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PRESS F I L E 2021 Agence de Développement Touristique de la Drôme ladrometourisme.com
INTRO
What do we need to know about the Drôme?
Let’s start with the Drôme’s geographical position, situated between the Vercors and Provence; what could be more evocative
and representative of the Drôme?
This geographical position dictates the varied landscapes of the Drôme, shaped by its inhabitants who have been able to adapt
to different climates and altitudes. The crops and animal husbandry are also very diverse and varied, and the movement to
convert to organic production has been more sustained than elsewhere in France: the Drôme is the number one département
in France for organic production. Agrotourism and oenotourism have developed in tune with this need and desire to get back
to natural production.
This outstandingly productive area also offers quality products (truffles from the Tricastin, olive oil from Nyons, ‘ravioles du
Dauphiné’, ‘nougat de Montélimar’, ‘picodon’, ‘Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage’, etc.) and as a result outstanding chefs have
emerged (8 Michelin-starred chefs). Anne-Sophie Pic, with her astonishing track record, is our most famous ambassador. And
accompanying these succulent meals, the wines of the Drôme do not lag far behind, with, notably, three Côtes du Rhône
vintages: Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Vinsobres.
The Drôme, is also about those little stone-built villages, most of them in hill-top positions, which prove so beguiling to visitors,
with their charming little streets - not forgetting the lavender fields and silvery hued olive groves. The châteaux of Suze-la-Rousse,
Montélimar and Grignan are permanent reminders that our area has a history and a collective memory.
For lovers of the great outdoors, the Vercors, the Baronnies Provençales and the Drôme ski resorts offer a very wide range of
sporting and family products, with maximum freedom, throughout the year. The 'Drôme outdoors' features both outdoor activities
and the opportunity to explore in a more leisurely fashion, to saunter along footpaths, day after day. If you wish to traverse the
Drôme from North to South, by bike, on foot or on roller blades, you can simply follow the Rhône, which follows the Drôme
border, by using the ViaRhôna, a grand project which involves 3 regions and 12 départements.
The Drôme is a very accessible département which means that there can be a tendency to cross it too quickly. The Drôme tourism
professionals offer you an opportunity to travel and take the time to better appreciate each tourist experience, using 'soft' means
of travel, respecting the environment and making it easier to share with others. Authentic experiences.
The Drôme lies quite naturally at the heart of a valley which will be the talking point in 2021: ‘la Vallée de la Gastronomie’,
which stretches from Dijon to Marseille along the Rhône river. Characterised by marked landscape diversity, ‘terroirs’ (soils/land)
and excellent local produce, everything here conspires to produce outstanding gourmet eating experiences. Over 40 Drôme
addresses already feature in the good address list which you can find on www.valleedelagastronomie.com
Welcome in Drôme
Bruno DOMENACH
Directeur général
Agence de Développement Touristique de la Drôme
PRESS CONTACT:
Anne Catherine CHAREYRE Tel. +33 (0)4 75 82 19 28 - acchareyre@ladrometourisme.com
Christine GOUDIAN Tel. +33 (0)4 75 82 19 52 - cgoudian@ladrometourisme.com
Find the press file, the letters to the press, photo galleries and videos on the internet site:
presse.ladrometourisme.com
You can also follow us on twitter: @ladrometourisme
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NEWS........................................................ 3
IDENTITY CARD OF THE DRÔME.................. 6
THE DRÔME IS GOOD FOR YOU............... 12
ORGANIC DRÔME.................................... 15
AGROTOURISM ACTORS.......................... 17
WINE TOURISM........................................ 18
Around Tain-l’Hermitage
In the Drôme Provençale
In the Drôme Valley
FLAVOURS OF THE DRÔME....................... 28
At the Chefs’ table
The best of the Drôme local produce
LA DRÔME OUTDOORS............................ 35
Itinérance
Activities at the heart of Nature
DRÔME HERITAGE.................................... 42
Drôme castles
The most beautiful villages of France
UNUSUAL ACCOMMODATION.................. 46
THE DRÔME IN FESTIVE MOOD................. 48
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NEWS
New tourist sites
200 m² of unusual and connecting exhibition galleries
where you can meet les Voisins (the neighbours), 70 life-size
THE CITÉ DE LA RAVIOLE (PASTA DELICACY) IN ROMANS models in polyester resin.
Opening: 11/09/2020 Claude Merle - compagniedesvoisins@gmail.com
An industrial museum tour for both Tel.+33 (0)4 75 53 85 84 - www.lesvoisins.net
young and old, a video introduction
to the production process of the
‘Ravioles Mère Maury’ firm. Also,
Future openings
for food lovers, a Ravioles tasting
session. This is a playful, educational LA MAISON DE SITE IN SAOU
and sensorial experience, catering Opening: summer 2021
for children in particular in the shape of ‘Raviolette’, the L’Auberge des Dauphins is
Cité’s mascot who will introduce children to the raviole story undergoing a face-lift: The
with specially designed games. Free entry from Monday to Département (local authority} of the
Sunday. Boutique on the premises for lovers of Ravioles. Drôme is refurbishing the building in
Ravioles Mère Maury - Grégory Manoukian Directeur order to improve the experience of
Tel.+33 (0)6 75 46 61 22 - www.raviolesmeremaury.com the 130 000 annual visitors to Saoû
forest. An architectural, scenographic
and landscape exhibition, on three levels:
THE INTERNATIONAL SHOE MUSEUM IN ROMANS-SUR-ISÈRE - On the ground floor, the public will be welcomed into the old
A museum with a comfortable fit! ‘salon doré’ (golden salon) now comprehensively restored and
To herald its reopening on 15 featuring a restaurant, an information centre where you can
July 2020, the Shoe Museum has meet the écogardes (ecorangers) and a cabinet of curiosities.
widened the range of its collections by - The 1st floor will contain both permanent and temporary
bringing in some legendary names: exhibition galleries to encourage you to discover the Saoû
Boltina of Louboutin, Stan Smith at massif, its unusual geology, its outstanding biodiversity and its
Adidas… bringing the displays bang history. Educational workshops will also be held.
up to date. - The roof terrace will provide free access to temporary
See new collections, never shown before and, in the case of exhibitions, cultural events and affords enviable views over
some of them, only recently acquired. There are more modern the Saoû massif.
and contemporary exhibits, sometimes iconic, with which Contact : Guillaume Emonot - gemonot@ladrome.fr
everyone will be able to connect and identify. Séverine Morin - aubergedesdauphins@ladrome.fr
New galleries featuring today’s themes, full of anecdotal Tel. +33 (0)4 75 79 27 21
asides – 100 years of fashion.
