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| Valence | |
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| The esplanade of the Champ de Mars | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Regions | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Drome |
| Watercourse | Rhône, Hawkweed, Barberola |
| Altitude | Between 106 and191 m |
| Area | 36,69 km² |
| Population | 61 767 hab. (2013) |
| Density | 1 683,48 inhab./km² |
| Population of the agglomeration | 175 636 hab. |
| Nice | Valentines |
| Postal code | 26000 |
| Telephone prefix | 33 4 75 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Tourist information office | 11 boulevard Bancel.  33 4 75 449040 |
| Location | |
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| Touristic site | |
Valence is a southern city Rhône-Alpes and the prefecture of department of Drôme. You will find in Valence a rich heritage and a flourishing gastronomy with several starred chefs in the town. Valencia is a sunny, dynamic and welcoming city, between the Vercors and the Provence.
Understand
Valence is also the prefecture of Drome, it is nestled on the banks of the Rhône and has retained all the charm and authenticity reflected in these historic towns in the South of France. Its colorful markets, its gardens, the vitality of its neighborhoods and its welcoming pedestrian streets announce Provence.
Located a few kilometers south of the 45th parallel, the city is often referred to as the “Porte du Midi”.
To go
By car
- From the A7 motorway (Paris, Lyon, Marseille) – The Valence-Nord and Valence-Sud exits lead to the city.
- From the A49 motorway (Grenoble) – The highway connects the towns of Grenoble and Valence.
By train
- 1 Valence TGV station 26300 Alixan – The train station TGV is located in the town ofAlixan, at 10 km of Valence. Valencia is connected to the cities of Paris (2 h 12), Lyon (30 min), Strasbourg (4 h 37), Montpellier (1 h 14).
- 2 Valence-Ville train station 18 rue Denis Papin – This station is located in downtown Valencia. It is served by many regional express train lines (TER) in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
By bus
- 3 Bus station 48 rue Denis Papin – Many intercity lines go to the Valence bus station, located in the immediate vicinity of the city center.
On a boat
- 4 Épervière marina ,
33 4 75 81 18 93 – The Épervière marina is located a day's boat ride from the Mediterranean. It offers a leisure and relaxation area.
Circulate
Circulation modes
- By car – Traffic in Valencia is quite difficult, the old town being closed to vehicles from non-residents. It is advisable to leave your vehicle in a parking space or an underground car park, then to continue the visit on foot.
- 1 Bus hub boulevard Maurice Clerc, 33 4 75 600 626
1,2 €. – Many urban lines run through the metropolitan area of Valence, they are interconnected with the city center at the Pôle Bus stop. - Libelo , 33 811 005 678 – The city of Valencia has a self-service bicycle rental system spread over 20 stations in the city and its immediate surroundings.
- Walk – The city of Valencia being of reasonable size, it is easy to get around on foot.
Free parking
- 2 Comète car park avenue de la Comète – This car park is located in the immediate vicinity of the Jouvet park, it has a charging station for electric vehicles.
- 3 Parking Jean Bouin rue Saint-Martin – This car park allows quick access to the historic center by climbing stairs.
- 4 Parking Latour Maubourg place Latour Maubourg – This car park allows you to reach the city center on foot in less than 10 minutes.
- 5 Dunkirk car park Place de Dunkirk – This car park allows you to reach the city center on foot in less than 10 minutes.
See
- 1 visitor Center 11 Bancel Boulevard, 33 4 75 44 90 40, fax : 33 4 75 44 90 41, email: [email protected]
Mon.- sat. : 9 h 30 - 18 h 30 ; Sun. : 10 h - 15 h. – Agents provide information on activities in Valencia and its surroundings. - 2 Esplanade of the Champ de Mars – Located on the edge of the old town, this contemporary garden offers a view of the Ardèche mountains opposite, on the other side of the Rhône. In the center of the esplanade is the Peynet kiosk, created in 1862 by the architect Eugène Poitoux and made famous by the illustrator Raymond Peynet who used it as a decoration in a drawing representing a couple of lovers.
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Peynet kiosk - 3 Jouvet Park November to January: 8 h - 17 h ; October, February to April: 7 h 30 - 18 h ; May to September: 7 h - 20 h. – This park of more than 7 Ha located near the city center is a place of relaxation known to all Valentines. You can also enjoy the many flower beds, canals, fountains as well as a pet shop, a rose garden and a playground and merry-go-round.
