Top 5 things to do in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

Top 5 things to do in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

1- Discover the historic center of Saint-Donat-sur-L'Herbasse

Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage. Stroll through the streets of the old town and discover the diverse buildings!
All of the city's monuments are listed as historical heritage sites. From the Delphinal Palace to the Bishops' Chapel, the cloister carved from molasse stone, and finally the collegiate church with its modern organ, there's so much to see!
Guided tours of the town are offered by the tourist office. And for families with young children, explore Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse with the Ardèche Hermitage treasure hunt.

2- Have fun at the Champos Lake leisure center

In the heart of the Drôme Valley hills, the Champos Lake leisure center welcomes young and old alike. It's just 15 hectares of water and greenery to enjoy a beautiful day.
The leisure center offers water games, slides, and boat rentals. And for the more adventurous, Lake Champos has a swimming area, a picnic area, a fishing area, and pétanque courts.
The leisure center is open every day.

3- Take a hiking sketch in the Sizay woods

The Sizay Woods are located on the outskirts of Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse. It offers a relaxing, green setting for residents and visitors to the woods.
The commune of Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse was the first in France to create the randocroquis: a hiking concept with explanatory panels to discover how to draw the nature that surrounds us.
Arm yourself with your hiking boots and your drawing kit and let's go.
The Randocroquis is about a 2 km walk without elevation gain, in the heart of the Sizay forest.

4- Visit the Thousand and One Horns Park

Just 5 minutes from Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse, the Thousand and One Horns Animal Park welcomes you. For animal lovers, there are more than 160 rare animals such as three- and six-horned sheep, chickens, turkeys, and llamas to discover in a 5-hectare wooded park. An immersive activity in the lives of these little creatures that ends with 1,001 caresses. A moment of relaxation and sharing with family near Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse.
The animal park is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Prices:

• Adult: €9.50
• Child: €7.50

5- Take a walk in the parrot park

In the heart of the Drôme, the parrot park is a unique place, allowing the protection and breeding of endangered animals.
The Parrot Park offers tours of the aviary, demonstrations of parrot acts and even free flights, allowing you to admire these parrots in semi-freedom up close.
The park is open every day in July and August from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The rest of the year, the park is closed to preserve the animals' rhythm.