Between Valence and Montélimar, in the heart of the Drôme Provençale and the Vercors Natural Park, Die is one of these small destinations perfect for sports and cultural stays. Far from the crowd, in the middle of the mountains, Die suits all your desires, winter and summer.
Watered by the Drôme, Die lives to the rhythm of the meanders of its waters that meander through the plateau of the Vercors. With a history dating back to the Neolithic period, Die is an ancient Roman city with a beautiful preserved heritage. You will not be able to visit it without seeing its ramparts: two kilometres long and 3.60 metres wide, this thick 3rd century wall encircles the heart of the village. The Porte Saint-Marcel, Die's main entrance door, is also worth seeing: dating from the 3rd century, it is the only period door in the town to have stood the test of time. After walking along the ramparts, climb up to the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville: known for its fountain and bronze bust of the Countess Beatrice de Die, it offers incomparable views of the Glandasse mountain which overlooks the entire city. The Place de l'Évêché and its former Episcopal Palace are also worth a visit: its Saint-Nicolas chapel, built in one of the towers of the rampart, is one of Die's most interesting sites. Its sumptuous 12th century mosaic (mosaic of the Four Rivers), its wall paintings, its 18th century wallpapers and its beautiful altar engraved with a bull make it a unique place marked by history. The Protestant temple and its sculpted door in the Louis XIV style, the "Faure de Vercors" house and its door with braces, the Notre-Dame cathedral, the rue du marché and its old houses, the vaulted passage of the Rue des Cordeliers, the rue Camille Buffardel and its "Musée Archéologique de Die et du Diois", the Château Saint-Laurent, the Abbey of Valcroissant and its wonderful views over the steep valleys, the rue de l'Armellerie, the district of Chastel, its narrow streets and its citadel are just some of the places to see during your stay in Die. With your family, don't miss the Garden of Discoveries: a huge butterfly farm, it is the ideal place to contemplate hundreds of exotic specimens, each more colourful than the next.
Gastronomy and wine lovers? You have come to the right place. Today surrounded by vast wine-growing lands, Die gives pride of place to AOC productions, such as Crémant de Die and Clairette. In May, the Clairette festival is celebrated, the perfect opportunity to taste this local drink through tasting workshops and many activities.
Going on holiday in Die also means choosing a destination that is 100% natural, dynamic and preserved, perfect for outdoor activities. The Drôme Aventure leisure park will delight adventurers from 7 to 77 years old thanks to a wide range of activities for all levels: canyoning, canoeing in the Drôme, kayaking, tubing, via ferrata, rock tours, climbing, off-road e-trottinette, paragliding, mountain biking (at the Cols de Bergu and Marignac), caving, adventure trails... The choice is wide! If hiking is what you are looking for, Die and the Diois region have many sites and itineraries for your excursions: the Vallon de la Jarjatte, the Sucettes de Borne, the Cirque d'Archiane, the Vallon de Combeau, the GR 93, the GR 95 and GR 91 trails, the Pas du Loup et de la Roche, the Col Fauchard, the Col de la Tour, the Ravin de la Combe, the Col de Cologne and the Claps de Luc en Diois will help you discover the smallest secrets of the Vercors massif. Finally, in winter, the Col du Rousset and Lus-la-Jarjatte will give you the opportunity to ski, cross-country or cross-country, toboggan, snowboard, snowshoe and mountaineer, all in a splendid immaculate setting.
Les Foulons campsite is located in Luc-en-Diois in the Drôme region. Nestled between the mountains and the sun, it welcomes you to an idyllic, green...
