Gastronomy and craftsmanship are deeply rooted in the identity of Drôme.
Gastronomy is the art of good cuisine, offering exceptional flavors and aromas. Drôme is abundant with fine local products.
Sweet treats such as Montélimar nougat, Pogne de Romans, and Valrhona chocolate from Tain l'Hermitage, used by top pastry chefs worldwide, are just a few examples. The Swiss, a specialty from Valence, is said to have originated as a tribute to the Swiss guards who protected the body of Pope Pius VI in Valence.
Other savory products like Limouches charcuterie, Nyons olive oil, ravioles, and the black truffle, also known as the black diamond, will delight even the most discerning palates!
The cheese platter boasts delights such as Picodon and Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage, both AOP certified from Drôme, and Saint-Marcelin, an IGP, part of which is produced in Drôme.
Drôme is a land of exceptional wines: Clairette de Die, Côtes du Rhône including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Vinsobres (all three classified as crus), as well as country wines like Comté de Grignan... Wine enthusiasts will find joy in their taste buds. For non-alcoholic delights, Eyguebelle produces quality syrups and liqueurs in the traditional way.
Lavender, thyme, rosemary, sage, and basil - aromatic herbs grow abundantly throughout Drôme, enhancing the finest dishes!
Seven Michelin-starred chefs contribute to the gastronomic universe of Drôme: Pic, la Cachette, Flaveurs, les Cèdres, le Clair de la Plume, le Kléber, and le Domaine du Colombier!
For those with a chef's soul, regular markets in Valence, Romans, Nyons, Buis-les-Baronnies, and many others offer the best products from Drôme.
And because the organic sector is significant in and for Drôme, agriculture, viticulture in particular, and even organic cosmetics are booming.
Craftsmanship is evident throughout Drôme: some villages are renowned for their art workshops. Cliousclat, Saint-Uze, and Dieulefit host numerous pottery artisans. The House of Ceramics in Dieulefit features a museum, exhibitions, and pottery workshops. Poët-Laval has a ceramic workshop. Mirmande, classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, hosts many sculpture exhibitions. Charols has a Drôme artisanal cutlery.
Formerly the capital of luxury footwear, Romans-sur-Isère is a city of craftsmanship. The Shoe Museum is located there, showcasing style, comfort, and material evolution through 16,500 collection pieces spanning 4,000 years of history.
Gastronomy and craftsmanship are just a few aspects of Drôme waiting to be (re)discovered by booking your camping stay.
