Nyons (; ) is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France. History Nyons was settled in the 6th century BC as Nyrax by a Gallic tribe, probably the Segusiavi or the Sequani. Hecataeus of Miletus mentioned Nyrax around 500 BC when writing about the Celts. It is situated next to the river Aigues or Eygues, which is crossed by an ancient bridge. Nyons has a very mild microclimate, which makes it a good place for people suffering from respiratory problems, for which there is a special clinic. It is famed for its olives (which have PDO status). Nyons is a sub-prefecture of the department. It features two collèges and a lycée; as well as important shopping facilities and touristic attractions. Villages that are facilitated by Nyons are situated within an area of about 20 to , such as Les Pilles, Aubres, Venterol and Mirabel-aux-Baronnies. Geography Nyons is approximately 120 km from Marseille and is located close to the boundary of the Vaucluse department. Population Sights Jardin des Arômes Nyons Bridge International relations Nyons is twinned with: Manciano, Tuscany, Italy Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland Nules, Castellón, Spain Borca, Neamț, Romania See also Baronnies Communes of the Drôme department References External links Populated places in pre-Roman Gaul Roman sites in France Communes of Drôme Subprefectures in France Dauphiné