Latest addition: Mbappé’s football boots! Mbappé wore these
boots on 8 January 2020 in the victory against St-Etienne, in the LA MAISON DES HUILES D'OLIVE IN NYONS
quarter-final of the league cup, scoring one goal. © Joël Garnier Opening in 2021
Press contact : Pascale Vernès - resp. pôle presse Romans It is here in Nyons, at the heart of
Tel.+33 (0)4 75 05 51 41 (poste 1131) - the oldest AOP olive growing area
www.museedelachaussure.fr - pvernes@ville-romans26.fr that the new ‘Maison des Huiles
d’Olive et Olives de France’ will
open in the spring of 2021 (April/
THE MAISON DES VOISINS AT ST-GERVAIS-SUR-ROUBION May). The centre will feature an
Opened in June 2020 exhibition on the olive tree making
"This isn’t a folklore museum, nor is it a use of all 5 senses, through which visitors will be able to
Grévin museum or a historic museum immerse themselves in the wold of olive oil and French olives.
or an anthropology museum. It’s not There will also be cooking workshops (thanks to a specially
a museum of contemporary art, it’s designed kitchen) and tasting sessions.
not a craft or artisanal museum, nor An opportunity for visitors to extend their knowledge.
is it a regional museum. " Claude Alexandra Paris - alexandra.paris@franceolive.fr
Merle, Drôme artist. Tel. +33 (0)4 75 26 90 92
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NEWS
New accomodation and restaurants
RESTAURANT MAISON GRIZLAW IN VALENCE GÎTE LA MAISON ZÉRO IN DIE
ZERO impact holidays with 100%
Opened in September 2020 Pleasure, at Die, in the Drôme,
Following 18 months of renovation between the mountains and
work, Laurent BEAUGIRAUD and Provence. Capacity of up to 10
Lionel GRESSE, and the two founders people (14 at a squeeze).
of the project; Eric RICHARD et You will appreciate all the benefits
Brice GANDRE, Chef and associate of this ecological house – recent
director respectively, have now build, sobre interior but with all
opened the Maison Grizlaw, a new gourmet establishment creature comforts, situated on the heights above Die, with an
in Valence. Caught somewhere between ‘bistronomy’ and inspiring and unobstructed view over the mountains. Contains
‘gastronomy’, it is the quality of the rigorously selected 3 bedrooms set above a voluminous studio on the ground
seasonal produce, which will impress gourmets. floor which gives onto a large terrace, a small garden and
Menu at 33 €. The dining room extends to 300 m² (85 an above ground swimming pool.
places) and there are 200 m² of terrace (65 places) Extras? With this Zero (or almost) house you will learn about
« Our mission is to engender strong emotions and sensations Zero pollution, Zero waste, Zero aggravation and Zero
around our gourmet dishes and fine wines». worries.
Maison Grizlaw - www.maison-grizlaw.com Olivia ROBERT - La Maison (de vacances) ZERO
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 44 00 04 Tel + 33 (0)6 62 66 70 74 - https://lamaisonzero.fr/
THE SOURCES DE DIEULEFIT
THE CAFÉ DES VIGNERONS IN GRIGNAN Hotel estate, entirely refurbished
Opened at the beginning of the in 2020
summer of 2020, right in the centre Situated a stone’s throw from the old
of Grignan, this new wine and village, the ‘parc Réjaubert’, with
tapas bar features the entire range grounds extending to 40 hectares,
of the Grignan-les-Adhémar now surrounds the Sources de
appellation, at wine cellar prices. It Dieulefit.
is Julien Allano, the starred chef of
the Clair de la Plume, who is behind This hotel boasts 53 generously proportioned rooms
the idea of matching tapas with the local appellation wines. facing the lake and the forest, offering accommodation
Every Thursday one of the local wine growers comes along and breakfast, as well as a range of sporting activities and
to present the tasting sessions. A markedly successful first a piano-bar. Two swimming-pools are provided for you:
summer ! an indoor heated pool and an outside pool. To help you
Press contact : Dimitri Kuchenbrod unwind further, body care is also provided, if you request it
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 46 94 36 - www.cafedesvignerons.com at reception.
Situated on the southern slopes of the Vercors in ‘Drôme
provençale’ and 25 minutes from Montélimar, the village of
Dieulefit is justly famous for its outstanding hours of sunshine
LE PLEIN-AIR IN BOURG-LES-VALENCE and dry climate. Dieulefit boasts the ‘Ville d'Art et d'histoire’
That ‘guinguette’ feeling! label and has a long tradition of pottery production.
A convivial place, exactly right for Les Sources de Dieulefit
relaxation, the ‘guinguette de ‘l’île-
Tel. +33 (0)9 70 71 18 51 - https://dieulefit.popinns.com
parc Girode’, with views over the
Rhône, has been open and awaiting
your visit since 25 July - until the end The Drôme département supports tourism
of the summer season. professionals
At the heart of a recently landscaped
green setting, this eatery offers strollers, families and
THE PASS'DRÔME
Offer yourself the Drôme!
tourists the chance to partake of a drink or have a meal
whilst contemplating the majestic river. Open afternoons Book your accommodation in the Drôme
and evenings, and from Thursday to Saturday, featuring DJ and get up to 150 euros back with the
concerts. Pass'Drôme.
www.le-plein-air-metro.bar Conditions of use and availability on:
Tel. +33 (0)6 70 12 20 69 - lepleinair26@gmail.com pass.ladrometourisme.com
Operation valid until 30 June 2021.
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NEWS
A mix of new products CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES "NYONS"
A new AOP vintage sees the light
PRIZE of day for the wine growers of
In September 2020, Le palais Idéal South Drôme.
du facteur Cheval won second Nyons is the 22nd Côtes du Rhône
place in the ‘Monument preferred Villages featuring a place name.
by the French’ competition The legal notice was published in
the ‘Journal officiel’ on 8 October
In November 2020, the GR Tour de 2020. Following a long wait (20
Pays des Baronnies provençales years!), the wine growers of Nyons, Mirabel-aux-Baronnies,
also came second in season 4 of Piégon and Venterol can at last claim an appellation for their
‘Mon GR Préféré’ (best long-distance footpath). wines – red wines only, from the harvest of 2020 onwards.
Currently the appellation covers 345 hectares of vineyard,
VALRHONA, an officially certified BENEFIT CORPORATION® in the foothills of the Alps, at between 200m and 500m
This is just recognition of VALRHONA’s sustainable policies altitude. Almost the entire surface (98,5%) is devoted to red
and also constitutes a best practice guide for challenging the vintages, with a strong preponderance of Syrah.
status quo and making a positive impact on the world. Pierre Michel MORE - psdt du syndicat du Nyonsais-Mirabel-
This certification is a benchmark for Valrhona focusing on: Piégon-Venterol à Mirabel-aux-Baronnies
agro-forestry, chocolate with reduced packaging, reduction Tel + 33 (0)6 87 36 85 43
of CO2, a fair price for producers, sustainable supply chain,
more inclusive and responsible food consumption. The
company has also been a Great Place to Work since 2012.
THE SCOURTINERIE IN NYONS
www.valrhona.com The Scourtinerie in Nyons. These
are machines from another era and
they are still running - a set of skills
SEQUOÏA, WHISKY DISTILLED IN THE DRÔME
kept alive within a single family and
The ‘Distillerie du Vercors’ transmitted from generation to
continues to pile up medals ! The generation (since 1852). Noble
‘Séquoïa Pur Malt tourbé’ and materials and natural products.
