Loriol-Sur-Drôme: Cycling Route, Weekly Market and History

If you’re looking for a hotel in Loriol-Sur-Drôme, you can start by deciding what you want to focus on during your stay: cycling the Vélodrôme, exploring the town’s historic traces, or visiting the market and discovering regional produce. These features can help you get a sense of the destination and tailor your trip planning to your interests.

Cycling route and surroundings

La Vélodrôme is a 52-kilometre road cycling route in the Drôme, between the Alps and Provence. It connects to the ViaRhôna via the bridge over the Drôme river. The Vélodrôme route variant follows quiet, paved municipal roads into the centre of Loriol-Sur-Drôme. The Vélodrôme runs through the Drôme between the Alps and Provence; its route variant follows quiet, paved municipal roads into the centre of Loriol-Sur-Drôme.

Near the Vélodrôme bridge is the Réserve Naturelle de Printegarde, a quiet zone for migratory birds. Two different aspects of the area can therefore complement your travel plans: the road cycling route and the nearby protected area.

Weekly market and local produce

The Loriol weekly market takes place year-round every Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. As market times can change, check the current schedule before your visit. If the market is important to your plans, Friday morning gives you a specific time frame.

À Travers champs is a 100% organic producers’ shop that brings together around a hundred local farms. At Domaine des Quatre Cerises, tastings and sales of red and white AOC wines from the Côtes du Rhône Brézème appellation are offered to small groups. An appointment is required. The weekly market and the winery therefore differ in how you need to plan your visit: the market takes place within a weekly time frame, while you need to make an appointment to visit the winery.

Historic traces in the town

The Circuit centre ville Loriol walking route takes you to the town’s historic landmarks. The preserved and restored advertising murals bear witness to the golden age of Route nationale 7 as a holiday road. They link the town’s history with that of the route as a holiday road, while Loriol’s architectural history can also be seen in individual religious buildings.

The Temple de Loriol was rebuilt on its original site and inaugurated on 14 June 1807. The Église de Loriol-sur-Drôme was consecrated on 15 May 1864. These dates mark different historical milestones: for the Temple, both the rebuilding and inauguration are part of its history; for the Église, the consecration is dated.

Maison La Guérimande, at 80 avenue de la République, is partially listed as a historic monument (Monument historique). The official monument listing was updated on 3 January 2025. The protection order of 3 April 1992 covers the façades and roofs, as well as the staircase inside.

Other aspects of the town’s architectural and cultural history are also associated with specific dates: the Musée de l’Insolite was founded by Max Manent in 1985. The washhouse at Grande Fontaine was renovated and fitted with a roof in 1843.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Pantaléon-Les-Vignes, Venterol, Rémuzat, Bénivay-Ollon, La Coucourde, Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas, Crest, Saint-Jean-En-Royans.

For the broader travel overview: Drôme.