Nyons


Nyons
Nyons is primarily well-known for its tremendously fertile soil, its very special light and mild climate with 300 sunny days a year. In Nyons there are good possibilities for relaxing in the wonderful surrounding countryside and/or for exciting activities with sport and interesting trips. The area around Nyons offers a wide range of sports activities including golfing, walking and hiking, cycling, skiing, horseback riding, climbing and paragliding.

Activities in Nyons

  • Markets: There are markets every day in the area. The two biggest are in Nyons (Thursday) and in Vaison-la-Romaine (Tuesday). Carpentras, situated 44 km from Nyons, has a huge market on Friday.
  • Big public aqualand.
  • Restaurants.
  • Riding.
  • Climbing
  • Walking and hiking tours in wonderful surroundings
  • Paragliding
  • Cycling: Challenges for everyone – both experienced and families with children. There are several scenic tours to other villages in the area, many easy mountain routes as well as the difficult Mont Ventoux route.
  • Golf –There are lots of courses in the region of Rhône Alpes and 8 in the department of Drôme. Most of the courses can be found on the French golf union’s website. Unfortunately the website is in French. Seek under Guide de golfs and then under the region Rhône Alpes: www.ffgolf.org
  • Ski resorts within 1½ hours driving distance: www.skifrance.fr/default-a.htm.

Sights in Nyons

  • The remains of the town wall.
  • La Tour Randonne, tower from the 13th century with its fantastic bell tower.
  • Le Quartier des Forts with its narrow winding streets and vaults.
  • Olive museum
  • Roman bridge from the 14th century (historical monument).
Nyons

Nyons lies beautifully in the heart of Drôme Provençale, at the border of the lowland and the mountains.

To the east rise the Pre Alps with heights of 1000 metres or more and to the west the landscape changes character towards the plains of the Rhône.
The old bridge in Nyons

Nyons is, with its 6,500 inhabitants, one of the main towns in the region.

It is situated at 270 metres altitude, looking south and well protected, by two mountain ranges, from the Mistral wind, which blows through the Rhône valley from the north. Nyons is set in lush countryside by the Eygues river, surrounded by lavender fields, olive groves and vineyards, close to the famous wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas.

Nyons is not overrun by tourists and the town and its region do not give the impression of being worn down by too many visitors.

La Tour Rondonne

The medieval “grand” village of Nyons has a great many attractions.

The beautiful old bridge, crossing high over Eygues dates from the 14th century. It is fairly narrow, but it is still in use. Don’t miss crossing the bridge by foot and enjoy the spectacular views of beautiful landscape to all sides. In Nyons you will find several pretty squares such as Place de la Libération, with its many plane trees, and Place du Dr. Bourdongle, with its arcades full of all kinds of shops. One of the town’s most curious sights is the streets and alleys around Rue des Grands Forts. The streets all lead to the town’s old forts which are built into the fortifications. Walking in Rue des Grands Forts or especially in its parallel street, is a walk under covered vaulted passages which have been inhabited for centuries. A stroll through these narrow alleys is like a travel back in time.
Nyons seen from the air

The very mild climate has made Nyons the centre for olive production in Provence.

The small wrinkled, black olives from Nyons carry the quality stamp, Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée.

Nyons is a town with all sorts of shopping possibilities, restaurants and markets.

Of local specialities can be mentioned: olives, apricots, cherries, honey, truffles, lavender, lime blossom flowers, wine and cheese.

We have 4 holiday homes in or near Nyons

Ref.no 26.131
Apartments in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Newly restored apartment in the heart of Nyons

Nyons has a beautiful location at the foot of the Alps, with lavender fields, olive trees and vineyards, close to the famous wines of Chateau-neuf-du-Pape... Read more

Persons 2
56 m2
Bedrooms 1
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From 332 €
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Ref.no 26.130
Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

House in Nyons

Nyons has a beautiful situation at the beginning of the Alps with lavander fields, olive trees and wines, close to the famous vines from Chateau-neuf-du-Pape... Read more

Persons 2
65 m2
Bedrooms 1
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From 332 €
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Ref.no 26.140
Holiday house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Pool villa in Nyons

A very beautiful Provencal house situated in a beautiful and vigorous nature. Surrounded by green mountains and within walking distance of Nyons. The... Read more

Persons 9-10
Pool
130 m2
Bedrooms 4
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From 841 €
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Ref.no 26.145
Vacation house in Provence Côte d'Azur, The south of France

Holiday home in Nyons

The holiday home "Le Presbytere" is located on a small road with olive grove and with 3 other houses only 0.5 km from the center of the charming town... Read more

Persons 14
Pool
350 m2
Bedrooms 7
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From 1.501 €
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