- 4 Valence Museum 4 place des Ormeaux,
Valence Museum 33 4 75 79 20 80 Mar. : 14 h - 18 h ; sea.- Sun. : 10 h - 18 h, open until 20 h the 3rd Thursday of the month. museum or temporary exhibition: 5 € (reduced: 4 €); museum and temporary exhibition: 8 € (reduced: 5 €). – This art and archeology museum reopened in 2013, after being modernized and enlarged. It now has a metal and glass belvedere offering a view of the Ardèche and Vercors mountains as well as the Rhône valley. Inside the building, the tour is designed to go back in time, from prehistoric times to contemporary art. We can admire many works of the painter Hubert Robert. A space is also dedicated to temporary exhibitions. - 5 Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral – Originally consecrated in 1095, Valence Cathedral was rebuilt identically in the 17th century following the wars of religion. It is Romanesque in style and has many decorations in polychrome stones. In the ambulatory, a bust of Pope Pius VI, attributed to Antonio Canova, contains his entrails and recalls that the latter, after being arrested in Valencia in 1798, died there. The cathedral has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1869.
Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral - 6 The pendant Pendant Square – This funeral monument was built in 1548 in the cloister of the cathedral to house the burials of Canon Nicolas Mistral and members of his family. It owes its name to its vault which is a dome on pendants. Following the French Revolution, it was sold as national property: the crypt was then used as a cellar and cesspool. Since 1840, it has been classified as a Historic Monument.
The pendant - 7 The House of Heads 57 Grande Rue – This house is so named because of the presence of many sculpted heads on its facade, Renaissance style: nine medallion heads on the ground floor, many statues on the first floor evoking Fortune and Time as well as four heads symbolizing the winds. It is possible to access the inner courtyard via the corridor, in order to observe inset busts of emperors and ancient philosophers.
The House of Heads - 8 Moorish House Gaston Rey Street – An atypical monument built in 1858 by the industrialist Charles Ferlin, this house bears witness to the enthusiasm for Orientalism at that time. It is adorned with a cement veneer molded on the facade, giving an impression of carved stone, made up of arches and floral decorations evoking the Orient, but also gargoyles evoking the Middle Ages.
- 9 Saint-Ruf Gate Malizard street – Of the former prefecture of Drôme destroyed by a bombardment on August 15, 1944, only this gate remains which today gives access to a park below which are the 400 vines of Saint-Jean which are used to produce wine. wine.
- 10 Church of St. John the Baptist 4 rue du Petit Saint-Jean – This 12th century church has been transformed several times since. It is, however, remarkable for its neo-Romanesque 19th century bell tower overlooking the Place Saint-Jean as well as for its eight Romanesque capitals carved at the entrance to the bell tower which are the oldest elements of the building.
- 11 Draper's House 6 rue André Lacroix – This house of a woolen cloth merchant built in XIIIe century has a ground floor with large openings intended for commercial activity while the first floor housed the merchant's accommodation, and therefore has been the subject of particular architectural care at the level of the openings .
- 12 Armenian Heritage Center 14 rue Louis Gallet, 33 4 75 80 13 00, fax : 33 4 75 80 13 01, email: [email protected] October-March: Mar.- Sun. : 14 h - 17 h 30 ; April-September: Mar.- Sun. : 14 h 30 - 18 h 30 ; closed on public holidays and from December 25 to January 6. 3 € (reduced: 2 €). – The permanent exhibition is designed as an interactive route in the footsteps of Valentines of Armenian origin. Many temporary exhibitions around world cultures and migrations complete this route throughout the year.
- Canals – The city has a network of 16 km canals along which it is possible to walk in order to observe the vegetation and animal life specific to this environment.
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Make
- 1 Small city discovery train 11 Bancel Boulevard, 33 4 75 44 90 40 runs every day in July and August. 5 € (reduced: 2,5 €). – This little train allows you to discover the main centers of interest of the city during a guided tour lasting 40 minutes.
- 2 Little train for children , 33 6 26 87 45 11 (cellphone) – This little train is intended for children up to 10 years old. The departure is from the wooden station located in the heart of Jouvet Park.
- 3 Air'Trampo , 33 6 86 88 29 62 (cellphone) – This trampo-elastic and kite-surfing simulator is located in Jouvet Park from the start of the February holidays to the end of the All Saints holidays.
- 4 ViaRhôna – The cycle route linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean passes through Valence and allows you to take walks or longer routes along the Rhône from the city. GPS tracks are available on the ViaRhôna website.
