Camping du Devès

As Camping du Devès is around four kilometres from Dieulefit, it's within easy reach of shops, cafés and the weekly markets of several rural villages, which'll give you a chance to pick up some local produce for several fine French feasts back at base. The Drôme region is particularly popular for pedal rides and promenades: plenty of walks begin on or near the site, and further afield you've got hikes among vineyards and olive groves on the Rocheville estate, where you can learn about the region's treasured Nyons black olive and learn to spot the Côtes du Rhône region's different grape varieties. For more splendidly scenic walks, this time punctuated by wildlife, visit the famed geological nature reserve and bird sanctuary of Saoû Forest, half an hour's drive away, to see all sorts of species ranging from birds, foxes and badgers to boars, weasels and deer. Other ideas for sightseeing days in the area include trips to Chateau de Grignan; the handsome village of Le Poët-Laval; lively Nyons; the UNESCO-listed Papal Palace Episcopal Ensemble and bridge in Avignon; and Montélimar, known best for its nougat.