Beaumont-les-Valence | |
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Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Area | 17,61 km² |
Population | 3 815 hab. () |
Density | 216,64 inhab./km² |
Postal code | 26760 |
Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
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![]() 44 ° 52 ′ 20 ″ N 4 ° 56 ′ 29 ″ E | |
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Beaumont-les-Valence is a town located in the department of Drome, in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France.
Understand
The village of Beaumont-lès-Valence is known in XIIIe century under the name of Villa Bellimontis, then in 1397 he became Castrum Bellimontis before being appointed in 1450 Belli Monte. The name Beaulmont appears in the middle of the XVIe century before becoming Beaulmont en Valentinoys. The current name dates from the 1870s.
To go
Car
- since Valence : Head south and take the D538A road, either by taking exit 33 from the RN7 road, or by taking the Crest road.
- since Crest : take the D538 road towards Chabeuil, then take the D538A road and cross Montmeyran.
- since Chabeuil : take the D236 road south-west.
Public transport
- Citea – Beaumont-lès-Valence being a municipality in the agglomeration of Valence-Romans, it is covered by the urban transport network: line 25 which connects Valence to Montmeyran and Crest serves the village.
Circulate
The old village being small, it is advisable to visit it on foot and to park nearby.
- 1 Car park schoolchildren path – Large free parking near the town hall.
To see
Remarkable places
- 1 The church-temple building Priory Street – Church classified as a historical monument since 1914, this building, the oldest parts of which date from the end of XIe century has the particularity of being divided since 1806 into two zones, one reserved for Catholic worship, the other for Protestant worship. A separation wall was erected between the two parts of the building, then destroyed in 2008 and replaced by sliding panels, open during ecumenical events or celebrations welcoming a large audience.Church-temple
- Virgin of the Vow – Blessed on August 15, 1945; this virgin was made by the Bachini brothers in thanks for the preservation of the village during the war: it is placed on a plinth made voluntarily by a mason of the town with three recesses. An altar table made it possible to celebrate masses in public.
- 2 Tower main street – Built in XIVe century, this old gateway to the village is the last vestige of the medieval ramparts.Tower
- 3 The train station rue du 11 novembre 1918 – The town was formerly located on the railway line connecting Valence To Crest which operated from 1906 to 1934. The station building was transformed into a school, then into a home for the elderly.Old train station
- 4 The Magnanerie schoolchildren path – Witness to the spinning mills that have boomed in XIXe century in the town with up to 47 000 mulberry trees to supply the silkworms necessary for the operation of the five spinning mills, this building was created in 1845 by the Veyranne family, then closed in 1865 following the silkworm crisis. It was then used to house a can of truffles and today houses a fabric printing factory.
- 5 Bishop's Square – This building belonged to the bishops of Valence who were also lords of Beaumont. Its front door gives access to a Renaissance staircase.Bishop's Square
- 6 Former Protestant school 2 road to Valence – This building housed a Protestant primary school and a secondary boarding school from 1858 to 1862.
- 7 Padelle footbridge Les Roux district – This pedestrian bridge XVIIe century crosses the Véore.Padelle footbridge
Sculptures
Many artistic creations were made and placed in the town in the 1970s.
- 8 Place Notre-Dame – The sculpture on this square is on the site of the old Catholic cemetery which was around the choir of the church.
- 9 Old temple square – The sculpture present here marks the site of the temple which was razed in 1686 after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
- 10 The Orfeuille grove – Sculptures located at the site of the entrance to an old disused cemetery at the end of the XIXe century.
- 11 The water clock Place du Rasset – This clepsydra allows the time to be displayed on a clock face only thanks to the circulation of water.
- 12 Sundial rue Émile Courbis – This sundial was produced in 1974 by Serge Millet, engineer of the municipality. A miniature was offered to François Mitterrand in 1976 when he came to the village.
Do
Walk
- 1 Discovery trail path of the Foulons – This loop walk with a length of 4 km allows you to discover the planets of our solar system. Each planet is represented on a billionth scale, as are the inter-planetary distances, which makes it possible to become aware of the immensity of the space vacuum.
Aquatic leisure
- 2 Pool rue Émile Courbis,
33 4 75 59 78 80 – Swimming pool comprising three pools, one of which is 25 m and a snack bar. Due to major leaks, the swimming pool is closed for an indefinite period.