- 5 Épervière aqualudic center 77 chemin de l'Épervière, 33 4 75 84 29 40 September to June: Mon.- Mar. : 12 h - 14 h and16 h - 20 h ; sea. : 12 h - 20 h ; Game.- Fri. : 12 h - 14 h and16 h - 20 h ; sat. : 10 h - 13 h 30 and14 h 30 - 18 h ; Sun. : 9 h - 13 h 30 and14 h 30 - 18 h ; July and August : Mon.- Sun. : 10 h - 20 h. depending on the activities (up to 16 € per person). – Aquatic and leisure center offering swimming pools, outdoor slides (open only in summer), a balneotherapy area with sauna and hammam, and a fitness area with a cardio training room and offering individual and group lessons.
Buy
Shopping centers
- 1 Victor Hugo Shopping Center 17 avenue Victor Hugo, 33 4 75 41 86 10 Mon.- sat. : 9 h 30 - 19 h. – About thirty shops occupy this shopping center located in the heart of the city.
Pedestrian streets
- 2 Linen Drapery 59 rue Madier de Montjau, 33 9 87 03 81 74 Mon.- sat. : 10 h 19. – A household linen store in the heart of the city center, in the pedestrian streets of the city.
Traditional markets
- 3 Place Danton market Mon. : 8 h - 12 h.
- 4 Place de l'Europe market Mar. : 8 h - 12 h ; sat. : 13 h - 17 h.
- 5 Peace square market sea. : 8 h - 12 h.
- 6 Place Marcel Champion market sea. : 8 h - 12 h.
- 7 Place des Clercs market Game. : 8 h - 12 h ; sat. : 8 h - 12 h.
- 8 Faventines car park market Fri. : 8 h - 12 h.
- 9 Avenue Georges Clémenceau market Fri. : 8 h - 12 h.
- 10 Farmers market Place Saint-Jean Summer time : Mar. : 17 h - 20 h ; winter hour : Mar. : 16 h - 19 h. – This market welcomes only producers, which allows direct contact and avoids intermediaries.
Eat
Specialties
- The Swiss de Valence is a shortbread puppet, flavored with candied orange peel, whose shape is inspired by the costume of the Swiss Guard at the Vatican.
- The abomasum is a small pâté made from pork and herbs that can be eaten hot or cold, after cooking.
- The ravioli are small pasta filled with herbs produced at Romans-sur-Isere, not far from Valence.
- The Cotes du Rhone northerly surround the city of Valence with the appellations Saint Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint-Péray and Cornas.
Cheap
- 1 Tacos and Co 6 Republic Square, 33 4 75 41 70 25 Mon.- Sun. : 11 h - 15 h ; Mon.- Game. : 17 h - 22 h 30 ; Fri.- Sun. : 17 h - 23 h. – Fast food based on tacos.
- 2 Burger Food 102 rue des moulins, 33 4 26 50 64 97 Mon.- Fri. : 11 h 30 - 14 h ; Mon.- Sun. : 18 h - 22 h 30. – Burgers prepared on site to order.
Average price
- 3 At Grandma's house 3 place de la Pierre, 33 4 75 62 09 98 – Traditional cuisine with good value for money.
- 4 Little Naples 11 rue Baudin, 33 4 75 56 40 05 Mon.- Fri. : 12 h - 13 h 30 ; Mon.- Game. : 19 h - 23 h ; Fri.- sat. : 19 h - 23 h 30. –
Wood-fired pizzas and other Italian dishes. - 5 The Clercs bistro 48 Grande Rue, 33 4 75 55 55 15 Mon.- Sun. : 12 h - 14 h 30 ; Mon.- Sun. : 19 h - 23 h. – Owned by Michelin-starred chef Michel Chabran, this brasserie offers many homemade dishes in a room adorned with woodwork and high windows.
- 6 Jack and Jill 236 avenue Victor Hugo, 33 4 75 44 39 31 Mar.- sat. : 12 h - 14 h ; Game.- sat. : 19 h 30 - 22 h. – Reduced menu based on fresh products, original dishes of Franco-Irish inspiration.
Wood-fired pizzas and other Italian dishes.Luxury
- 7 The Pic House 285 avenue Victor Hugo, 33 4 75 44 15 32, email: [email protected] Mon.- Sun. : 12 h - 13 h 30 ; Mon.- Sun. : 19 h 30 - 21 h 30. menus 110 € at 320 €, excluding drinks. –
Directed by Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic, this gourmet restaurant offers refined menus in an equally refined setting. - 8 Hiding place 20 rue Notre-Dame-de-Soyons, 33 4 75 55 24 13 Mar.- sat. : 12 h - 14 h 30 ; Mar.- sat. : 20 h - 21 h 30. – Directed by the starred chef Masachi Ijichi, this gourmet restaurant offers many dishes based on fish and seafood, in which we can spot a Japanese inspiration.
