Drôme (river)

Drome near Crest

The Drôme is a river in southeastern France, which runs in the Rhône-Alpes region in the same Drome region. It originates in the French Alps at 1600 meters in the municipality of La Batie - of - funds and dehydrated generally northwest to west. After 110 kilometers, south of Valence, Drôme opens, in the municipality of Loriol -sur -Drôme, as a left tributary of the Rhône. It is a typical Mediterranean river, which a little water in the summer and turns into a raging waters in spring and autumn. The Drôme is similar to the southwest lies the river Ardèche, an attractive area for kayaking and canoeing, with the navigation of the upper section of the river is recommended for experienced paddlers. In its lower course, between Crest and Loriol -sur -Drôme, it meanders through the " Réserve naturelle of Ramières ", a nature reserve of national importance with many animal and plant species.

Places on the river

• La Batie - of - funds
• Luc -en- Diois
• The
• Crest
• Livron- sur -Drôme