The town of Die is located between Avignon and Valence, in the heart of the Vercors Natural Park in the Drôme department. Situated at the foot of the Vercors cliffs, the town of Die is rich in historical and cultural heritage. The old town is home to interesting monuments that you can explore during your visit.
Here are the top 8 activities to do in Die.
Written by Anto
02 May 2025
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A visit is a must when you don't know what to do in Die. Stroll through the streets and explore the city's many buildings: the Chapel of Saint Nicholas with its mosaic of the four rivers of paradise, the 12th-century Notre Dame Cathedral, the Porte Saint Marcel, the Chinese Room, and the Roman ramparts.
Just minutes from Die, the Discovery Garden boasts a breeding ground for 1,000 exotic butterflies, including the largest in the world. Enjoy the peace and quiet of watching butterflies hatch in front of the hatchery.
An extraordinary moment of discovery for young and old.
The butterfly house is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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To quench your thirst and hydrate, visit the Jaillance de Die cellar . The Muséobulle shares the history of Clairette de Die , the secret kept by the famous bubbles dating back to the Roman invasion.
A tasting of some vintages will be offered to you at the end of your visit.
Guided tour of the cellar every day, by reservation.
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Just a few minutes from Die, between Drôme Provençale and the Vercors Regional Natural Park, you will find the sports nature adventure leisure center !
The Drôme Aventure treetop adventure park consists of 10 treetop adventure courses, more than 220 treetop games, Tarzan jumps and a 1,000-meter zip line.
The leisure center also offers activities such as canoeing, water hiking, via ferrata climbing and mountain bike rental.
There are many activities in Die, for all tastes, whether with family, friends or in a group.
Head to Luc-En-Diois , a 20-minute drive from Die, for an action-packed activity in the great outdoors. A first flight or a 40-minute flight of pure bliss? Soar over the Vercors mountains in a paraglider .
You will be able to share and relive your flight moments thanks to the experience filmed on video.
For this activity in Luc-En-Diois, we advise you to book at the beginning of your stay and take a look at the weather.
Prices between €80 and €140.
In the town of Die , the cultural and historical heritage can be discovered at the Archaeological Museum of Die and Diois . After exploring the town and its sumptuous Roman remains, a visit is a must. Here, sculptures, paintings and treasures represent the town's identity and have been preserved over the years.
Guided tour of the museum, Tuesday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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A listed monument located at the foot of the Glandasse mountains, Valcroissant Abbey welcomes you.
A former Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century by monks, it underwent little significant development. It was later transformed into a private farm after the Wars of Religion. Today, this historic site is open for guided tours.
Cloister, church and refectory are all worth exploring.
For an even more complete immersion, Remy and Martine welcome you to their gîte, in the heart of Valcroissant Abbey.
Guided tour prices, every Friday at 5 p.m.
Overlooking the historic town of Die , the Croix de Justin, located at an altitude of around 1,000 metres, offers an exceptional panorama of the Drôme mountains .
Grab your hiking boots and explore the Croix de Justin trail, between the fresh greenery of the Vercors and the southern aridity of the Diois.
An exceptional activity in Die, a hike of around 3.5 hours for the more courageous.
