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Situated in the Dr\u00f4me Proven\u00e7ale near the Baronnies Proven\u00e7ales Regional Nature Park, Nyons<\/a> is a tourist town known for its terroir and nature. At 42km west of campsite Les Hauts de Rosans<\/a>, it is one of the essentials of any stay in the Southern Alps.<\/p>\n

A short history of Nyons<\/h2>\n

Although archaeological evidence points to the presence of inhabitants in the area more than 5000 years ago, it was not until 972 that the town first appeared in written form. Passing from lord to lord for several centuries, Nyons became the property of the dolphin in 1349. The Pope’s presence in Avignon in the 14th century led to exceptional growth. The city grows until the Wars of Religion. After the Edict of Nantes in 1598, Nyons became a safe place for Protestants. But in 1622 Louis XIII decides to bring down the fortifications of the region. The citadel of Nyons is destroyed in 1633, making it an open city. Only the walls are preserved.
\nAt the end of the 17th century the region is invaded by the Piedmontese. The legend of the “Joan of Arc dauphinoise” dates back to this period. Daughter of Pierre de la Tour de la Charce, born in Nyons in 1645, she was already a camp master at the age of 15. Her bravery motivated the troops and prevented the Piedmontese enemy from advancing. The mausoleum of Philis de la Charce has since been located in the church of St-Vincent in Nyons.
\nToday Nyons is a small town of just under 7000 inhabitants, where tourism has played an important role in the local economy since the 19th century.<\/p>\n