‘Séquoïa Pur Malt 1ère impression’ This EPV (living heritage status) is the
blends still seem to be impressing last remaining manufacturer of scourtins - the filters which are
connaisseurs ! used to extract olive oil. They are traditionally made from
Visits of the distillery and tasting coconut fibre.
workshops. Their newest product: ‘ombrières’ (shade providers) - a
‘Grande Médaille d’Or’ and ‘Trophée de la Révélation very natural and ecological product ; a useful, long-
Organique’ were awarded at the Brussels World event lasting and decorative artefact.
in 2020. Famille FERT- Scourtins et Ombrières
Gold medal for the Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards 2021. Tel. +33 (0)4 75 26 33 52 - www.ombrieres.com
Distillerie du Vercors à Saint-Jean-en-Royans
Anne-Hélène Cordelle - Tel. +33 (0)9 54 39 37 28
ah.cordelle@distillerie-vercors.com - distillerie-vercors.com/ LE SERRE DE L'ÂNE AT LA CHARCE
The cliff that takes us through the
ages.
L'ESSENTIEL DE LAVANDE In July 2020, the executive
Odile, an organic lavender grower, committee of the International Union
has quit her farm in favour of a of Geological sciences (IUGS)
beautifully restored barn. From this ratified ‘the Serre de l’Âne as the
idyllic setting Odile offers massage strata type for the Hauterivien
sessions in the lavender fields stage’.
throughout the summer. Translation: the Serre de l’Âne cliff, situated near the village
Two new features for 2021: chic of La Charce in the ‘Parc naturel régional des Baronnies
picnics out in the lavender fields. provençales’ (protected landscape) has been officially
Good local produce to awaken your taste buds. 3 choices: recognised as a major geological site.
vegetarian, ‘terroir’ or premium! From 17 € (main course, Discovered in 1977, the Drôme site is already well known by
cheeses, desert, bread and drinks included). A strong geologists from all over the world. These inclined limestone
favourite : The chic premium invites you to bubble as a and shale strata contain within them the continuous
couple (foie gras and champagne!) history of our planet over the last 5 million years.
DIY workshops help you obtain a deliciously perfumed This is a rare feature which provides a wonderful scientific
organic hydrating and soothing body balm 45 € /pers. resource and an ‘Espace Naturel Sensible’ (protected area)
Odile GUERPILLON-TASSI - L'Essentiel de Lavande à la of the Drôme. It is equipped with an educational interpretation
Bégude-de-Mazenc - essentiel-de-lavande.com/ trail. ladrometourisme.com/fiches/serre-de-lane/
Tel + 33 (0)6 62 86 64 12
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IDENTITY CARD
OF THE DRÔME
DRÔME DES COLLINES
The Drôme: the 5 lands
North of Some places, just like some people, do not reveal themselves in their true colours
t h e immediately but require closer acquaintance to be appreciated.
Drôme The Drôme lies at the crossroads of the main roads of Europe, it also forms the Southern
v a l l e y, limit of the Rhône-Alpes area and displays considerable contrasts, in light and shade,
there history and interests. The Drôme unfolds between the Rhone and the Vercors, at the
exists gates of Provence, the latter is reached at the level of Valence, where you will notice
another a slight change in accent, sunshine and fragrance. The earth here is rich, overflowing
Drôme, with sunshine.
greener and more secretive. Its
gentle folds extend from the
Slopes of the Bas-Dauphiné and
PLAINE DE VALENCE
the Vercors to the river valleys of Situated on the principal European North-South route, Valence
the Rhone and the Isère, where is both a place to break a journey and enjoy a longer stay.
its frontiers lie. The Drôme des The old town with its pedestrianised shopping streets, its
Collines is a land mantled with shady squares fringed with tempting terraces and its attractive
forests, orchards and vineyards, facades in pastel colours, has maintained the charm of the
ensuring a gentle transition past in the centre of a town resolutely facing the future. Within
between mountain and plain, easy reach of the Vercors via Chabeuil, Peyrus and the col des
the Alps and Provence. You can Limouches, Valence is also a point of departure for excursions.
visit the Palais Idéal du Facteur
Cheval, pass through the Tain- VALLÉE DE LA DRÔME - DIOIS
l'Hermitage vineyards and
discover the shoe-making centre Set between Vercors and Provence, the Drôme valley forms a
of Romans. deep and green trench. Its nourishing soil brings forth treasures
which will satisfy all gourmets: picodon, croquants, the
renowned Clairette, aromatic plants. Lavender is grown on
the mountain sides in the heart of the Diois. Steeped in artistic
ROYANS - VERCORS and cultural inspiration, a number of creative spirits have
T h e established themselves here: potters, glass blowers, artists,
Ve r c o r s writers and sculptors.
is an
unfor-
gettable DRÔME PROVENCALE
setting Marked by the seal of the olive tree and the wine, Drôme
which Provençale opens its "guarrigues" to the tinkling of the bells of
never flocks of sheep and goats. From Montélimar to Dieulefit, from
fails to entrance the visitor: cliff- the Tricastin to the Baronnies, the area presents an aromatic
hanging roads, grandiose bouquet of thyme and lavender, cypresses and holm oak; the
panoramas, and underground extraordinary mosaic of fields testifies to its southern influence.
rivers and caves systems. The With its secretive mountains under a sky that is always blue,
Vercors Regional Park offers vast Drôme Provençale will surely entice you.
expanses for summer outdoor
activities and, in the winter, all
now sports. Proud of its heritage,
the Vercors maintains the memory
of its heroic past during World
War II and invites the visitor to
follow the paths of freedom.
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IDENTITY CARD OF THE DRÔME
The main towns
TAIN-L’HERMITAGE / DRÔME DES COLLINES
The prestigious vineyards of Hermitage and Crozes-
Hermitage are spread out across the sunny slopes above
Note the town of Tain-L’Hermitage. The many wine cellars of the
town provide ample opportunities to taste the wines and
The ‘NOTRe’ legislation devolves
compete with each other in imaginative wine tourism
new areas of competence to the
attractions. However, it is not only wine that draws in the
regions and clearly redefines
visitor. The parties who have freshly disembarked from the
the areas of competence of
river cruise boats which ply the Rhône can also engage in
each local government area.
a tasting and sensorial experience at the Cité du Chocolat
Since 1 January 2017, the 12
Valrhona, ideally situated on the mythical N7 highway which traverses the town. The
‘intercommunalités’ of the Drôme
bull-worshipping mithratic alter, built in 184AD confirms the presence of the Romans
have been competent to deliver
on the hill. The ‘passerelle Marc Seguin’, today pedestrianised, is the oldest suspension
Tourism management and have
bridge still in service in the area. At Tain, with all its fine wines, you will have a choice
amalgamated their Offices de
of the best tables
Tourisme in order to retain only
Press contact: Nicolas Rideau
one per local government area.
Ardèche Hermitage Tourisme at Tain-L’Hermitage - Tel. +33 (0)4 75 08 10 23
Here they are, from the North to
n.rideau@ah-tourisme.com - www.ardeche-hermitage.com
the South of the Drôme.
