Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Valence, France

Legend

Churches & Art
Nature
Water & Wind
Historical
Heritage & Space
Tourism
Paid Tours & Activities

Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 44 m
Descend 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 Valence

Sight 1: Parc Jouvet

Show sight on map

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.

Wikipedia: Parc Jouvet (FR)

550 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: Kiosque Peynet

Show sight on map
Kiosque Peynet Jacques FORÊT :Sequajectrof / CC BY-SA 2.5

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.

Wikipedia: Kiosque Peynet (FR)

427 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence

Show sight on map

The Museum of Art and Archaeology of Valence is a museum of the city of Valence (Drôme) located at 4 place des Ormeaux, opposite the Saint-Apollinaire cathedral in the Old Valence district.

Wikipedia: Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence (FR), Website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube

70 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire

Show sight on map
Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire Philippe Ravit / CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Wikipedia: Valence Cathedral (EN)

505 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: LUX - Scène nationale de Valence

Show sight on map

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.

Wikipedia: Scène nationale (FR), Website, Photo

780 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 6: Valence-Ville

Show sight on map

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.

Wikipedia: Valence-Ville station (EN)

Share

Spread the word! Share this page with your friends and family.

How likely are you to recommend us?


Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.