- 9 Flavors 32 Grande Rue, 33 4 75 56 08 40 Mar.- sat. : 12 h - 13 h 15 ; Mar.- sat. : 19 h 30 - 21 h 15. menus 38 € at 98 € excluding drinks. –
Directed by Michelin-starred chef Baptiste Poinot, this restaurant offers refined regional cuisine.
Directed by Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic, this gourmet restaurant offers refined menus in an equally refined setting.
Directed by Michelin-starred chef Baptiste Poinot, this restaurant offers refined regional cuisine.Have a drink / Go out
- 1 Cafe Le Victor Hugo 30 avenue Victor Hugo, 33 4 75 40 18 11 Mon.- sat. : 6 h 30 - 1 h. – Multilingual café with two outdoor terraces with a capacity of 210 seats.
- 2 Bancel Cafe 7 boulevard Bancel, 33 4 75 78 35 98 – Café located on the boulevards of the city center, with a large terrace in summer. Many cocktails on the menu.
- 3 The place 2 beer ZA Briffaut, 79 rue Barthélémy de Laffemas, 33 4 75 59 63 90 Mon. : 15 h - 21 h ; Mar.- sea. : 11 h 30 - 23 h ; Game.- Fri. : 11 h 30 - 1 h ; sat. : 16 h - 0 h. – Beer bar offering small local cuisine as well as concerts and entertainment around sporting events. A wine cellar and a spirits cellar complete the purchasing possibilities.
- 4 A family resemblance 1 place of the Dragonne, 33 4 75 43 44 90 Mon.- sea. : 8 h - 15 h ; Game.- Fri. : 8 h - 0 h. – Restaurant offering home cooking and craft beers as well as themed evenings at the end of the week: board games, meeting between micro-entrepreneurs, discussion in a foreign language ...
Housing
Cheap
- 1 Ibis Budget Valence Sud rue de Chantecouriol from 41 €. –
free. This recent hotel located in the immediate vicinity of the main roads offers air-conditioned rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people. - 2 B&B Hotel Valence Sud 51 avenue des Auréats from 40,8 €. – free. This hotel, located in the immediate vicinity of the main roads, offers air-conditioned rooms with wireless internet and flat-screen TV.
- 3 First Class Valence Sud 59 avenue des Auréats from 33 €. – free. Located in the immediate vicinity of the main roads, this hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV and wireless internet access.
free. This recent hotel located in the immediate vicinity of the main roads offers air-conditioned rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people.Average price
- 4 Atrium Hotel 20 rue Jean Louis Barrault, 33 4 45 55 53 62, fax : 33 4 75 55 53 68, email: [email protected] from 69 €. – free. Recently renovated hotel with 56 rooms, 11 of which are duplex, which have air conditioning, flat-screen TV, wireless internet, welcome products, slippers and hospitality tray. Free parking is available to customers.
- 5 Hotel de France 10 boulevard du Général de Gaulle, 33 4 75 43 00 87, fax : 33 4 75 55 90 51, email: [email protected] from 77,35 €. – From single rooms to suites, this hotel has air conditioning, wireless internet, flat-screen TV and a courtesy tray.
- 6 Best Western Clos Syrah boulevard Pierre Tezier, 33 4 75 55 52 52, fax : 33 4 75 42 27 37 from 86 €. – Located away from the city center but close to the main roads, this hotel has air-conditioned rooms with wireless internet. A terrace overlooks an outdoor swimming pool.
Luxury
- 7 Pic House 285 avenue Victor Hugo, 33 4 75 44 15 32, email: [email protected] of 260 € at 350 €. – free. A luxury hotel integrated into the Anne-Sophie Pic complex, it has large elegant rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, docking station for digital music players, wireless internet and mini-bar.
Communicate
Manage the day-to-day
Administration
Banks
Health
- 1 Valence Hospital Center 179 Avenue du Maréchal Juin, 33 4 75 757575, 33 4 75 758159 (emergency) permanently open. – 2 Night entry and emergencies
security
Around
- 1 Saint-Péray – City of origin of the wines of the same name, there is the medieval castle of Crussol, from which you can admire a panorama of the foothills of the Vercors.
- 2 Chabeuil – City bordering the Véore river having been for many centuries under the authority of the princes of Monaco.
- 3 Beaumont-les-Valence – Village of which the entrance door to the medieval ramparts remains.
- 4 Crest – The medieval old town is famous for its high keep.
