Coté Vercors campsite in Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans
At the gateway to the Vercors Regional Nature Park in the Drôme, a village in an exceptional setting.
Must-sees in Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans,
a stone’s throw from the campsite
Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans is a charming village in the Drôme, at the gateway to the Vercors Regional Nature Park, between Valence and Grenoble. Formerly a fortified town, this picturesque village offers an exceptional setting where nature and history meet in harmony. Visitors can stroll through the village streets and admire the medieval architecture, including the Tour Delphinale.
The heart of Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans is just a few minutes’ walk from the campsite, which can be reached in just 10 minutes, and is home to a number of shops and must-see tourist sites. The aqueduct, the Grotte de Thaïs, the Bateau à Roue and the 13th-century church are places not to be missed by lovers of heritage and nature.
Shops and markets around the campsite:
a full range to discover
The village has a full range of shops in the immediate vicinity of the campsite. Just a 5-minute walk away, the Proxi supermarket offers a wide range of fresh produce and regional products, as well as bread, pastries and newspapers. Gourmets will love the Le Fournil du Royans artisan bakery and patisserie, or stop off at L’Ovale for a coffee, ice cream or snack.
There is also a wide range of practical services on offer, including the tourist office, the Aqueduc pharmacy, a hairdresser’s salon and several options for eating out, including the Le Saint Nazaire restaurant, the Breizh K-Fé crêperie and the wood-fired takeaway pizzas ‘chez Dom’.
Local markets
Discover the local markets close to our campsite:
Saint Jean-en-Royans (Place de l’Église)
8 km from the campsite (10 min by car)
Every Thursday morning
Pont-en-Royans (Place du Breuil) 10 km from the campsite (10 min by car) Every Wednesday morning
Summer holidays: Mondays from 5pm to 8pm
Saint-Marcellin (Place d’Armes) 14 km from the campsite (15 min by car) Every Saturday morning
La Chapelle-en-Vercors (Place Piétri) 28 km from the campsite (30 min by car) Every Thursday morning (all year round)
Saturday mornings in July and August
Hiking or cycling :
sporting adventures starting from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans
A number of hiking and cycling trails run through Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans.
- This is the case, for example, with the ‘au fil de la Bourne’ itinerary: you can cycle along the Bourne as far as Rencurel on a 33km signposted footpath.
- Also leaving from the campsite, but this time by bike, you can join the V63, a 230km greenway cycle route that passes through Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans and crosses Savoie, Drôme and Isère. The V63 also links up with the Via Rhôna.
Nature and heritage lovers will find plenty of opportunities in Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans to recharge their batteries and discover the beauty of the Royans-Vercors region. Whether you’re a hiker, cyclist, history buff or just looking for some peace and quiet, Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans will win you over with its authentic charm, tourist attractions and shops.
