Pierrelatte is a pretty town in south-eastern France, roughly 150km inland from Marseille. It is home to La Ferme aux Crocodiles (the Crocodile Farm), which is one of the Drôme area's top attractions. The beautiful village of La Garde-Adhémar sits immediately to the east, and makes for a perfect day trip for those who take up car hire from Pierrelatte.
Pierrelatte also occupies a privileged position near many regional attractions: the Cévennes National Park and mountains are within easy distance and offer breath-taking views of the landscape. The stunning Roman Pont du Gard is also less than an hour's drive.
Pierrelatte is renowned as being home to La Ferme aux Crocodiles. As made evident by its name, this location is home to numerous crocs, alligators and caimans, but also houses giant tortoises and various exotic plants, making for an exciting trip for all the family.
Rent a car from Pierrelatte and the Cévennes National Park is within an easy distance. This extraordinary area has some fantastic attractions- be sure not to miss the magnificent Gorges du Tarn or the Aven Armand Cave. The famous Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct is also accessible via the A7 and A9 and dates back to the 1st century AD, making a truly stunning sight.
