Valence

Valence

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Valence
Insee code	26362
Postcode	26000
Latitude	44.9333930
Longitude	4.8923600
Altitude	From 106 to 191 meters
Surface	36.69 km²
Population	66043 inhabitants
Density	1800 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Guilherand-Granges at 1.4 km (3 min)
Department	Drôme		Bourg-lès-Valence at 1.7 km (4 min)
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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Halfway between Lyon and Avignon, Valence welcomes you to the gates of the south. Of Roman origin, the town built in terraces on the left bank of the Rhone, has kept its charm and authenticity. Strategic Capital South Rhone Alpes, Valence enjoys a strategic location between sea and mountains.

Paris 560 km - SNCF TGV Valence Valence city - Highway 49 A 7 and A - Cars all directions - Commercial port and harbor - Aerodrome.

• Cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire (eleventh century).
• St. John Baptist Church with its tower porch (twelfth century).
• Temple St. Ruf.
• Chapel of the Capuchins.
• Chapel of the Cordeliers.
• City tours and Valence channels. Channels: natural and ecological heritage, unique in France.
• House of the heads (sixteenth century).
• Kiosk Peynet (1890).
• The Pendant (tombstone 1548).
• The Theatre.
• Hotel Dupre Latour (mansion remarkable 1522).
• Guided tours for groups upon request at the Tourist Office and individual contact City of Art and History (57, Grande Rue) +33 4 75 79 20 86.
• Museum of Fine Arts (Place des Ormeaux).
• Cruises on the Rhone.
• Marina.
• Leisure center.
• Watersports.
• Walks: Parc Jouvet, Castle Crussol.
• Interests and activities:

• Pools summer and winter.
• Golf.
• Squash.
• Bowling.
• Tennis.
• Rink.
• Sports and recreation on the Rhone.
• Cafes concerts.
• Cinemas.
• 600 sporting and cultural associations (sports clubs and guides available at the Cultural Office of Tourism & Conventions).
• Many training arts and sports.
• Heritage Workshops with City of Art and History.

• Throughout the year:

• Markets stallholders on Wednesdays and Saturdays all day on the boulevards.
• Food markets in the old center (instead of the Clerics) Thursday and Saturday morning.
• Twin Cities market on the last Saturday of September.

• Monte Carlo Rally: late January-early February.
• Love Valence party in February.
• A festival day (animation) in March.
• Valence celebrates Spring in April.
• Boulevard of machines: Ascension.
• Feast of channels: in June.
• Summer Festival in July and August.
• Lights and Valence Images Festival: in December.
• Entertainment throughout the year: exhibitions, shows, theater, concerts ...

• Comedy Valence: national scene.
• Lux: national scene.
• City Theatre.
• Conservatory radiation County.
• Graduate School of Art and Design Valence Grenoble.

• Circuits in the Vercors and Ardèche.
• Hiking and biking.

Field of Mars (© City Valence)		Kiosk Peynet (© City Valence)
Heads House (© City Valence)		Facade and outdoor courtyard of the Armenian Heritage Centre
Port of hawkweed (© City Valence)		Rallye Monte Carlo (© City Valence)

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 12°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 11°C

Le Sapin Guilherand-Granges Pause gourmande - Morning challenging punctuated appointments and meetings ... so you decide between colleagues to put aside work and you find time for a meal. Le Sapin restaurant,... Located 970 m from Valence 13 € per person

SEPT   9 Valence Discover the 7 Pic home welcomes you in a setting full of humor, in a Baroque style, to meet the national symbols 7, gatronomades the road yesterday. Let yourself be seduced by a sophisticated... Located in Valence 30 € per person

Côté Soleil Saint-Péray At the heart of the Ardeche, Saint Péray, Côté Soleil restaurant welcomes you in a modern and comfortable five minutes from the city of Valencia. You will quickly be charmed by the... Located 2.8 km from Valence 15 € per person

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Les lauriers roses     8 Bourg-lès-Valence Located near the boulevards of Valencia, the exhibition we offer our guests rooms very comfortable bed 160 power in a villa with pool, garden and parking quiet residential. Located 1.9 km from Valence From 45 € to 55 € the double room

La Bastide de la Tour     9.8 Soyons The Ardèche hillside 10 minutes from Valencia, overlooking the Rhone Valley, this charming house offers 3 quiet rooms and a bed and breakfast, in a wooded park with a large swimming... Located 5.5 km from Valence From 60 € to 70 € the double room

Les Chênes, Clévacances 2 clés     9.8 Malissard A few miles from the foothills of the Vercors, Diois, Valencia, we welcome you in an independent space, direct access to private garden. Breakfasts in space made available and reserved... Located 5.6 km from Valence 42 € the double room

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La Bergerie Champis XIXsc stone house. Situated in a quiet clearing of 1.5 ha. with garden and private heated pool with robot maintenance. Porch swings for children. Comfortable bedding (double bed 180... Located 10.1 km from Valence From 780 € to 1680 € per week

Aventure evasion   9.1 Chatuzange-le-Goubet In the Drome, at the foot of the Vercors, between Grenoble and Valence, Aventure Evasion welcomes you in a large cottage (sleeps 29) 3 Cottages (5/6 beds / cabin). A total of 45 beds.... Located 17.4 km from Valence

La Grange des Vosserts   9.6 Chantemerle-les-Blés In the region of 'Drome des Collines', famous for its apricots and its wineries, you will find a comfortable family house, on the owners' farm land (apricots fields). The villa can... Located 19.4 km from Valence From 450 € to 510 € per week

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Camping les voiliers     9.2 Beauchastel In Ardèche, at the end of the island Beauchastel camping extends smoothly along the historic canal of the Rhone. Enjoying a perfect exposure and great views. The 114 pitches all fully... Located 13.5 km from Valence From 14 € to 18 € per day

Camping les foulons     9.8 Tournon-sur-Rhône http://www.camping-les-foulons.com. Welcome In the Green Ardéche in a familiar ambiance. At 3 km from the village center, the camping is situated at the riverside. Restaurant Bar swimming-pool,... Located 16.3 km from Valence From 16 € to 21 € per day

Camping Les Sables     9 Tournon-sur-Rhône Camping Les Sables, for holidays and family-friendly in the Ardèche, with children club, mini golf, multi sports. Every day tournament is organized (football, volleyball, petanque...)... Located 16.3 km from Valence From 13 € to 16 € per day

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Best Western Clos Syrah      7.9 Valence Located 3 km from the centre of Valence, this hotel makes a great base for exploring Southern France. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace overlooking the pool. For lunch, try a delicious... Located in Valence Room from 75 €

Hotel De France      8.7 Valence Hotel de France is located in the heart of Valence, 450 metres from the Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral. It offers contemporary accommodation with free Wi-Fi access and a large terrace.... Located in Valence Room from 85 €

Novotel Valence Sud      7.7 Valence Close to the old city centre of Valence, the Novotel Valence Sud provides comfortable accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool. With a modern decor, the spacious guest rooms are equipped... Located in Valence Room from 71 €

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