Poet Laval

Village Le Poët-Laval, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

What to expect

Le Poët-Laval is a rural commune in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association. The village is situated in the valley of the Jabron, between the Vercors and Baronnies massifs. The commune has a total area of 31.22 km² and a population of 958 as of 2022. The village has a number of amenities, including a town hall, school, and community center. Le Poët-Laval is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a chateau and a Romanesque chapel. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with opportunities for walking and outdoor activities

Plan your family visit to the Poet Laval with these blog insights 👇

Visit Drôme Provençale and its hilltop villages

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Poet Laval and admired its imposing donjon and the view from the top

Highlights: We enjoyed the panoramic view of the Jabron valley and the surrounding hills ✨

20 things to do and visit in Drôme Provençale with the family

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the medieval village, climbing up the steep stone alleys to the ruins of the chapel and castle. We enjoyed the views of the surrounding hills and imagined the knights of old

Highlights: We loved wandering the narrow, cobbled streets, peeking into the old houses and taking in the views from the castle. The kids really enjoyed exploring the village and pretending they were knights ✨