ROMANS / DRÔME DES COLLINES
HAUTERIVES / This footwear centre attracts visitors with its Musée
DRÔME DES COLLINES International de la Chaussure housed in the former
couvent de la Visitation, a superb building now sensitively
converted. You can admire the creations of the greatest
shoe makers. This is a unique place where over 13,000
items are conserved in collections. At Romans, the factory
shops of the luxury shoe trade cater for a larger and ever
more knowledgeable clientele. Allow yourself to drift into
the heart of the old town: collégiale St-Barnard, Rue de
l'Armillerie, l'escalier Josaphat, la place aux Herbes, le calvaire des Récollets. Musical
productions in the old town are all part of the charm of August. Musical thursdays,
At the heart of Drôme des Collines, Place de l'Horloge, feature free concerts. On these occasions there is a warm and
Hauterives can congratulate festive mood beneath the Jacquemart.
itself on the welcome it gives
to visitors from the all over the
AND
world who have come to admire
an edifice which is quiteunique
of its kind: the Palais Idéal du
facteur Cheval. This architectural
VALENCE / PLAINE DE VALENCE
masterpiece or raw art (the work The town is situated on the main North-South route, ideal
of just one man between 1879 for breaking a journey. It is also the Prefecture, the country
and 1912) was listed as a town. The old town with its pedestrianised shopping streets
historic monument in 1969 by opens on to shady terraces. Here there is a festive spirit
André Malraux. The lighting up abroad in the evenings. Don't miss the Maison des Têtes
of the phantasmagorical shapes and the Maison Dupré Latour dating to the 16th century. St
of the ‘palace’ charmed all the Apollinaire's cathedral with its polychrome decoration can
performers and audiences of the be visited. The Musée de Valence =-Art and Archaeology-
summer concerts organised on and the Centre du Patrimoine Arménien feature a cultural
the site. package. Follow, by bicycle or on foot, the 17km of open-air canals which charm
Press contact: François Castagnet all-comers. The evenings are festive, notably the ‘Festival Sur Le Champ’ which features
- directeur a remarkably diverse programme. Stroll through the Parc Jouvet or cruise on the
OT Porte de DROMARDECHE at Rhône, embarking at the ‘port de l’Epervière’. This is the heart of Valence!
Hauterives Press contact: Naomi Nicolas
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 23 44 19 Valence Romans Tourisme - Tel. +33 (0)4 75 44 90 47
f.castagnet@dromardeche.fr n.nicolas@valenceromanstourisme.com - www.valence-romans-tourisme.com
www.dromardeche.fr
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IDENTITY CARD OF THE DRÔME
LA CHAPELLE-EN-VERCORS / ROYANS - VERCORS CREST / VALLÉE DE LA DRÔME
60 kilometres from Valence, The town of Crest is mainly
surrounded by the vertical rocky famous for its Tower, the highest
cliffs of the Varcors massif, the keep in France (52 meters). The
village of La Chapelle de Vercors tower began life as a castle in
is the capital of this mountain the late 13 century and
fiefdom. The main access is subsequently became a fortress
provided via the spectacular and a prison between the 15
COMBE LAVAL road (listed site) and 19 centuries. However, in
hewn out of the rock. The village summer, guided tours are also
and its surrounding area are an important tourist hub. In organised to explore the old town and its past, including the
summer as in winter, families and sports enthusiasts avail Cordeliers chapel and Stairs, the Montségur Gate, the
themselves of the many activities on offer (hiking riding, picturesque streets of the Cuiretteries. Crest also hosts the
mountain-biking, caving, climbing, canyoning, skiing, snow nationally recognised Vocal Jazz Festival each summer.
racquets, dog sleighs, dog walking). The ‘Draye blanche’ After swimming or a canoe trip on the Drôme, try a helping
cave system, on the Vassieux road, features stalactites, of ‘couve’, a local speciality which will restore the strength of
curious draped rocks and 15-metre-high petrified waterfalls. lovers of good food. Gourmets, for their part, will prefer a
La Chapelle-en-Vercors is also a historic hub, a place of good dish of défarde (lamb tripe and feet) and goat feet,
remembrance of the French Resistance struggle to which mixed with tomatoes and carrots, a dish strongly supported
the entire Vercors was witness in World War 2. by its ‘Confrèrie’ (brotherhood). The product boasts the Plus
Press contact: Damien Barbier Beaux Détours de France label.
OT du Vercors Drôme at La Chapelle Press contact: Nicolas Adam - directeur
Tel. +33(0)4 75 48 22 54 - www.vercors-drome.com OT de Coeur de Drôme - Pays de Crest et de Saillans
damienbarbier.vercors-drome@gmail.com Tel. +33(0)9 72 47 19 65
payscrestsaillans-tourisme.com - direction@coeurdedrome.com
DIE / PAYS DIOIS
Historically, Die played an SAOÛ / VALLÉE DE LA DRÔME
important role in the Roman Dominated by its huge rock
period, the Middle Ages and the outcrop, 'le Roc', and surrounded
Renaissance, as the Porte St- by the cliffs which make it one of
Marcel, Cathédrale Notre the key climbing sites in the
Dame, Chapelle St-Nicolas and Drôme, the village of Saoû
Abbaye de Valcroissant all bear enchants visitors with its medieval
witness. Renaissance, streets, the belfry of Saint-Tiers
Protestantism and resistance abbey and its little canals. An
have all left their mark on the town. For the visitor, Die internationally known festival
provides a rendezvous with local produce with its sparkling "Saoû sings Mozart", many events (Fête du Picodon, Foire
and fruity Clairette. The vineyards cover 1,500 hectares of aux Fruits d'Hiver, etc.), and the presence of a number
AOP Clairette de Die vineyard, divided between 30 craftsmen and women bear witness to its dynamic life style.
villages. Clairette de Die is a tradition waiting to be Saoû marks the entrance to one of the most well-known
discovered! www.clairette-de-die.com forests in the Drôme, renowned for its syncline, one of the
Press contact: Marie Bayard finest in Europe and a veritable paradise for walkers and
OT du Pays Diois at Die - Tel.+33 (0)4 75 22 31 64 lovers of nature. Surrounded by a veritable wall of limestone,
marie.bayard@diois-tourisme.com the massif covers 2 500 hectares and contains exceptional
www.diois-tourisme.com biodiversity. The highest point, Les Trois Becs, is much visited
by hikers.
Press contact: Magaly Dumas - directrice
OT du Val de Drôme at Saoû, Livron, Mirmande
Tel. +33 (0)6 08 99 31 97 - mdumas@val-de-drome.com
www.valleedeladrome-tourisme.com
Flore alpine du Haut Diois
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DIEULEFIT / DRÔME PROVENÇALE PIERRELATTE / DRÔME PROVENÇALE
Classed as a ‘station touristique, The legend ascribes the presence
Dieulefit enjoys both a well of the rock dominating the town
conserved natural environment to Gargantua, the result of a
and interesting heritage, a pottery stone removed from his boot and
tradition which has made it thrown down at that spot.
famous, and climatic conditions Situated on the N7 highway, on
which have encouraged the the southern edge of the Drôme,
establishment of health centres Pierrelatte is content to ally high
specialising in chest and cardio- technology (nuclear power
vascular treatment. During the Second World War, the town station site and the Ellips6 simulated driving centre) with a
protected a number of refugees and still attracts many artists and precious craft tradition (blacksmithing). The most popular
intellectuals. La Maison de la Céramique outlines the history of tourist destination in the Drôme, la Ferme aux Crocodiles
the clay deposits worked since the Gallo-Roman period right up is also situated at Pierrelatte and attracts nearly 300,000
to a portrait of the 46 potters working today in the ‘Pays de visitors a year.
