The Val Drôme Soleil campsite in the Drôme department is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of France. In a landscape of slopes, steep rocks and mountains. The greater part of the department has been a protected nature reserve since 1979 and derives its name from the river Drôme. The river is near the campsite and is a joy for both young and old. In spring, when there is more water in the river, it offers very nice canoe- and rafting possibilities for the more experienced.

Amidst large vineyards, orchards, lavender-fields and above all the rugged nature are picturesque towns like Crest, Mirmande and Die. There are also cosy markets, a butterfly garden and a crocodile farm nearby.

There are many places of interest and one can make very nice trips in the area: walking, on bicycle or by car, for instance to the mountains, Col de la Bataille, Col de la Chaudiere, Col de Rousset and Combe Laval. We also recommend the pottery-village Dieulefit and the big Thursday market in Nyons. The well-known towns in the area are Valence, Romans and Montélimar.

Around the department.

The Drôme lies between the Alps, the Ardèche, the Rhône valley and the Provence. The area is privileged to have clean air and a very stable climate. Due to the large height differences in the department, between 60 and 2400 meters, there is a very rich variety of flowers and plants. It is a paradise for people seeking tranquillity and who love nature.

Val Drôme Soleil is surrounded by mountains. To the North lies regional nature reserve “Parc du Vercors”, a landscape dominated by huge limestone rocks, pine- and beech forests and a nearly unspoiled nature. A paradise for walkers. They can make a selection from 180 tracks. There are a lot of brooks, some of them cut deep into the limestone plateau which have created impressive caves, which we highly recommend you to visit.

In the West we find the Rhône valley, known for its tasty wine and lovely castles, high above the colourful valley. Here you can visit nature reserves and pre-historical parks.

To the South lies the Provence, with its lavender- and sunflower fields and the vineyards. In addition there are the Greek and Roman archaeological sites.

Further information you can find by means of the following links:

• General: Tourisme de la Drôme
• Crest: Ville de Crest or Office de Tourisme de Crest
• Tower of Crest: La Tour de Crest
• Parc du Vercors: Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors
• Bird park in Upie: Le Jardin aux Oiseaux
• Crocodile farm in Pierrelatte: La Ferme aux Crocodiles
• Butterfly garden in Die: Le Jardin des Découvertes
• Vultures in Rémuzat: Rémuzat en Drôme Provençale
• Tropical aquarium in Allex: Aquarium des Tropiques
• Safari park in Peaugres: Safari de Peaugres
• Adventure park in Peyrins: Parcours Aventure Drôme des Collines
• Saoû: Office du Tourisme de Saoû
• Caves in Choranche: Grottes de Choranche
• Fossils in La Voulte: Musée de Paléontologie de La Voulte-sur-Rhône
• Jazz festival in Crest: Crest Jazz Vocal
• Rhône-Alpes at a glance: RhôneAlpes Tourisme
• Factory shop center in Romans: Marques Avenue Romans
• Postman Cheval's Palace in Hauterives: Palais du Facteur Cheval