Drôme

Drôme is a department in southeastern France, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with Valence as its prefecture. The department is renowned for its diverse landscapes ranging from the Rhône Valley in the west to the foothills of the French Alps in the east, and is famous for producing high-quality lavender, truffles, and Clairette de Die sparkling wine. Drôme is also known for its historic towns like Montélimar (famous for nougat) and its picturcalls villages perchés (perched villages) that attract tourists seeking authentic Provençal charm.