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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We answer your questions! There are no stupid ones 🙂

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to make a reservation to visit the Ideal Palace?

    Yes you must purchase your tickets online directly from the Ideal Palace website under ticketing.

  • Do you sell tickets for the Ideal Palace at the tourist office?

    No, we do not sell tickets. You have to buy them online on the Ideal Palace website (ticketing)

  • Where is the tomb of Factor Cheval?

    It is located at the entrance of the village on the road to Saint-Vallier, 1km from the village center. It can be reached on foot or by car. It is located in the communal cemetery which is open every day and in free access.

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  • What else does he have to visit besides the Ideal Palace?

    Many tours are possible after visiting the Ideal Palace. See our favorites.

  • Are the labyrinths far from the Ideal Palace?

    They are located 5 km away in the direction of Beaurepaire. Check opening hours before visiting labyrinths.

  • Do you know what the weather will be like in the next few days?

    We don’t have a weather station at the tourist office … so we look at weather sites on the internet or at Weather around Hauterives

  • Where to find the hiking maps?

    We sell topoguides and other maps for hiking, biking and mountain biking.
    We also have a free hiking app to download to your smartphone: The Inspired Escapes.

  • Where to find the list of weekly markets?

    There are weekly markets year-round in many towns: market info on this page.

    Remember to look at our summer calendar as many small summer village markets are organized in July and August.

Accessible destination

Porte de DrômArdèche, a territory close to you between Drôme and Ardèche ideally located in the heart of Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Dromardêche is:
1 hour from Lyon
1 hour from St Etienne
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1 hour from Valence
Close to the sea (2 hours from Marseille)

Coming from the North:
A7 freeway Exit N°12 Chanas

Coming from the South:
Autoroute A7 Exit N°13 Tain l’hermitage
Route Nationale 7 on the Drôme side

Route Nationale 86 on the Ardèche side

More information on:
Autoroutes de France /Autoroutes du Sud de la France

Electric charging stations: Find a list of available charging stations here
Carpooling: Drive economically and do something for the environment with carpooling

Your route

Saint-Vallier-Sur-Rhône SNCF TER station

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Saint-Rambert d’Albon SNCF TER station

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SNCF TER Romans sur Isère station

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Valence TGV station in Alixan

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Many regular bus lines provide connections in Drômardeche.

You can download the schedules right here:

Drome bus schedulesArdeche bus schedules

Come by plane to Porte de Dromardèche! Discover the list of the closest airports to us below:

L’s international airport Lyon-Saint Exupéry at 40mn

Airport site

The Grenoble/ Saint Etienne de Saint Geoirs airport

Site of the’airport