Montélimar - Drôme Provençale
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Montélimar

A foretaste of Provence

With its wide provençal-style boulevards, the French capital of nougat has long been known as a classic stop on the way south, while lavender and truffles proliferate nearby.

Stroll around the historic centre’s cobbled streets and enjoy the many tourist sights appealing to all ages scattered around Montélimar. At the top of town stands the medieval Château des Adhémar, now a contemporary art centre hosting prestigious temporary exhibitions. For fun with all the family, there are the nougat-making houses or the Palais de Bonbons, dedicated to sweets – these places delight the taste-buds and imagination of young and old alike!

Continue a little south and you arrive in the Drôme Provençale, presaging Provence, passing through the wonderful vine country of Grignan-les-Adhémar.

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Valence / La Voulte-sur-Rhône / Le Pouzin

Valence / La Voulte-sur-Rhône / Le Pouzin

33 km
2 h 12 min
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After a halt at Valence’s southern river port of L'Epervière, ViaRhôna leads you back onto the western, Ardèche bank of the Rhône. The Ardèche is known for its exceptional caves, archaeological sites, characterful villages, châteaux and nature reserves. From La Voulte-sur-Rhône, you can discover rugged central Ardèche by taking the Dolce Via route up the Eyrieux Valley. Continuing south along ViaRhôna, cross the Printegarde Nature Reserve to reach Le Pouzin after another short trip across the Rhône into the Drôme.
Le Pouzin / Cruas / Châteauneuf-du-Rhône / Viviers

Le Pouzin / Cruas / Châteauneuf-du-Rhône / Viviers

40 km
2 h 41 min
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ViaRhôna cycle route continues south towards Cruas. Heritage sites stand out in this area. Cruas Abbey, with its extraordinary medieval architecture, contrasts greatly with the industrial heritage around here, marked by cement-making works. An intriguing link between old and new is provided by the recent Himalayan-style footbridge at Rochemaure, built using the pillars of the Vieux Pont, an historic bridge over the Rhône.