Dieulefit et Bourdeaux’. Press contact: Céline Bal - directrice
A guided tour of the Viale will lead you through the narrow OT Drôme Sud Provence at Pierrelatte
streets of the village, to take you back in time. Tel. +33(0)4 75 04 07 98 - www.drome-sud-provence.com
Press contact: Aline Raffy - aline.raffy@dieulefit-tourisme.com direction@drome-sud-provence.com
OT du Pays de Dieulefit -Bourdeaux
Tel. +33(0)4 75 46 42 49- www.dieulefit-tourisme.com NYONS / DRÔME PROVENÇALE
"The only difference between
MONTELIMAR / DRÔME PROVENÇALE Nyons and Paradise is that one
With its Allées Provençales where can enjoy Nyons while one is
you can pass the time of day on a still alive” as René Barjavel said.
terrace, the nougat capital draws A child of Nyons, he grew up in
in the tourist. Walk the this land surrounded by olive
pedestrianised area of the old groves at the foot of the Baronnies
town: Maison Diane de Poitiers, Provençales. Nyons, described
Hôtel du Puy Montbrun, Hôtel de as the "little Nice" due to its
Chabrillan, Collégiale Ste Croix, micro-climate has a Mediterranean air. Little shady squares
Porte St Martin. The Château des and cafe terraces, arcades and boutiques, everything is
Adhémar, nucleus of the old town, provides the setting each there, including the traditional provençal Thursday morning
year for exhibitions of renown. At St Martin a newly created market (one of the best in the Drôme). Nyons olive oil and
and refurbished, space, Montélimar now completely boasts a olives of course (AOP production), truffles, honey, lavender,
very contemporary look. A veritable aromatic garden now organic fruit and vegetables (the Drôme is the top organic
provides a fitting place for a bucolic walk and adjoins the département in France), wines, lime blossom and aromatic
Tourism Office and The Saint Martin Contemporary Art Museum. plants: a splash of colour, odours and flavours. And to make
Press contact: Béatrice Tarriotte sure you miss none of the treasures of the Nyons area, you
OT de Montélimar-Agglomération should include a visit to the Bleu Provence distillery and the
Tel. +33(0)4 75 01 00 20 - www.montelimar-tourisme.com Vignolis co-operative. If you like to have a good time, come
b.tarriotte@montelimar-tourisme.com to the Alicoque (new oil festival) on the 1st Sunday in
February or the Olivades in July!
Unique and a one-off: the Scourtinerie ; the last scourtin
GRIGNAN / DRÔME PROVENÇALE manufacturer in France. They are little woven flat coconut
Dominated by its château which baskets used as filters in the extraction of olive oil.
was made famous by the marquise Press contact: Johana Jardin
de Sévigné, Grignan is a OT du Pays des Baronnies en Drôme Provençale at Nyons
concentrated essay in lifestyle: Tel. +33 (0)4 75 26 99 65
‘chambres d’hôtes de charme’ or johana@baronnies-tourisme.com - www.baronnies-tourisme.com
manor houses, starred chefs and
other gourmet addresses, fine
wines (AOP Grignan-les-Adhémar),
Colophon - the workshop cum
museum of books and typography for lovers of literature and
writing. Following In the footsteps of the Marquise, you can walk
through the narrow streets which blossom with traditional roses,
try the doors of the old stone houses and appreciate a moment of
freshness around the ‘lavoir’ (washing fountain).
Press contact: Sonia Hernandez Oliveraie à Buis-Les-Baronnies
OT Pays de Grignan- Enclave des Papes at Grignan
Tel. +33(0)4 75 46 56 75 - www.grignanvalreas-tourisme.com 9
communication@grignanvalreas-tourisme.comIDENTITY CARD OF THE DRÔME
The two regional parks
PARC NATUREL REGIONAL DES BARONNIES PROVENCALES PARC NATUREL REGIONAL DU VERCORS
On 8 December 2014, at Vinsobres, at The Parc naturel régional du Vercors
the heart of Drôme Provençale, the French is a huge natural playground, first
minister of the Environment signed a designated 45 years ago. It covers
decree inaugurating the Parc naturel 85 communes, 37 of which are in the
régional des Baronnies provençales, Drôme (the others are in the Isère). The
protected landscape, the 51st in France. park is divided into 8 natural areas,
Astride South Drôme and the Hautes- which include the Vercors Drômois,
Alpes, the Park covers 98 communes, the Royans Drôme, the Gervanne and
65 of which are in the Drôme. This the Diois. As regards sporting opportunities, there are over
outstanding area is part of the ‘Préalpes’, which benefits 3,000 potholing sites (caves, chasms and sinks - ‘scialets’) to
from both Mediterranean and Alpine influences, and from indulge cavers. The GTV trails (Grandes Traversées du Vercors)
remarkable biodiversity and landscapes. are open all year round on foot, horseback, with donkeys, on
Shaped by centuries of farming practices, the landscapes mountain-bikes, on snow racquets or cross-country skis.
and people of the Baronnies provençales enjoy a shared The natural element: Rich in fauna and flora. On the high
past. This is why lavender, mountains and fields figure on slopes, ibex, marmots and black grouse disport themselves
the park logo. under the watchful eye of black grouse, European eagle
Nature: 2 000 plant species and 203 animal species owls (Grand-Duc) and royal eagles. This is fauna of great
protected at either national or regional level (including 54 diversity: 65 mammal species, 135 species of nesting
species of common interest such as vultures). birds, 17 reptile and amphibian, not forgetting the rich and
Worth noting: the Baronnies provençales are amongst abundant Vercors flora which includes 85 protected species.
the clearest regions in both France and Europe regarding Worthy of note: the high plateaux (17 000 hectares) are the
freedom from light pollution. Far from major built-up areas, largest nature reserve in metropolitan France. An ideal area
the night sky of the Park boasts an exceptional depth and for both grazing animals and walking.
clarity. Raphaële Bruyère - press officer
Violaine Gudin - press officer PNR du Vercors at Lans-en-Vercors
PNR des Baronnies Provençales at SAHUNE Tel. +33(0)4 76 94 38 26 - www.parc-du-vercors.fr
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 26 79 05 raphaele.bruyere@pnr-vercors.fr
www.baronnies-provencales.fr
vgudin@baronnies-provencales.fr
Troupeaux à Vassieux-en-Vercors
Vallée de l’Ennuyé - Baronnies provençales
10IDENTITY CARD OF THE DRÔME
The Drôme in a few figures
The department owes its name to the river Drôme (the Roman Druma), which rises
in the department and traverses it from one side to the other, from East to West,
Tourism thus creating a natural frontier between the northern and southern halves of the
département.
figures Situated on the 45th parallel and containing some mountainous terrain, one can
quickly pass from 2,400 m to 60 m high (Pierrelatte). The Drôme enjoys a range of
9.3 million accommodation nights different climates, producing considerable diversity in fauna and flora.
