Discover the Drome - the New Provence

Posted on 8th January, 2015

When you are tired of rushing about, tired of trying to find somewhere to park your car-before the market packs up and goes home, of endless queueing, from motorway to restaurant…come and see us in the Drôme… remembering to shift down a gear.

This area of France offers an incomparable tapestry of landscapes leisure activites and ambiances. Therefore providing for the tastes and preferences of each and every one. Wether you prefer sports,floating down a river or tackling the Vercors mountains, music, classic through to Jazz, or sitting under a plane tree with ice cubes tinkling in your glass..the Drôme has it all!

You will delight in savouring the cuisine and flavours of the Drôme. The balmy warmth is echoed in dishes spiced with olive oil, garlic and herbes, vegetables gorged with sunshine to be enjoyed with a glass of locally produced Côtes du Rhône wine.

An exceptionally agreable climate encourages games, songs, dances, festivals and celebrations of all kinds. Known as the Bio Valley, it is Frances top producer of organic food, to the delight of all, the local markets are packed with produce of incomparable quality. Vegetables, fruit, meat and cheeses galore. The star being a goat cheese called ‘Picodon’. The’ confrerie du Picodon’ taking very seriously their mission to safeguard the impecacble reputation of this local favourite.

Situated between the Ardeche, Isere, Hautes Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Vaucluse, the Drôme is divided into distinct sections. With the Drôme des Colines in the north enjoying semi-continental weather, and south of Montelimar mediteranian. The Diois mountains provide skiing, and the Vercors national park holds precious unique species of butterfly and orchids.

If you are looking to buy a property in the Drome either for holidays or for a more permanent move, then take a look at our portfolio of character properties for sale in the Drome and Ardeche. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, then please contact us so we can help you track down the perfect French house for you and your family.

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