Loriol-sur-Drôme is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.Loriol is situated in the Rhône valley, between Valence and Montélimar. The neighbouring villages are Livron-sur-Drôme, Mirmande, and Cliousclat.HistoryRoman emperor Aurelian is said to have based a camp here. The medieval fortress was destroyed in the wars of religion, leaving only the ramparts.During World War II, Loriol was heavily damaged by Allied bombing in August 1944.