39th place in the department Note that there is an island belonging to the Vaucluse in the South of the Drôme,
commonly known as the "Enclave des Papes" or Valréas.
league table for french visitors
450 million € spent by tourists
7 700 permanent jobs in tourism VISITORS
66% are French:
35% from Auvergne-
CHARACTERISTICS Rhône-Alpes,
Highest point: le Rocher Rond à 15% Paris area,
2 456 m 12% PACA,
Area: 6 561 km2 7% Occitanie.
Density: 74 inhabitants/km2
Communes: 364 34% are foreigners :
Population: 508 006 inhabitants* 45% from the
Main towns: Netherlands, 18%
Valence (64 322 inhab.)* Belgium,
Montélimar (39 924 inhab.)* 13% Germany,
Romans (34 095 inhab.)* 7% Switzerland
Nyons (6 995 inhab.)* and 4% Great-
Die (4 836 inhab.)* Britain.
*Source recensement de la population
INSEE (population totale en vigueur au
1er janvier 2018).
ACCOMMODATION CAPACITY
38 % In rented accommodation
62 % in second homes (12 % of
which owned by foreigners)
Distribution of rented
accommodation:
TOP 5 OF DROME TOURIST ATTRACTIONS (NUMBER OF VISITORS)
Outdoor accommodation: 53 % Le Palais idéal du facteur Cheval at Hauterives : 305 000
Gîtes and furnished La Ferme aux crocodiles at Pierrelatte : 247 000
accommodation: 21 % Le château de Grignan :156 000
Hôtel rooms: 18 % Le Palais des bonbons et du nougat at Montélimar:147 000
Group accommodation: 5 % La Cité du chocolat at Tain-l’Hermitage :142 000
Chambres d'hôtes: 3%
5 VILLAGES CLASSIFIED "MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN FRANCE"
Grignan, Mirmande, Montbrun-les-Bains, La Garde-Adhémar, Le Poët-Laval.
Source: Drome Tourist Board
Observatory. 2019 figures.
More :
LES PLUS BEAUX DETOURS : Crest et Nyons
observatoire.ladrometourisme.com
Do you know?
Ferrassières is the most southern village in the Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne region.
The smallest village in the Drôme only has 1 inhabitant but is still a charming place
for all that : Rochefourchat, in Drôme provençale.
11THE DRÔME
IS GOOD FOR YOU
From organic produce to well-being
From organic produce to well-being
PThe leading French département for organic produce, the Drôme is noteworthy for being a world leader in PPAM (perfumed,
aromatic and medical plants). You will find these plants in well-being establishments, mainly used in the form of essential oils,
floral water or organic cosmetics.
As you may have gathered, the Drôme is a feel good place where you can recharge your batteries, enjoy the climate, visit the
spa village of Montbrun-les-Bains and, as an extra, enjoy an essential lavender oil massage - organic of course.
THERMAL RESORT AT MONTBRUN-LES-BAINS - VALVITAL
An exceptional environment amidst lavender fields and Provençal vegetation, at the foot of the hilltop village of Montbrun-
les-Bains, listed as one of the most attractive villages of France, whose thermal waters have relieved rheumatism and chest
complaints since Roman times.
The thermal spa offers you its ‘Aqua-détente’ facility, including thermal baths, hammam, sauna, panoramic terrace featuring two
outdoor jacuzzis and solariums, group sports, relaxation, and aqua gym coaching.
The spa, in the course of its most recent renovation has made full use of environmentally friendly materials (HQE standards) and
can now capture the calories from the water outflow to heat the air. Further work is currently in progress.
2 half days, the ‘Escapade bien-être Détox ‘package at 201 € (202 price). 2021 season : March 15 to November 13.
Domaine thermal Valvital de Montbrun-les-Bains - Frédéric Prades - Tel. 04 75 28 80 75
frederic.prades@valvital.fr - www.valvital.fr
OUR ‘CHARM’ ACCOMMODATION WHICH INCLUDE A SPA
LE CHÂTEAU LES OLIVIERS DE SALETTES LE MAS DE LA ROCHE
At the end of a country track Once you have passed
there lies a superb château through the porch, you find
where silence rules. Around yourself in a calm courtyard;
and about are only loungers await you in the
mountains, lavender fields shade of a fig tree. There are
and olive orchards. The 3 bedrooms and a suite in
Château les Oliviers de this former silk mill.
Salettes offers 23 rooms and Well-being area in the
a gourmet restaurant. natural setting of a vaulted cellar. Spa (jacuzzi, sauna) and
The well-being centre, installed in the former wine-making hammam.
cellars features 2 treatment rooms, a sauna, a hammam, an Sophro-Bien-être holidays
outdoor jacuzzi, a relaxing Zen garden and an attractive Maison d’Hôtes - Le Mas de la Roche at Montbrison-sur-Lez
fitness room. A cocooned destination for a moment of Michèle et Pierre Mezin
relaxation in the hands of experts and practitioners. Tel. 06 72 94 92 49 - 06 07 34 46 26
Hôtel-restaurant Château les Oliviers de Salettes at Charols www.masdelaroche.com
Dominique Berger (Mme) et Robin Leyssens
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 00 19 30
contact@chateau-lesoliviers.com
www.chateau-lesoliviers.com
12THE DRÔME IS GOOD FOR YOU
LA FERME FORTIA FAC&SPERA HÔTEL ET SPA 4*
6 ‘gîtes de charme’, 6 The Pavillon de l’Hermitage
Saharan lodges, Django’s became, in the course of
cabin in the wild setting of 2019, a Fac&Spera Hôtel
the Baronnies. Outside and Spa 4* hotel. The hotel
swimming pool and and its annexes have been
outstanding views, with a redecorated in the colours of
well-being are to round off the Maison Chapoutier. The
these moments of Marius Bistro, with a nod to Marius, the great grandfather of
contentment: Zen ambience, 30° temperature, winter come Michel Chapoutier, is modern, cosy and sharpens the
summer. Oriental hammam, in marble, 5 place jacuzzi, appetite with its voluminous room giving onto the open area
interior swimming pool with swimming against the current kitchen.
facility, not forgetting essential oil massages for complete On weekday evenings, from Tuesday to Saturday (between
relaxation. 18h and 23h), the Dureza bar offers a wide selection
La Ferme Fortia at Montréal-les-Sources - Christian Jévaudan of wine by the glass, whisky, gins and vodkas. Bar food
Tél.04 +33(0)4 75 27 44 55 - 06 88 76 32 84 available with platters of cold meats, cheeses and desserts.
www.ferme-fortia.fr The Maison Chapoutier features a quality hotel experience
and encourages both business and wine tourism, with
spacious rooms and modern styling.
CHÂTEAU DE MONTFROC 55 room hotel with 6 suites – 8 hotel apartments.
This 13th century castle Contemporary SPA area
and former agricultural Fac&Spera Hôtel and spa 4* at Tain-L'Hermitage
estate (with sheep barn, Gontran FLINT D'AURIAC
stables and remarkable Tel. +33 (0)4 75 08 65 00 - www.pavillon-ermitage.com
seigneurial pigeon loft),
today offers 3 chambres
d’hôtes and 2 high
standard gîtes, in the LE SPA DES TERRASSES
heart of the Baronnies provençales, at the extreme South- Jean-François,
Eastern point of the Drôme on its frontier with the Hautes- physiotherapist, and
Alpes and the Alpes de Haute Provence. Spa with Jacuzzi Lucie will take you under
and sauna. their wing and show you
Château de Montfroc at Montfroc all the features the site
Elena et Olivier Caillard Marconi offers.
