Bed & breakfast and holliday rentals - La Ferme de Pauroux - Drome - France - +31 475 53 48 98 - info@pauroux.com
Bed & breakfast La Ferme de Pauroux is situated in the Drôme at Mornans, halfway between the two villages Saoû (6 km) and Bourdeaux (4 km). At the other side of the road you find at the border of the property, the river the Roubion with lovely spots to swim, play and relax.
The Roubion
Drôme is situated between the Vercors and the Provence and has a breathtaking landscape of hills and cliffs overgrown with pine-trees, lavender and sunflowers. Small typical French villages are nestled in the hills. The Drôme is fun for everyone and you surely will enjoy the beautiful scenery and the villages.
The Drôme-valley
Poët
Célard
Bourdeaux
Bourdeaux is a lovely village with beautiful castle ruins. The weekly market attracts a lot of locals and tourists At La Ferme de Pauroux is the start of a beautiful hikingtrail about 6 kilometers, through the hills, to Bourdeaux.
Les Villages Perchés
'Les Villages Perchés' are several villages all situated up the hill near a castle. At the tourist offices you can find itineraries by car and bike to visit them. They also have information on hiking trails. The nearest tour is 'Les Pays de Saoû et de Bourdeaux. In total there are four different itineraries available.
Mirmande Autichamps Saoû
Crest
North of Mornans, about 20 minutes away you find Crest. Crest is known for it's medieval citycentre and narrow streets. Crest also boosts the highest medieval tower in France of 52 meters. From the tower you can see the Drôme streaming through the heart of this ancient village. There is a weekly market and in the summer there is also a 'marché nocturne', an evening market where you can buy and taste regional products and dishes such as the aperitif wine Clarette de Die and delicious goat cheese like the Picodon.
Crest
Dieulefit
Dieulefit is also at 20 minutes distance from Mornans, but to the south. Just like Crest it is a village with pleasant small roads and local markets. Dieulefit is the gateway to the Drôme Provençale.
Nature
Besides the typical villages, nature has a lot to offer, like the natural reserve 'Des Ramieres' along the banks of the river the Drôme. The cliffs of Omblèze are impressive with a waterfall of 72m. A hiking trail along the waterfall brings you to the river and a beautiful spot to play and swim. More to the north you find the Vercors with spectacular cliffs and cleaves, which are really worth to visit.
The Vercors
Cities
Besides the villages there are also cities which are worth visiting. Montelimar the city of nougat is at about 40 minutes, Valence at one hour and Avignon with the well known bridge from Avignon is at 1,5 hour distance.
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