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Bourg-de-Péage

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme

Bourg-de-Péage - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme
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Bourg-de-Péage is a town of over 10,400 inhabitants located in the department of Drôme. It takes place about twenty kilometers from Valencia, regional prefecture and borders the town of Romans-sur-Isère.

Thanks to the presence of a bridge crossing the Isere, the town grew rapidly in the early Middle Ages. Long Bourg-de-Péage has also been known for its industry of knitwear and luxury shoe. The last workshops however ceased their activity during the 1980s.

Yet lively, this town in the Drôme offers throughout the year events of all kinds, as well as a modest heritage reflecting the rich past of the city. The surrounding landscape, well-appointed, also possible to appreciate the local fauna and flora.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBourg-de-Péage
Postcode26300
Tourism label
Latitude45.0404190 (N 45° 2’ 26”)
Longitude5.0509480 (E 5° 3’ 3”)
AltitudeFrom 155m to 200m
Surface area13.71 km²
Population9977 inhabitants
Density727 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureValence (18.5 km, 22 min)
Insee code26057
IntercommunalityCA Valence Romans Agglo
DepartmentDrôme
TerritoriesDauphiné, Drôme-Ardèche
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Romans-sur-Isère1.5 km (5 min)
Mours-Saint-Eusèbe4.8 km (13 min)
Chatuzange-le-Goubet5.5 km (8 min)
Granges-les-Beaumont6.2 km (8 min)
Génissieux6.4 km (10 min)
Saint-Paul-lès-Romans7.6 km (13 min)
Peyrins7.8 km (13 min)
Alixan8.7 km (11 min)
Marches9.2 km (14 min)
Triors9.9 km (15 min)
Châtillon-Saint-Jean9.9 km (14 min)
Clérieux10.3 km (13 min)
Saint-Bardoux10.4 km (15 min)
Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence11.7 km (11 min)
Geyssans11.8 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Decorated with three flowers in the competition of cities and flowered villages of France, Bourg-de-Péage enjoys a beautiful natural environment. One can discover nearly sixty hectares of parks, gardens and other massive over the entire town. The edges of the Isere, partly furnished, also the scene of many walks.

The Old Bridge, which crosses the Isère, is one of the architectural jewels of Bourg-de-Péage.

In the city, visitors will also find the house Favor, listed building. Ancient castle, it was built in the late eighteenth century. Mondy Castle, built in the late seventeenth century, is also worth a visit.

Listed historical monument, headgear Mossant reveals the secrets of the former flagship industry of the city of Bourg-de-Péage.

Events and festivities

Very dynamic, the city of Bourg-de-Péage is the origin of many cultural events in the year.

Bourg-de-Péage The market takes place on Friday and Sunday morning.

In July, the Music Festival instead to the park with concerts and other shows over two days.

The appointment of magic take place in October with artists from around the world.

For ten days in October, the exhibition Pictorial is an opportunity to admire works by professionals or amateurs.

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Town hall
Town hall
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The town
The town
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The Sainte-Marie church
The Sainte-Marie church
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The interior of the Sainte-Marie church
The interior of the Sainte-Marie church
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The interior of the Sainte-Marie church
The interior of the Sainte-Marie church
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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Inside the Sainte-Marie church
Inside the Sainte-Marie church
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The Sainte-Marie church
The Sainte-Marie church
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The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
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Interior of St. Mary's Church
Interior of St. Mary's Church
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Interior of St. Mary's Church
Interior of St. Mary's Church
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Sculpture
Sculpture
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 15°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Outdoor show: 1944. Resistance! Vercors
Culture and education17 € Pont-en-Royans (23 km)
Tour and wine-tasting at the Domaine des Bardes
Local flavoursFreeEclassan (27 km)
Caving in Vercors & Chartreuse
Sports sensations45 € to 75 € Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors (41 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
From Champos to the wood of Sizay
HikeIntermediate3:00Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (10.7 km)
Along the Bourne
HikeIntermediate9:00Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (15.5 km)
Towers Trail
HikeEasy1:30Tournon-sur-Rhône (17.5 km)
The karst trail
HikeEasy3:00Vassieux-en-Vercors (27 km)
Revoulat Panoramic Viewpoint
HikeEasy2:00La Chapelle-en-Vercors (30 km)

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