Valence

Valence

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Valence		Guilherand-Granges at 1.4 km (3 min)
Insee code	26362		Bourg-lès-Valence at 1.7 km (4 min)
Postcode	26000		Saint-Péray at 4.5 km (7 min)
Latitude	44.9333930		Cornas at 6.1 km (9 min)
Longitude	4.8923600		Soyons at 6.7 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 106 to 191 meters		Malissard at 7.1 km (13 min)
Surface	36.69 km²		Toulaud at 9.4 km (14 min)
Population	64803 inhabitants		Châteaubourg at 9.5 km (12 min)
Density	1825 inhabitants/km²		Portes-lès-Valence at 9.6 km (12 min)
National labels			Beaumont-lès-Valence at 10 km (15 min)
Department	Drôme		Charmes-sur-Rhône at 10.2 km (13 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 Alps Valence comes in all shades.

Paris 560 km - SNCF Valence city Valence TGV - Motorway A7 and 49 - Cars all directions - Commercial Port and marina - Aerodrome.

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

• Swimming pools in summer and winter.
• Golf.
• Squash.
• Bowling.
• Tennis.
• Ice rink open all year round (except from May 30 to September 23).
• Leisure park on the Rhone.
• Cafes concerts.
• Cinemas.
• 600 sports and cultural associations (guides for sports and cultural associations available at the Tourist Office and Convention Bureau).
• Many arts and sports training.
• Workshops with Valence Heritage City of Art and History.

• Throughout the year:

• Open market on Wednesdays and Saturdays all day on the boulevards.
• Food markets in the old center (place of the Clerics) Thursday and Saturday morning.
• Organic Market on Saturday morning.
• Twin Cities market on the last Saturday of September.

• Rallye Monte Carlo: late January-early February.
• Festival for a day (animation) in February-March.
• Commercial and Industrial Fair: early May.
• Festival of channels: end of June.
• Summer Festival in July and August.
• Bouquets de Vins: in November.
• Feast of Light: the first Saturday in December.
• Events throughout the year including exhibitions, fairs, theater, concerts ...
• Concert halls and convention:

• Comedy Valence: Drôme Ardèche Drama Centre.
• CRAC: Centre for Research and Cultural Action - Scene National Theatre of the City.
• House of Music and Dance.
• Regional School of Fine Arts.

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

Field of Mars (Photo credit: City of Valence)		Kiosk Peynet (Photo credit: City of Valence)
Maison des Têtes (Photo credit: City of Valence)		Port of Epervière (Photo credit: City of Valence)
Rally Monte Carlo (Photo credit: Eric Caillet)

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 7°C

L'Origan Valence Squash club restaurant the oregano in a small living room and 14 people in 25 very beautiful covered terrace at the edge of a stream. Located in Valence From 20 € to 40 € per person

Domaine de soyons 'chateau du Sénateur' Soyons Restaurant In a beautiful 19th located in a park of 2 hectares. Une delicate cuisine, dishes prepared by the chef with seasonal produce pourons delight you. Located 7 km from Valence From 20 € to 65 € per person

Auberge des Collines   9.5 Granges-les-Beaumont A charming hotel restaurant ! In their Hotel Restaurant l'Auberge des Collines, in the Drome between Romans and Tain, Catherine offer a quality service, friendly and warm atmosphere,... Located 14.8 km from Valence From 15 € to 35 € 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

Les Chênes, Clévacances 2 clés     9.7 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

Josette Jean-Marie Pion     9.7 Portes-lès-Valence Bedroom 2 persons 1 person s room bath. Located 6.9 km from Valence 50 € the double room

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Aventure evasion   9.1   SPECIAL OFFER 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 Detached house in the countryside. Independent Living Kitchen 4 Bedrooms with each individual's health. Outdoor Terrace. Located 19.4 km from Valence From 450 € to 510 € per week

Gîtes des Gorges du Doux Fjord Colombier-le-Vieux Want to clean air, quiet, scenery, tradition? Join us in the heart of the Ardeche at the entrance of the Gorges du Doux. An area of ​​8 hectares occupied by horses fjord, this old farm... Located 21 km from Valence From 200 € to 420 € per week

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Camping les foulons     9.6 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 15 € to 20 € 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

Camping de la vallée du doux     9.4 Boucieu-le-Roi Josephine and Alain will welcome you into their campsite ** ardeche in green along the soft, for lovers of fishing, hiking, mountain biking, with many sites touristiques. Avec a warm... Located 20 km from Valence From 12 € to 15 € per day

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Best Western Clos Syrah      7.8 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 70 €

Hevea      8.7 Valence Located in the heart of Valence, Hevea hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the town centre and exhibition centre. It features a sauna and a panoramic terrace with views of the Vercors... Located in Valence Room from 61 €

Hotel De France      8.6 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 95 €

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