- 3 Father Eugene's trout fountains district,
33 4 75 59 73 36, e-mail : [email protected] – Fishing ponds, relaxation area consisting of a shaded picnic area, a swimming pond with beach and a mini-golf course. On the estate, a restaurant offers cuisine based on pond trout.
Festivities
- – In March, the children's carnival is organized by the town's House of Youth and Culture.
- Easter Corso – Every year at Easter, a corso offers the opportunity to party and admire flowery creations.
- Music Festival – The music festival takes place on June 21 in the town.
- Cabaret evening – Each year, the twinning committee organizes a cabaret evening in October.
- Christmas market – In December, the Christmas market takes place over a weekend.
To buy
- 1 Weekly market Place du Rasset
sat. : 7 h - 13 h. – Food market, fresh and regional products.
- 2 Pontet bakery and pastry shop road to Valence,
33 4 75 59 50 32
Mon.- Tue. : 6 h - 19 h 30 ; Game.- sat. : 6 h - 19 h 30 ; Sun. : 6 h - 13 h. – The pastry shop offers pangée, a specialty cake from the Drôme region made from almonds, honey and apricots.
- 3 Farm of the Wills the Wills,
33 4 75 61 81 14, e-mail : [email protected]
Tue.- sat. : 9 h - 12 h and15 h - 19 h ; Sun. : 9 h - 12 h. – Farm that produces and sells its organic fruits and vegetables, and offers groceries.
Eat
- 1 Throughout the seasons 1 alley of daffodils,
33 4 75 60 05 83
Tue.- sea. : 12 h - 15 h ; Game.- Fri. : 12 h - 15 h and19 h - 22 h 30 ; sat. : 19 h - 22 h 30 ; Sun. : 12 h - 15 h. – Homemade French cuisine.
- 2 Mak kebab pine alley,
33 4 75 84 81 93
Mon.- sat. : 11 h 30 - 14 h and18 h - 22 h 30 ; Sun. : 18 h - 22 h 30. – Fast food offering sandwiches, kebabs and tacos.
- 3 Beaumont Pizz ' ramparts street,
33 4 75 80 20 63
Tue.- sat. : 11 h - 14 h and18 h - 22 h ; Sun. : 18 h - 22 h. – Pizzas and traditional dishes on site or to take away.
Have a drink / Go out
- 1 The Bellimontis Place du Rasset,
33 4 75 57 27 55
Tue.- sat. : 6 h 30 - 21 h ; Sun.- Mon. : 6 h 30 - 14 h. – Bar-PMU offering salads and dish of the day.
Housing
- 1 Bed & Breakfast Au Pré de mon Âne the little Chirac, the Sixteen,
33 6 82 85 21 01, e-mail : [email protected]
of 180 € To 230 € the night. – Charming guest room on the edge of a large animal park surrounded by donkeys, sheep, goats and peacocks. The room has a kitchenette, a walk-in shower, a private terrace and a jacuzzi.
- 2 Bed & Breakfast La Magnanerie Poucherlon district,
33 6 78 46 74 84
of 45 € To 84 € the night. – Cottage with four renovated bedrooms in a farmhouse in XVIIIe century used today for activities related to horses and ponies.
- 3 Gîte la Balmine Poucherlon district room available from 16 h, to be released before 13 h.
from 40 € the night. – Cottage for four people with a fitted kitchen, bed and bath linen and basic necessities.
Communicate
- 1 Post Office 2 rue du 11 novembre 1918
Mon. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 16 h 30 ; sea.- Fri. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 16 h 30 ; sat. : 9 h - 12 h.
Manage the day-to-day
- 2 City Hall 1 road to Valence,City Hall
33 4 75 59 54 55
Mon.- Tue. : 9 h - 16 h 30 ; sea. : 9 h - 12 h 30 ; Game. : 9 h - 16 h 30 ; Fri. : 9 h - 12 h 30 ; sat. : 9 h - 12 h.
- 3 Pine pharmacy 10 pine alley,
33 4 75 59 72 07
Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 19 h 30 ; sat. : 9 h - 12 h 30 and14 h - 19 h 30.
- 4 Medical office of doctors Fesvre and Dillies 23 rue Odette Malossane,
33 4 75 59 56 59
Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 19 h ; sat. : 9 h - 12 h.
Around
- 1 Valence – Capital of the Drôme department, the city marks the entrance to the South of France and has a rich heritage.
- 2 Crest – City overlooked by the highest keep in France.
- 3 La Baume-Cornillane – Village at the foot of the Vercors.
- 4 Montmeyran – Village with many shops and a panoramic view of the region.