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Buis-les-Baronnies
Half a day for the Saturday market and a walk; one night if you want to hike or climb the next morning. Not a base — use it as a stop between Avignon and the Drôme gorges.
Buis-les-Baronnies is a small market town in the Drôme valley, ringed by limestone cliffs and lavender fields. Its Saturday market fills the old centre with local produce, and the surrounding cliffs offer climbing, via ferrata and canyoning. Most travellers pass through in a few hours; hikers and climbers stay one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Dec–Feb (many things closed)
- Airports
- AVN · MRS
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Buis-les-Baronnies17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Buis-les-Baronnies, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckAVN Avignon-Provence (About 1 h 15 min by car; bus line 39 from Avignon TGV station, about 1 h 30 min (check)).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealRestaurant dinner (three courses)€25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
- Budget bedWhole house or villa (up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedWhole house or villa (up to 4), a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedWhole house or villa (up to 4), a night, per room€300 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AVN Avignon-Provence (About 1 h 15 min by car; bus line 39 from Avignon TGV station, about 1 h 30 min (check)) · MRS Marseille Provence (About 2 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Buis-les-Baronnies: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot in the centre. Car or bus line 39 to reach the climbing cliffs and nearby villages. No taxi rank; book in advance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Vaison-la-Romaine
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car, about 20 min; bus line 39 (check)
Roman ruins and a Saturday market (smaller than Buis).
Nyons
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car, about 25 min
Olive oil town with a covered market and the Pont Roman bridge.
Gorges de la Méouge
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 30 min
Swimming and hiking in a narrow limestone canyon.
Mont Ventoux
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car, about 1 h
Cycle or drive to the summit; check if the road is open (often closed in high wind).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Walking distance to the market, restaurants and the start of walking trails.
Countryside around Buis
Gîtes and farmhouses; quiet, car needed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Gîte or farmhouse room (per person)2 × 1 night × €60 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Bus line 39 Avignon TGV → Buis, one way2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Car rental per day (small car)2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €237 per person per day, bed included | €473≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Market lunch (bread, cheese, fruit) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Restaurant dinner (three courses) | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Local olive oil (0.5 L) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Bus line 39 Avignon TGV → Buis, one way | €10 (≈ US$12) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Saturday market fills the main square until about 13:00; park outside the centre.Saturday market fills the main square until about 1:00 PM; park outside the centre.
- Climbing routes close or are restricted during bird nesting season (check local notices).
- Many restaurants close Sunday and Monday outside summer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- European emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Avignon TGV → Buis, bus 39: about €10 (≈ US$12), about 1 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi from Buis to Vaison-la-Romaine: about €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est le marché ? — Where is the market? (oo ay luh mar-shay)
- Je ne comprends pas — I don't understand (zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah)
English is not widely spoken in Buis; a few phrases help at the market.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Buis-les-Baronnies. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Dec–Feb (many things closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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