Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Valence, France
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2.3 km
29 m
Experience Valence in France in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in ValenceSight 1: Parc Jouvet
The Jouvet Park is a 7-hectare public botanical garden located in the commune of Valence, on the banks of the Rhône, under the esplanade of the Champ de Mars, above the Château de Crussol and the Vivarais mountains. A true green lung of the city centre, the park bears the name of Théodore Jouvet (1837-1905), the generous donor who offered the city of Valence the sum necessary to buy the land.
Sight 2: Kiosque Peynet
The Peynet bandstand is a bandstand dating from 1862 located in the center of the city of Valence, in the Drôme department. He inspired Raymond Peynet to write his famous lovers in 1942. The work of the architect Eugène Poitoux, the kiosk has been classified as a historical monument since 1982.
Sight 3: Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Sight 4: Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire
Valence Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Valence, Drôme, France. The cathedral is in the Romanesque architectural tradition. It is dedicated to Saint Apollinaris of Valence. It is the seat of the Bishop of Valence. It has been classified as a historical monument since 1862.
Sight 5: LUX - Scène nationale de Valence
Scène nationale is an official French label granted by the Ministry of Culture to cultural institutions dedicated to the programming and multidisciplinary production of shows.
Sight 6: Valence-Ville
Valence-Ville station is a railway station serving the town Valence, Drôme department, southeastern France. It is situated on the Paris–Marseille railway, and is the southern terminus of a branch line to Grenoble.
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