Bed and breakfasts in the Rhône Valley, river, vineyards and Roman Provence
The Rhône Valley, a route into Provence and a place to stay
The Rhône Valley is one of the main routes into Provence. South of Montélimar, the climate becomes more Mediterranean, vineyards draw closer to the river, and historic towns mark both banks.
The Rhône: A Border and Connection Between People
The Rhône River separates the Drôme Provençale and the Vaucluse on its left bank from the Southern Ardèche and the Gard Provençal on its right bank.
A Valley Rich in History
For millennia, this valley, a true migratory and commercial axis, has been dotted with castles, fortresses, villages, and towns rich in history.
In the Drôme Provençale, iconic places such as Donzère, La Garde-Adhémar (ranked among the most beautiful villages in France), and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, the capital of Tricastin, can be found.
In Ardèche, Viviers stands out with its medieval monuments, while Bourg-Saint-Andéol and Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche are also worth a visit.
In the Vaucluse, discover Bollène, Mondragon, Mornas with its fortress overlooking the Rhône, Piolenc, and Orange, famous for its Roman remains.
Finally, the Gard Provençal offers gems such as Pont-Saint-Esprit, Aiguèze, or Saint-Laurent-les-Arbres.
Bed and breakfasts in the Rhône Valley
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay in the Rhône Valley, between vineyards and villages, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Bastide du Farfadet
Five beautiful and spacious guest rooms and suites in a superb and venerable old stone building, surrounded by vineyards, in Laudun in the Provençal Gard. Swimming pool, Park.
Charming bed and breakfast
Maison 1643
Three superbly appointed rooms in a superb house of character, a former 17th century silkworm farm, with a large garden bordered by a river, in Laudun in the Gard provençal region. Garden, swimming pool, gastronomic dinner.
Charming Bed and breakfast
La Mandarine
Five guest rooms and two comfortable gîtes in an old Provencal farmhouse of character in Piolenc near Orange, gastronomic table d'hôtes by a Chef. Swimming pool, garden, restaurant
Charming bed and breakfast and Gîte
Le Mas des Poules
Five beautiful and very comfortable guest rooms, along with a holiday cottage, located in a large 18th-century Provençal farmhouse in Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, near Vaison and the Drôme Provençale, in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône wine region. Shaded garden, swimming pool.
Bed and breakfast
Les Tilleuls
Maryse and Alexandre receive you in 3 comfortable guest rooms and one family suite in a villa in Orange. Guest table and Swimming pool
Charming guest rooms and unusual lodging
Tre Mas
Two spacious and comfortable rooms, complemented in summer by a unique treehouse room under the stars. Located in Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet, in the Provençal Drôme, near Montélimar. Panoramic views, garden and swimming pool.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Vie de Château
Five refined and tastefully furnished rooms, in a beautiful 16th-century village house, in the heart of Grignan, just a few steps from the famous Château of Madame de Sévigné. Panoramic view over the village rooftops and the mountains of the Drôme Provençale.
Planning your stay in the Rhône Valley
When should you stay in the Provençal Rhône Valley?
The Rhône Valley is very lively in summer, with festivals, markets, village evenings and wine routes around Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Spring and autumn bring softer conditions for exploring Roman monuments, riverside landscapes and vineyards, with a quieter rhythm and generous light.
Where should you stay in the Rhône Valley to explore Provence?
A bed and breakfast around Orange, Mornas, Bollène, Châteauneuf-du-Pape or the Côtes-du-Rhône villages lets you combine heritage, vineyards and easy access to the main routes.
The valley is also practical for reaching Avignon, Vaison-la-Romaine, the Provençal Gard, the Drôme Provençale and northern Vaucluse.
What can you do in the Rhône Valley during a Provence stay?
The valley connects several Provençal regions and brings together Roman monuments, hilltop villages, vineyards and historic crossing points.
- Visit Orange, its Roman theatre and triumphal arch
- Discover Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Côtes-du-Rhône wine villages
- Walk up to the fortress of Mornas
- Explore La Garde-Adhémar, Aiguèze or Pont-Saint-Esprit
- Plan excursions to Avignon, Vaison-la-Romaine or the Dentelles de Montmirail