10 Sights & Landmarks in Drome That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Drome, France including Universite du Vin, Mosaic of the Four Rivers of Paradise, Memorial des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Loriol, Combe Laval, Prieure de Charriere, Institut du Monde de l'Olivier, Tower of Crest, Chateau de Grignan, Ferme Bres, Pont Roman.
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1. Universite du Vin
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
The "Université du Vin - Wine University", was founded in 1978. Based in the Castle of Suze-la-Rousse since its creation, the Université du Vin is an academic institution dedicated to the art of wine-making and wine-tasting. Are you a wine-lover? Do you want to know more about vineyards and wines? Come and take a look at our programs! - Wine Tasting for beginners or advanced level - Food and wine pairing - "Mythical wines" tasting and many other classes!
2. Mosaic of the Four Rivers of Paradise
3. Memorial des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Loriol
4. Combe Laval
5. Prieure de Charriere
6. Institut du Monde de l'Olivier
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Institut du Monde de l'Olivier (The Institute of the World of Olive Trees) was founded in 1996 and is an information resource center celebrating the symbol of Provence, the olive tree.
7. Tower of Crest
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
The tower of CREST, listed in the register of historical monuments stands proudly at the gateway to the Vercors From the terasse of this, at (52 metres, the highest Donjon of France,a striking view unfolds across the Drome valley and surrounding mountains. On the inside, the tower comes alive with its lightings, sound effects, furnshings, models and explanations recounting 900 years of history. The medieval Tower with its battlements and lord's residence recreates the life of feudal times. Between the15th and the19th centuries, the Tower served as a prison for protestants, libertines and republicans and the graffiti left on its walls evoke the prisoner's sense of rebellion, their suffering and their hopes .
Reviewed By BastianV - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We, and especially the kids loved climbing the tower and its chamber. The views on top are majestic and the castle is renovated very nicely. Really impressive and a must see if you visit the region.
8. Chateau de Grignan
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4.5 based on 1,094 reviews
Made famous by marchioness of Sevigne’s correspondence, the chateau of Grignan is the largest Renaissance palace in South-East France. Its majestic silhouette towering above the village offers magnificent panoramic views of the Drome provencale. Nowadays, collections of paintings, fine furniture and precious fabrics fill its elegant rooms.
Reviewed By NigelW938 - Agde, France
If you understand French then you should take the 90 min guided tour. Our guide was a young lady full of enthusiasm which made the story of this originally 10 century fortress fascinating and pushes one to follow up on the lives of those who lived there down through the ages and who had so much influence on French history. The Adhémar family owned the fort from 1239 and it is a descendant, François de Castellane-Ornano-Adhémar de Monteil de Grignan who after the death of his second wife married Françoise de Sévigné the daughter of the Marquise de Sévigné also known as Madame de Sévigné. The Chateau is magnificent and contains a large collection of tapestries and paintings. The rooms are extremely well explained by printed panels both in French and English. As non flash photography is allowed it is possible to document your visit thoroughly. Being situated on the highest point of the village the view is 360 degrees over the rolling countryside. The village which is built all around the Chateau must also be visited so count on having at least one full day.
9. Ferme Bres
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
10. Pont Roman
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