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Mercurol-Veaunes

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme

Mercurol-Veaunes - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme
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New town created on 1 January 2016 by the merger of two towns, Mercurol-Veaunes takes place in the Drome. It is located in the district of Valencia, near the town of the same name.

With its 2500 inhabitants and its natural and historical heritage, this small town in southern France attracts visitors wishing to enjoy a quiet and green. rural commune, Mercurol-Veaunes also owes its success to its proximity to major cultural and sports centers.

Full of charm, this country town has managed to highlight its strengths, and has thus been rewarded with a flower in the Contest of the cities and flowered villages of France.

Enthusiasts will also appreciate the different wines produced in the municipality such as white wine Crozes-Hermitage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMercurol-Veaunes
Postcode26600
Tourism label
Latitude45.0766550 (N 45° 4’ 36”)
Longitude4.8910230 (E 4° 53’ 28”)
AltitudeFrom 110m to 287m
Surface area25.01 km²
Population2864 inhabitants
Density114 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureValence (19.5 km, 22 min)
Insee code26179
IntercommunalityCA Arche Agglo
DepartmentDrôme
TerritoriesDauphiné, Drôme-Ardèche
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Chanos-Curson3.4 km (6 min)
Tain-l'Hermitage5.3 km (9 min)
Chavannes5.9 km (7 min)
Crozes-Hermitage6 km (10 min)
Tournon-sur-Rhône6.4 km (12 min)
Larnage6.8 km (11 min)
Clérieux7 km (12 min)
Chantemerle-les-Blés7.1 km (10 min)
Saint-Jean-de-Muzols7.9 km (15 min)
Marsaz8.3 km (11 min)
Mauves8.7 km (15 min)
Gervans9 km (14 min)
Beaumont-Monteux9.2 km (13 min)
Saint-Bardoux9.4 km (16 min)
Granges-les-Beaumont10 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Several sites to discover in the new city, like the tower of Mercurol. Built around the tenth or eleventh century, the building previously belonged to the barony of Clérieux. yet we can also see some remains of the castle.

Several marked hiking trails are available in the territory of Mercurol-Veaunes, six more precisely. Beginners or experienced hikers will enjoy themselves and be able to discover the local fauna and flora. These paths extend from two to seventeen kilometers and maps are available on the town hall website.

Events and festivities

The Eden Festival takes place in early October. This allows to learn about different games and to attend several concerts.

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The town
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The church
The church
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The church
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Weather

Friday 24 may
Min. 9°C - Max. 21°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 22°C
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Sunday 26 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 25°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tour and wine-tasting at the Domaine des Bardes
Local flavoursFreeEclassan (14.5 km)
Outdoor show: 1944. Resistance! Vercors
Culture and education17 € Pont-en-Royans (36 km)
Segway trip
Entertainment30 € Tence (47 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Towers Trail
HikeEasy1:30Tournon-sur-Rhône (4.7 km)
From Champos to the wood of Sizay
HikeIntermediate3:00Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (9.1 km)
Along the Bourne
HikeIntermediate9:00Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (28 km)
Panoramic circuit
Village visitIntermediate4:00Désaignes (31 km)
From Désaignes to Nozières
HikeAthletic7:00Désaignes (31 km)

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Hotels

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