Holiday homes in Valréas

Valréas is part of what is known as "L'Enclave des Papes": a piece of the Vaucluse that is completely surrounded by the Drôme. Geographically it feels as if you are in the Drôme, but administratively and historically Valréas belongs to the Vaucluse (84).

Valréas's unusual location

In the 14th century the Popes of Avignon bought several villages (Valréas, Visan, Grillon and Richerenches). As a result, those villages remained part of the Papal States for centuries. When the départements were created, they stayed with the Vaucluse, despite lying among Drôme villages.

Sights

• The Tour de l'Horloge
An emblematic tower overlooking the village, with a fine view of the surrounding hills.

• Château de Simiane
An elegant castle where you can discover the history of the Enclave and temporary exhibitions.

• Église Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth
A beautiful 12th-century church with impressive Romanesque features.

Day trips

• Grignan (10 min): known for its impressive Renaissance castle.
• Nyons (20 min): town of olives, a friendly market and a Provençal atmosphere.
• Vaison-la-Romaine (25 min): unique Roman excavations, a theatre and an old town.
• Richerenches (15 min): famous for its truffle market in winter.