The belfry of Livron was completed in 1607 and equipped with a bell and a clock over the following four years. A jacquemart was put into operation in 1611.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Livron-sur-Drôme can keep the town in mind as a destination when planning their trip.
Culture and history
Haut-Livron is a historic old fortified village on a strategically located hill. Its history can be explored along a discovery trail marked with information panels.
The Château du Haut-Livron is partly protected as a historic monument. Four rooms on the ground floor decorated with murals are protected; the partial listing was established by an order dated 28 December 1990.
In the wider region around Livron-sur-Drôme is the Artothèque de Valence, a closed museum. The Crest Tower, a historic site, is also located there. Nearby is the Abbatiale Sainte-Marie de Cruas, an abbey church.
A local wine destination is Domaine Lombard: free wine tastings are offered in the renovated cellar in Livron-sur-Drôme, and the wines are also available there.
Nature and landscape
The Printegarde Natura 2000 site lies on the banks of the Rhône in the municipalities of Livron-sur-Drôme, La Voulte and Le Pouzin.
Montpourchier and Peygrand, both mountains, as well as Mont Brian, a hill, are located in the surroundings of Livron-sur-Drôme. Roche Colombe is a mountain in the wider regional area around Livron-sur-Drôme.
Paths and discoveries
The Circuit des canaux Livronnais is a 6 km circular walk along the water. It takes about two and a half hours and is designed as an easy walk.
The Printegarde Natura 2000 site has discovery trails with explanatory panels. Migratory birds can be observed there in spring and autumn.
The ViaRhôna stage from Valence or Livron-sur-Drôme to Le Pouzin has only very slight inclines. La Vélodrôme is a 52 km road cycling route in the Drôme between the Alps and Provence, connected to the ViaRhôna by a bridge over the Drôme.
