale
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
Villages, landscapes and walks
Between the Rhône Valley and the Alpine foothills, the Drôme’s landscapes change from north to south. Drôme Provençale combines villages, olive groves and lavender; the Baronnies extend these landscapes into valleys and more pronounced hills. When choosing a B&B or holiday cottage, decide where to base your stay: journeys between valleys and mountain areas can take time.
In Grignan, the château overlooks the village and surrounding farmland. Suze-la-Rousse and the Tricastin hills extend visits through heritage sites and vineyards. Further east, Nyons can be explored around its old town, Romanesque bridge and olive groves.
Around Buis-les-Baronnies and Montbrun-les-Bains, the Baronnies can be explored from valley to valley. Villages, markets and paths allow you to alternate sightseeing and hikes. Winding roads make it worth devoting a day to each area rather than repeatedly crossing between them. Near Grignan and Nyons, the Enclave des Papes around Valréas belongs to Vaucluse, although it is surrounded by the Drôme.
To the west, Montélimar and Valence are two urban stops in the Rhône Valley. Further north, Romans-sur-Isère and the Drôme des Collines offer further visits among small towns and agricultural landscapes. This area differs from the villages and hills in the south of the department.
Following the Drôme Valley upstream from Crest leads to Saillans and then Die. The vineyards and villages of the Diois extend discoveries along the river. Group outings by valley rather than making repeated journeys from the south of the department.
Spring and autumn suit village and town visits. Summer offers outdoor activities, with different temperatures on the plains and in the mountains. In winter, plan journeys at higher elevations according to the weather and road conditions.
Lavender generally flowers between June and July. The timing varies with altitude, weather and harvest dates. Check locally shortly before travelling to find out which areas are still in bloom.
A car is preferable for exploring the villages, markets and landscapes of Drôme Provençale. Cycling can be a wonderful alternative for those used to longer distances and hills, provided they take the intense summer heat into account.