Tel. +33 (0)7 83 13 95 69 - www.montfroc.com Outside: a heated
swimming pool, heated
to 31° and featuring whirlpool baths, swimming against a
MANOIR LE ROURE current, a waterfall and massaging jets, two Jacuzzis, two
Reopened on 25 October hydro jets (water mattress treatment)
2019. Following a year of Inside: a hammam, water therapy showers and a tearoom.
renovation, modernisation Allow yourself to be carried along on a wave of wellbeing,
and redecoration, the between water and whirlpools, treatment and relaxation.
Manoir le Roure has Immerse yourself in the water, the heat and the restorative
acquired a new skin. This softness of the landscape.
12th and 19th century 2 nocturnal sessions per week from 15 June to 15 September.
manor house now offers 7 prestigious rooms and 3 family Jean-François FAURE - www.lespadesterrasses.com
suites as well as bistro food in the Orangery, which has Tel. +33(0)6 08 54 71 71 - jff26@wanadoo.fr
rediscovered its original colours. And all this is set in 4
hectares of grounds with a swimming pool. The private SPA,
a unique concept, will open in March 2020.
Set in the countryside, only 3 minutes from the Montélimar
Sud motorway exit, this charming establishment is ideally
situated for excursions into the heart of Drôme Provençale.
10 rooms at 125 € for a double room..
Hôtel Manoir le Roure**** - restaurant at Châteauneuf-du-Rhône
Thierry LOUIS
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 90 93 64 - https://manoirleroure.com
13THE DRÔME IS GOOD FOR YOU
TAKE SOME TIME OUT IN THE GREENERY
ERIK BORJA’S ZEN GARDEN AT BEAUMONT MONTEUX THE MONASTERY GARDENS AT STE-CROIX
The holder of a fine arts The former monastery at Ste
diploma from Algiers, Erik Croix is surrounded by
Borja began his career by extensive terraced parkland.
exhibiting mirror sculptures You will find an arboretum
before creating Zen inspired (with way-marked botanical
Japanese gardens. His finest path), a Monk’s Garden and
pieces are in the Drôme an ethnobotanical garden,
where the artist invites us to which features aromatic and
discover his remarkable gardens dedicated to nature and the medicinal collections. The production and harvesting of
quest for harmony and serenity. medicinal and aromatic plants are a serious business in the
The stroll begins with Japanese gardens: the Garden of Quint valley, of which the monastery forms the entry point.
Meditation and its famous raking techniques which are The garden is made up of a collection of some 300
reminiscent of waves around an island. Beyond you will find medicinal, food and commercially grown plants and is a
yourselves in the Tea garden where in Japan the « Chanoyu » good place for walks and visits. Access is free at all times.
or « tea ceremony » is traditionally celebrated. Further to the The garden is complemented by a permanent aromatic
South the Promenade garden opens up around two ponds exhibition at the monastery.
fed by lively waterfalls. Two Mediterranean gardens follow, The former monastery is today an international conference
situated on the south side of the hill and the orchard/kitchen centre for groups.
garden. On the banks of the Herbasse stream, the arboretum L’Ancien Monastère at Ste-Croix - www.le-monastère.org
and bamboo area can also be found. Contact for guided visit : Lise-May Viment
The garden is classed as a « Jardin Remarquable » Les Fleurs de May 06 71 83 98 14
Le Jardin Zen d’Erik Borja at Beaumont-Monteux
Tel. 04 75 07 32 27 - contact@erikborja.fr
www.erikborja.fr ‘HERBES À LA FRANÇAISE’ GARDEN AT LA GARDE-ADHÉMAR
Occupying a terraced site overlooking the Rhône Valley at
the heart of one of the prettiest villages in France, this garden
SANOFLORE BOTANICAL GARDEN AT GIGORS ET LOZERON. features a collection of over 200 medicinal and pleasure
This is a veritable natural laboratory at the heart of the plants awarded the prestigious « Jardin Remarquable » label.
Vercors Region Natural Park (PNR). The garden features a Guided garden visits:
living collection of 350 aromatic and medicinal plants. Danielle ARCUCCI
https://www.sanoflore.fr/resources/fr/pdf/Fiche_visite_ Tél +33 (0)6 71 83 64 39
jardin_botanique.pdf - Tel. +33(0)4 75 76 46 60
FASTING, DETOXIFICATION AND WALKING: A JOURNEY TOWARDS ONESELF, TO LIVE BET-
TER WITH OTHER PEOPLE FORMULAE WHICH ACT ON THE BODY AND THER SPIRIT!
FASTING AND WALKING WILD THINKING: FASTING AND WALKING
Pionneers and founders of fasting and walking in France, Gertrud Situated on the outer fringe of the natural ramparts of the Vercors, at
and Gisbert BOLLING have organised courses since 1990. the heart of a village surrounded by greenery and hanging onto the
The courses always start on a Saturday throughout the year, side of a mountain, at 700 metres altitude, the ‘Pensée Sauvage’
at Léoux in Drôme Provençale in an outstanding setting. centre enjoys an outstanding setting; a perfect harmony existing
These week-long Buchinger type courses in dietary fasting between its parkland set with ancient trees and a plunging view over
(water, herbal teas, filtered bouillons and diluted fruit juice) the surrounding valleys. 4 kinds of detoxification courses, 1 400 €/
are organised in conjunction with walking in a natural per person 7 days/ 6 nights.
environment as a principal activity. Centre La Pensée Sauvage at Plan de Baix
From 400 € per week. Acommodation is extra. Tel. +33 (0)4 75 44 55 58 - Thomas Uhl et Maëlys
Jeûne et Randonnée Bölling at Léoux (Villeperdrix) www.lapenseesauvage.com
Bölling Family
Tel. +33 (0)6 33 16 66 88 - www.jeune-et-randonnee.com/
L'AMANDIER
For the last 15 years Dominique and Pierre offer fasting and
walking stays in a charming hamlet with a view over the outer
ramparts of the Vercors, a setting very conducive to meditation.
7 day stay from 760 €, with accommodation extra (from
250 € for 6 nights).
L’Amandier at Gigors et Lozeron
Dominique et Pierre Juveneton - Tel. +33 (0)4 75 76 40 89
https://amandier.info/
14ORGANIC DRÔME
Organic Drôme
The Drôme is the number one departement in France for organic production and offers a wide range of produce: agriculture,
viticulture, cosmetics, etc. The Drôme is also the world leader in the production and the processing of perfumed, aromatic and
medicinal plants (the PPAM).
Organic production in the Drôme in a few figures: (from Agence Bio- 2019)
- Organic production in the departement reached 27 % of the LA CHEVRE QUI SAOURIT (A GOAT FROM SAOU)
SAU [total agricultural area] (whereas the French average is A building typical of the Drôme, boasting comfortable and
6.5%). There are 1410 farms and 41 475 certified organic convivial accommodation, next to a working farm offering
hectares, 287 transformers and 93 specialised retail outlets. delicious local produce: this is the recipe that Inès and Daniel
- 1633 hectares of organic fruit, or 6% of French production. wish to share with their guests.
