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Nyons

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Nyons

Nyons is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mirabel-aux-Baronnies, 37km from Gorges de la Nesque Road.

Nyons is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 7,330, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nyons 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 Nyons to your route.

About Nyons

Nyons (French pronunciation: [njɔ̃s]; Occitan: Niòns) is a commune of the Drôme department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. Nyons is a sub-prefecture of the department. Its olives have PDO status.

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Where is Nyons located?

Nyons is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3608 latitude, 5.1405 longitude.

What is the population of Nyons?

Nyons has a population of approximately 7,330 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
7,330
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.3608, 5.1405

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 Nyons

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mont Ventoux Summit Viewpoint

The 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.

23 km · about 25 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Plateau de Sault Lavender Fields

Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.

37 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Gorges de la Nesque Road

A 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.

37 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Sénanque

A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.

48 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

France's most powerful spring gushes from the foot of a cliff into an impossibly green pool.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Gordes

A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Roussillon

A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Nyons

  • 23 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.
  • 37 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
  • 37 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.
  • 53 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 72 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.

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

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Visan

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16 km awayPop. 1,727

Taulignan

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,685

Grillon

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,826

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