Nature
The Canaux de Valence comprise almost 17 kilometres of open canals. They provide a habitat with remarkable biodiversity of animal and plant species. Parc Jouvet is a seven-hectare green space in the heart of Valence and has held the “Jardin remarquable” designation since 2006.
Renting a holiday apartment in Valence can be part of your personal travel planning.
Routes and Exploration
The Tain-l’Hermitage–Valence section of the ViaRhôna extends to the Épervière site in Valence. Depending on the route chosen, the Jouvet / Épervière route is 5 to 6 kilometres long and can be completed by bicycle in approximately 30 minutes.
The historic centre of Valence can be explored through the old town’s lanes using a city map to discover the city.
History and Culture
Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in Valence. Pope Urban II consecrated it on 5 August 1095; it has been listed as a historic monument since 1869.
La Maison des Têtes was built at the beginning of the 16th century by Antoine De Dorne, a professor at the university and consul of Valence. Today, it houses Valence’s Centre for the Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage.
Le Pendentif is a funerary monument for Canon Mistral, erected in 1548 in the cathedral cloister. In 1840, it was among the first monuments in France to be classified as historic monuments.
A viewing point in the Musée de Valence – Art et Archéologie offers a 360-degree view over the Rhône Valley, Ardèche and the Vercors.
The Rhône, the A7 motorway, National Road 7 and the Paris–Marseille TGV railway line are important transport and communication routes for Valence.
Other places: Espeluche, Lachau, Puygiron, Barnave, Les Pilles, Saint-Agnan, La Répara-Auriples, Montmeyran
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