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Ancône

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Ancône

Ancône sits on the route: 5 minutes from Montélimar, 32km from Pont d'Arc.

Ancône is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,042, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ancône sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ancône to your route.

About Ancône

Ancône (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃kon]; Occitan: Ancona) is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.

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Ancône offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ancône located?

Ancône is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.5811 latitude, 4.7271 longitude.

What is the population of Ancône?

Ancône has a population of approximately 1,042 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,042
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.5811, 4.7271

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Ancône

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pont d'Arc

A magnificent 60-meter-wide natural stone arch spanning the Ardeche River at the entrance to its spectacular gorge.

32 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Gorges de l'Ardèche

A 30 km canyon of canoeists and cliffs crowned by the natural rock arch of the Pont d'Arc.

32 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Grotte Chauvet 2

A faithful full replica of the 36,000-year-old painted cave, with the oldest known art on Earth.

32 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Théâtre Antique d'Orange

The best-preserved Roman theatre in Europe, its towering stage wall still hosting performances after 2,000 years.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ancône

  • 63 kmMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
  • 63 kmCombe Laval Balcony RoadA jaw-dropping Vercors road (D76) carved into a sheer cliff face 600 m above the Cholet valley, threading tunnels and rock galleries to the Col de la Machine.
  • 70 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 74 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
  • 77 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ancône.

Rochemaure

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,989

Meysse

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,153

Montélimar

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 35,637

Savasse

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,180

Le Teil

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 8,620

Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,188

Montboucher-sur-Jabron

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,531

Sauzet

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,819

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