The Grands Prés bed and breakfast in Piégon is a perfect base for exploring the Drôme Provençale area - being situated half-way between Vaison-la-Romaine and Nyons. Even one day here will give you the chance to set off on foot towards the slopes of Mont Ventoux and the ruined hamlet of the giants(on walking tour Number 54) or as far as the old village of Merindol-les-Oliviers. The church of Notre Dame de Cadenet in Piegon is a MUST for all lovers of Romanesque art in Provence. 

Several of the most beautiful villages in France are nearby : Faucon, Crestet, Séguret, not to mention Mirabel aux Baronnies, Venterol and Montaulieu.

The Roman and mediaeval parts of Vaison are worth a visit at any time of the year, even in winter. Nyons and Buis-les-Baronnies are known throughout France and beyond for their olives. 

Within 60 km of the Grands Prés:

..you can visit Avignon (before, during or after the festival), the Palais des Papes with its mixture of architectural styles and the famous bridge of St Benezet. 

..also worth seeing are Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (famous for its antiques and markets), the Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes and the Luberon, Sénanque (which boasts one of the prettiest abbeys in Provence), Apt and its famed ochres. 

..near Mont Ventoux, nicknamed the Giant of Provence, you can drive along the beautiful Toulourenc valley(a river where bathing is still permitted) which leads you towards the hilltop village of Brantes, the spa town of Montbrun-les-bains and also the breathtaking lavender countryside around Sault. 

..also within 1 hour's drive are the towns of Orange (famed for its Roman theatre and festival), Grignan, Suze-la-Rousse with its wine university and the pottery town of Dieulefit.

Slightly further away, but well worth a visit are:
 

.. the amphitheatre in Nimes, the nearby Maison carree and the famous world-heritage site of the Pont du Gard. 

.. the hills of the Alpilles near St Rémy and the Baux de Provence. 

.. Arles and the Montmajour Abbey in Fontvieille. The Camargue region and Aigues-Mortes. Finally, neither Aix en Provence nor Marseille are to be missed, if you have the time.