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Drôme (
Droma in
Occitan,
Drôma in
Arpitan) is a
department in southeastern
France named after the
Drôme River.
History
Drôme is one of the original 83 departments created during the
French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former
province of
Dauphiné.
Geography
Drôme is part of the current
region of
Rhône-Alpes (
Rôno-Arpes) and is surrounded by the departments of
Ardèche,
Isère,
Hautes-Alpes,
Alpes-Maritimes,
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, and
Vaucluse.
The boundaries of the department have changed several times with the incorporation of the
Comtat Venaissin in 1792 and the creation of the department of Vaucluse in 1793. There is an enclave of the department of Vaucluse, the
Canton of Valréas (
Enclave des Papes), which is surrounded by Drôme.
Economy
Drôme has one of the fastest growing industrial sectors in France. It is very diversified, including plastics, large machinery, packaging, food processing, and high tech.
The economical heart of the department is situated in the west, next to the
Rhone.
Demographics
The inhabitants of the department are called
Drômois.
Main cities
(1999 figures)
Tourism
Sporting and green tourism : Winter sports—skiing, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing—are all available in Drôme. During the summer period, excursions, mountain biking can be practiced, discovering the mountainous area.
Cultural tourism : Monuments (churches ...) craft industry...
Further Information
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