Grignan Video Guide

Grignan is a small village that overlooks the plains of the Rhone valley, just over the border of northern Provence into the Drome region. It's a charming little place but most visitors come here to see its castle.

Farming plays a major role in local life, and vineyards cover much of the land in the area. A number of the vineyards are open to the public - check at the tourist office. Truffles are also big business here. When some of the vines were destroyed by disease in the 19th century, oak trees took their place and are now a source for these black tubers - the countryside around Grignan accounts for 70% of France's truffle production. Another crop you will see whilst touring the area is lavender - rows and rows of this fragrant purple plant thrive in the dry climate.