Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSaint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
Insee code26301
Postcode26260
Latitude45.1248890
Longitude4.9846460
AltitudeFrom 176 to 411 meters
Surface19.52 km²
Population3953 inhabitants
Density202 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelBren at 4.2 km (5 min)
Chief townValence (at 28 km, 34 min)Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse at 4.3 km (5 min)
DepartmentDrômeMarsaz at 4.5 km (5 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Saint-Donat is located north of the Drome and more precisely in the Drôme des Collines 12 km from Romans and 25 km from Valencia.

With the advent of Christianity was called Saint-Donat Jovincieu or Jovenzieux. In 732, with the Saracen invasion, Corbus, Bishop of Grenoble Jovenzieux fled to bringing the relics of Saint Donatus died in the 6th century to Sisteron, hence the name of Saint-Donat.

The specialties are many: truffles, asparagus, fruits and especially apricots and peaches, as well as the well-known Côtes du Rhône.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Leisure Domaine du Lac Champos:
  • A wooded site of 40 acres in the heart of the Drome hills
  • Tennis, water slide, you can rent pedal boats and kayaks, picnic areas, supervised swimming area (in July and August), games ...
  • Information on +33 4 75 45 17 81 - Email: contact@lacdechampos.com
  • Leisure Centre Champos: Care for children ages 4 to 12 all year. Information to the MJC's Country of the Herbasse +33 4 75 45 12 36.
  • The college and its organ.
  • Guided tours for groups by appointment, the college, the Dauphin's palace, the courtyard of the cloister and the chapel of the Bishops. Information at the Tourist Office of Saint-Donat at +33 4 75 45 15 32.
  • Domain Chantesse:
  • Playground, swimming pool, petanque, tennis. Information +33 6 08 88 63 36.
  • Wellbeing: Californian massage, reflexology, hot stones, steam room, sauna, tea and herbal teas in the world. Information +33 6 15 86 71 14.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
Performance hallsEspace des Collines

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market every Monday morning.
  • Frequently Asked fat oxen in March.
  • Festival Theatre by and for children "The Monstrous Encounters" every year in May! Information to the MJC's Country of the Herbasse +33 4 75 45 12 36.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach Festival in late July, early August (every year) with a magnificent organ filling sound for music of Bach.
  • Programming of monthly meals-meals-shows and cabaret at the Artists' Entrance! Information +33 6 08 88 63 36.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Shoe Museum in Romans.
  • The Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace.
  • The Museum of Sacred Art Mours St. Eusebius.
  • The medieval village of Saint-Antoine-de-Abbey.
  • The park parrotfish Bren.
  • Gastronomy: pogne, in Romans, which is a deliciously scented brioche.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Fly fishing with instructor guideNature and the outdoors160 €Thodure (25 km)

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PHOTOS
Slide at Domaine du Lac Champos
 
Petanque at Domaine du Lac Champos
Kayak at Domaine du Lac Champos
 
Domain Chantesse
Wellness Domaine de Chantesse
 
Cabaret at the Artists' Entrance
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WEATHER
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 8°C - Max. 23°C
Friday 21 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 23°C
Saturday 22 June
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Min. 10°C - Max. 24°C
RESTAURANTS 
Chartron
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
Welcome to Chartron! This restaurant located in the heart of the Drôme, in the small town of Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse. Discover a chic and elegant, with light notes and bucolic. You...
Located in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse 
Château de Fontager
Serves-sur-Rhône
Château de Fontager In the restaurant, our Chef will pamper guests from near and far to enjoy gourmet cuisine. The lounges and dining rooms invite intimacy, while the restaurant can...
Located 13 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse46 € per person 
Le Château  
6.3
Tournon-sur-Rhône
Located on the banks of the Rhone, opposite the slopes of the Hermitage Restaurant du Chateau welcomes you for a relaxing gourmet. You can enjoy a traditional French and regional cuisine...
Located 13.4 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse38 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Petit Chantuzet    
9.8
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
15 km from the A7, we will welcome you into the tranquility of our home, on top of a hill, amongst the apricot trees. Park, swimming pool, pretty point of view. Diner on reservatio...
Located in Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseFrom 56 € to 60 € the double room 
Ferme Robin    
9.4
Marsaz
Ferme Robin is quietly situated and has 5 acres of terrain. The hilly countryside offers beautiful views on the Vercors. And the Ardèche. You can take endless walks, cycle, play golf,...
Located 3.3 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse52 € the double room 
La Méridienne des Collines    
9.4
La Motte-de-Galaure
In the middle of the lovely Drôme des Collines, and close to the Alps, our fully renewed house was made of old castle stones. At the ground floor, we propose 2 separated bedrooms, both...
Located 10.3 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse59 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte La Rostignière
Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals
Located near the vineyards of Hermitage and the heart of apricot orchards, you will stay in a newly renovated cottage (opened since 05/14/12) in an old farmhouse. Village 3 km (doctor,...
Located 8.4 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseFrom 460 € to 530 € per week 
La Grange des Vosserts  
9.6
Chantemerle-les-Blés
In the region of 'Drome des Collines', famous for its apricots and its wineries, you will find a comfortable family house, on the owners' farm land (apricots fields). The villa can...
Located 8.7 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseFrom 450 € to 510 € per week 
Aventure evasion  
9.1
Chatuzange-le-Goubet
In the Drome, at the foot of the Vercors, between Grenoble and Valence, Aventure Evasion welcomes you in a large cottage (sleeps 29) 3 Cottages (5/6 beds / cabin). A total of 45 beds....
Located 16.3 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse 

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CAMPSITES 
Les ulezes  
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
Come and see our campsite in Drôme. A warm welcome, a friendly family atmosphere, comfortable quality, accommodation, set in an enviable location betweenVercors and Provence. We will...
Located in Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseFrom 14 € to 18.50 € per day 
Camping Domaine La Garenne  
Saint-Avit
The Domaine la Garenne in the background a natural protected area and we met with the utmost care. At the heart of a forest protected and maintained, we are pleased to offer you the...
Located 8.8 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseFrom 13 € to 26.50 € per day 
Camping les foulons    
9.8
Tournon-sur-Rhône
http://www.camping-les-foulons.com. Welcome In the Green Ardéche in a familiar ambiance. At 3 km from the village center, the camping is situated at the riverside. Restaurant Bar swimming-pool,...
Located 15.3 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseFrom 16 € to 21 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Restaurant Chartron     
8.6
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
The Chartron Hotel is located in Saint-Donat Sur L’herbasse, 30km north of Valence. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with en-suite facilities, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi...
Located in Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseRoom from 75 €
L'Aria     
8.6
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse
In Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse, L'Aria’s hotel offers a garden with terrace and outdoor swimming pool. It also features a children’s playground, free newspapers and free Wi-Fi available...
Located in Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseRoom from 60 €
Auberge du Pont du Chalon     
7.7
Margès
Located in the countryside of Margès, Auberge du Pont du Chalon is surrounded by a garden and offers a restaurant. You can relax on the furnished terrace with a drink from the bar or...
Located 4.9 km from Saint-Donat-sur-l'HerbasseRoom from 60 €

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