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Interesting sites in the region
You can emerge yourself in life in the Provence and enjoy the unique quality of life and sunny climate. You can visit the medivial castles and abbeys in the Rhône Valley, the old villages hidden in the mountains, the lavender fields and olive gardens.
A folder with an overview of all these sites and a large choice of local restaurants is at your disposal in the villa.
We suggest the following sites are worth a visit:
ARLES - The Amsterdam of the South
A suspicion of the presence of Vincent van Gogh seems present all around; Arles mixes Art and the art of living. The arena, the sight of the Rhone and the many plazas and the city park will leave some unforgettable impressions.
Arles is also the door to the Camargue. Some kilometres further South you will land in historical villages such as Aigues-Mortes, or you drive on gravel roads along chanals, wild horses and pink flamingos or stay at one of the many lonely beaches of the South.
From March through October we reciommend a protective creme of a high protection factor.
Inhabitants: 80000
Distance: 130 km
Please visit the following site: www.arles-tourisme.com
Le Poet Laval and Dieulefit.
Le Poet Laval is one of the 144 “les plus beaux villages de France” from the 12th century. The existing houses date mostly from the 15th century, when the “Templiers” occupied the Castle. The covered street makes this village very picturesque.
Bonds with Protestantism are well known. A museum is dedicated to this subject.
Dieulefit is famous for its pottery and terra cotta. You can visit the workplaces or the “ La maison de la terre du Pays de Dieulefit", the artist’s creations are exposed there.
We invite you to visit the: Musee du protestantismùe Dauphinois.
(www.museeduprotestantismedauphinois.org)
Distance to Le Poet Laval: 18 Km.
Distance to Dieulefit: 22 Km.
MONTELIMAR
Capital of Nougat
Our second home-town is a real regional centre, in spite of its limited size. Montelimar is a lively town with a flourishing commerce. The “avenue Provençale” surrounds the old town with many alleys, shops and bars.
Various commercial centres are situated beyond the town border; providing daily fresh
supplies of daily needs and delicacies. Note that the pastry shop with the unexpected name of Escobar made the most delicious cakes that Juliette Binoche has ever tasted.
We invite you to visit following site: www.montelimar-tourisme.com
Inhabitants: 35000
Distance: 4 km
Nyons – Le petit Nice
The quality of the olive oil has reputed. The olives of Nyons are of the black variety and the pressing mills are still numerous. The “scroutinnerie” still manufacturers the coconut felts used for the pressing of the oliveraies. Nyons has a very dry and hot climate, and therefore known as “Le petit Nice”. The market takes places every Thursday.
Distance to Nyons: 50 km.
Saou, Crest and Die
Crest has the highest donjon (keep) of France . On the road to Die lays the charming village of Pontaix. Die – with its Gallo Roman passed – is since the Roman occupation well known for his “Clairette de DIE”.
A deviation to SAOU is highly recommended. Impressive sceneries will accompany you through the whole trip. On the way back from Die or Crest, You can reach Saou by the “Col de la Chaudière” (culminating point at 1589m). The “Bois de Saou” is hidden in the valleys of the mountains. Many walkroutes are marked / arrowed in this parc of 2463 ha. The “Auberge des Dauphins” are the remains of a luxury hotel build as a replicate of the Trianon in Versailles.
We invite you to visit the following sites:
www.crest-tourisme.org
www.foret-de-saou.com
Distance to Crest: 36 km.
Distance to Die: 75 km.
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