You only really get to know a region through the people who live and work there. During my press trip through the Drôme, I meet a few of them: a sommelier, a scourtin maker, a winemaker, a lavender entrepreneur, and a mailman who’s no longer with us but whose life’s work you can still visit. These are the faces of the Drôme.

The Drôme isn’t just a region of lavender fields and truffles — it’s also a place where you can sleep incredibly well. From a village hotel with a Michelin star to a 5-star château with its own spa: I rounded up the most beautiful, most luxurious addresses to fully spoil yourself.

The Drôme is packed with flavor. Not just on your plate, but in your glass too. I taste my way through the region: from a century-old wine cooperative on the Rhône to a family-run truffle farm. These are the best tastings the Drôme has to offer.