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Tucked away in the Pre-Alps of the Drôme region, Dieulefit, a tourist town with a climate beneficial to those suffering from respiratory insufficiency, is an ideal starting point for your itinerary. Drive around Mont Saint Maurice to the Col de Pertuis, then down through the woods to Félines, where the valley bottoms invite you to relax
to relax (Col de Pascalin). These open spaces are a source of freedom and offer splendid panoramic views. The Col de Boutière is one of the
of the Sentier des Huguenots (a tribute to Protestant exile). You'll pass by the imposing private château of Comps and the Romanesque church of atypical proportions. You then descend through the undergrowth towards Dieulefit.

History, culture and heritage

Saint-Pierre de Dieulefit chapel (historic monument)
Saint-Pierre church, originally known as Saint-Roch, was built in the early 15th century in a newly walled town. It housed a religious brotherhood (the Penitents) and became a parish church in 1648, replacing Notre-Dame de la Calle (remains in the Dieulefit cemetery). The chapel now houses a sacred art repository. It also regularly hosts concerts.

Comps church (historic monument)
Isolated on a promontory, the Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul church was built around the middle of the 12th century. It comprises a short nave, unfinished or destroyed and rebuilt in the 17th century. The interior decoration, featuring mainly geometric motifs and monstrous animals, is typical of early Romanesque art. The walls are adorned with a 17th-century funeral tablet bearing the arms of the Vesc lords, who became Comps lords by marriage. Musical concerts are held here every year from May to September, in an exceptional setting.

Picodon cheese (appellation d'origine contrôlée)
Picodon is a delicious little cheese with flowers, dried or matured. Linked to the region's pastoral practices, it has been produced since the 19th century, but its origins are undoubtedly much older. Its dialect name is said to derive from its pungent taste or its small size. Since July 1983, it has benefited from an AOC covering the Drôme and Ardèche regions.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Tucked away in the Pre-Alps of the Drôme region, Dieulefit, a tourist town with a climate beneficial to those suffering from respiratory insufficiency, is an ideal starting point for your itinerary. Drive around Mont Saint Maurice to the Col de Pertuis, then down through the woods to Félines, where the valley bottoms invite you to relax (Col de Pascalin). These open spaces are a source of freedom and offer splendid panoramic views. The Col de Boutière is one of the stops on the Sentier des Huguenots (Huguenot Trail), a tribute to the Protestant exile. You'll pass by the imposing private château of Comps and the Romanesque church of atypical proportions. You then descend through the undergrowth towards Dieulefit.

Spoken languages

• French

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