- World leader in the production of perfumed, aromatic Two gîtes and a chambre d’hôtes (‘Eco-hébergeurs’ of the
and medicinal plants. The département boasts 5 organic BioVallée). Learn about the farm, AOP organic picodon
cosmetic firms. The PPAM network accounts for 90% of (goat’s cheese).
regional production. The + point: Inès, who is also a mountain guide, can take
you on a day or half-day hike and Jojo, the farm donkey,
The « Manger Bien, manger Bio » operation involves 75% can come too.
of state secondary schools. In 2018, following on from the La Chèvre qui Saoûrit - Inès de Rancourt et Daniel Gilles
2008 ‘Grenelle de l‘Environnement’ [law], the 50% organic 180 route de Crest 26400 SAOU
products served in public canteens target was met ! Tel. +33 (0)6 14 53 39 13 - chevrequisaourit@gmail.com
www.chevrequisaourit.com
READY TO GO
ORGANIC PRODUCE, TERROIR AND WELL-BEING;
your week-end in the pays de Dieulefit. GUIDE TO ORGANIC EATING IN THE DROME
Join the butterfly dance… No less than 150 addresses feature in this guide, produced
Look after the natural kingdom as well as you look after for consumers and tourists, but also for all local people
yourselves, such is the motto of Karine and Gérard. They in the Drôme who wish to know the organic farms of the
will welcome you to their Ecosite, the Danse des Papillons; département better and stock up on local organic produce.
four hectares of fresh air planted with mature oak trees, a Contact: Fanny Peyrin - Tel. +33 (0)4 75 61 19 36
meadow and a river. They will spoil you with their tasty fanny.peyrin@aurabio.org - www.auvergnerhonealpes.bio
organic breakfasts served, as was your dinner on arrival,
‘table d’hôte’. Karine will remove all your tensions and
READY TO GO
tight spots through her ‘well-being’ massages. You are at
BOHEMIAN WEEKEND: SLEEP IN A GYPSY CARAVAN
the heart of Picodon country; meet the passionate cheese
From 210 €/2 nights 2 pers.
producers at the Pracoutel goat farm at Vesc. Complete your
Eric and Marie-Claire are organic farmers. On their mid-
organic gourmet tour with a visit and tasting session at the
altitude mountain farm they rear lambs and produce cordials
Serre des Vignes family estate.
made from plants and wheat. You can enjoy excursions
Acommodation in chambre d’hôtes (La Danse des papillons)
within the farm itself, wider expeditions to Saoû forest or you
with organic breakfasts, 1 local produce dinner in ‘table
can participate in courses run by Marie-Claire: working
d'hôtes’, 1 picodon themed restaurant meal, 1 ‘well-being’
felted wool, making plant cordials and flower jelly; or
massage, visit and tasting session to a wine cellar and goat
you can learn how to make leavened bread.
farm visit.
Accommodation in a gypsy caravan.
La Danse des Papillons - Karine NIVON
La Roulotte du Panicaut - Eric et Marie-Claire Bouttier
4905 Route de Dieulefit - 26770 La Roche-Saint-Secret
Ferme de Lagier - 26400 Francillon-sur-Roubion
Tel. +33 (0)6 50 61 82 45 - www.ladansedespapillons.com
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 76 00 46 / 06 99 36 23 59
www.lepanicaut.com
15ORGANIC DRÔME
The Biovallée
Even more committed organic producers!
BIOVALLÉE We can list pioneer structures such as:
BIOVALLÉE® is an area of 2200 km , along the Drôme
2 THE AGRO-ECOLOGICAL CENTRE AT AMANINS
between Die and Loriol. It consists of 102 communes with The centre extends to 55 hectares in a nature conservation
only 54 000 inhabitants. The project is of course only area. It is an agricultural production centre and also an
possible with the involvement of inhabitants and stake ecology centre, born of a meeting of minds between the
holders in the area and aims to make the Drôme a national philosopher and humanist Pierre RABHI and company
reference point in terms of sustainable development. boss Michel VALENTIN (the latter deceased in an accident
in 2012). The adventure, which started in 2003, today
A few targeted outputs in figures: comprises a team of 15 people who look after the farm, the
- Diminish energy consumption in the area by 20% by cultivated meadows, sheep breeding, cheese production,
2020 and by over 50% in 2040. cereal production, the mill, etc… The kitchen is supplied
- Achieve 100% local renewable energy production in from garden and greenhouse produce – the latter extends
the area by the 2040 horizon and 25% by 2020. to 8 000 m². Here you are invited to join workshops, help
- Attain a target of 50% of farmers and total agricultural bring in the crops, knead dough and make earth bricks.
Everything is done in-house: a wind generator supplies the
area in organic production by 2020.
centre with electricity; solar panels heat the water and the
- Supply 80% of food to canteens from organic or local buildings, topped up where necessary by a wood-fuel boiler
production by 2020. and wood-burning stoves. The plant based sewage lagoons
- Halve the volume of refuse sent to treatment centres produce pure water which can be used for watering plants.
by 2020. Accommodation is in chambres d’hôtes, wood cabins or
- Forbid, by 2020, throughout the planning process, nature camping.
the destruction of agricultural land in favour of Les Amanins - Renaud Bouzidi
development land. 26400 La Roche-sur-Grane
- Develop high level training in sustainable development. Tel. +33 (0)4 75 43 75 05 - ligne 3
- Create 2,500 jobs in the ecological sector by 2020. com.amanins@gmail.com - www.lesamanins.com
- Put in place quality training in sustainable development.
The Biovallée in a few words and a few figures.
The valley is rich in natural resources: soil, wind and sun.
The resources generate biomass of a biodiversity hard Unique environmental quality
to equal at a European level, at the scale of a valley of Extremely extensive bio-diversity (over 5000 plants), at a
this area. The challenge is to preserve these resources meeting place of 4 climates.
whilst using them to satisfy the main requirements of the The greatest density of stags, beavers and orchids in
population: drinking water, food, housing, energy, health, France!
social and cultural quality of life. The last 100 km wild river in Europe.
1/3 of the area recognised to be of ecological interest;
LA BIOVALLÉE capitalises first and foremost on a fertile national nature reserves; Natura 2000.
ecological network of organisations and companies. In Land of the great pioneers of things organic: Sanoflore/
effect, the area is already characterised by a strong organic Groupe L’Oréal (1972) pioneer of organic essential oils,
and sustainable development culture. Over a number L’Herbier du Diois (1979) supplier of 72% of the European
of years, the following has evolved: a plethora of eco- market in organic aromatic and medicinal plants. First salon
construction initiatives, the economics of social and mutual of organic materials, « Tech & Bio », creation of an organic
support, short supply chains, and renewable energy and hub: nursery for young organic farmers; platform for the
organic agriculture. distribution of organic products for school canteens.
Association Biovallée: Contact Jean Serret
jserret@val-de-drome.com
26400 EURRE - Tél.+ 33 (0)4 26 52 11 22
communication@biovallee.net - www.biovallee.net
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