Nyons, Medieval village in Drôme, France
Nyons is a commune in the Drôme department of France, situated along the Eygues River between mountains and gentle hills. The old town preserves narrow lanes with stone houses, a medieval tower, and a Roman bridge with a single arch spanning the river.
The settlement began in the 6th century BC as a Celtic place called Nyrax and was later taken over by the Romans. The Randonne tower was erected in 1280 and served as a watchtower over the valley.
The town takes its name from the Celtic settlement Nyrax, which later developed into a Roman market center and today serves as a hub for olive cultivation in the region. Visitors can watch the traditional processing of olives at local mills and taste the products directly on site.
Two weekly markets take place on Thursday and Sunday mornings at Place du Docteur Bourdongle, where regional products are sold. The narrow lanes of the old town are best explored on foot, as parking areas sit at the edge of the center.
The Randonne tower houses a small chapel across three floors, decorated with colorful interiors and topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary. The Roman bridge reaches a height of 18 meters (59 feet) above the river with its single arch and stands as a notable engineering achievement from antiquity.
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