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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Valence,_DrômeValence, Drôme - Wikipedia

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   Located in the heart of the Rhone corridor, Valence is often referred to as "the door to the South of France", the local saying à Valence le Midi commence ("at Valence the Midi begins") pays tribute to the city's southern culture.

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3. www.francethisway.com › places › valenceValence France travel and tourism, attractions and ...

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   The much-loved Kiosk De Peynet stands on the Champ de Mars and is one of the highlights of this small city - and a good place to start your visit to Valence. This ornate bandstand with beautiful views of the decorative gardens and fountains of Park Jouvet below, the Rhone and Chateux-Crussol high up in the distance inspired the artist Peynet to bas...

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   The Maison des Têtes was built in the 16th century at a time when High Gothic style was giving way to the Renaissance style. The house is named after the many heads sculpted on its facade, inner courtyard and interior. On the facade the figures represent the winds, fortune and time as well as medicine, law and theology. On Place Saint-Jean the Chur...

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   The Fine Art Museum of Valence is housed in the former Bishop's Palace and has an important collection of Hubert Robert drawings. There is also a collection of fine art from the 16th century to today. In the middle of Jean Perdrix park on the edge of town there are two very distinctive water towers. These were designed by the Greek sculptor Philola...

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   For those in search of something more unusual, a short journey should be made to the surroundings of Valence to the Jean Perdrix park. At the centre of this large green space are the two giant ‘Water Castles’, standing at over 50 metres above the water. These award winning examples of 1970s architecture are one of the lesser known features of Valen...

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   Valence is a small city in the Rhone-Alpes region, known for its wine, its historic monuments and its bandstand. Explore its attractions, such as the Maison des Têtes, the Cathedral Saint Apollinaire, the river marina and the Water Castles.

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4. www.france-voyage.com › tourism › valence-319Valence - Tourism & Holiday Guide - France Voyage

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   The gateway to the South of France and the capital of Drôme, Valence is a charming city in the Rhône Valley. Thanks to its sunny climate, location by the river and City of Art and History label, this is an attractive city in all respects.

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   • Transport: Train station of Valence

   • Information points: Tourist Office of Valence

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5. www.valence.frPage d'accueil - Ville de Valence

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   Découvrez le charme et l’authenticité d’une ville située aux portes du Midi. Cité romaine sous l’Antiquité, opulente ville médiévale, préfecture de la Drôme et désormais capitale du sud Rhône-Alpes, Valence allie la richesse et la diversité de son patrimoine architectural et naturel.

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6. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-valence15 Best Things to Do in Valence (France) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Musée de Valence. Starting with prehistory, this superb museum deals with life in the Middle Rhône Valley in the course of 4,000 years. There are more than 20,000 items in the collection, with interesting pieces from almost every stage of Valence’s evolution.
   • Maison des Têtes. An exceptionally ornate building to grab your attention on Grande Rue, Maison des Têtes was completed in 1532 and gets its name from the many sculpted heads adorning its facade.
   • Parc Jouvet. Unfurling on a slope next to the river, Parc Jouvet opened in 1905 and is named in honour of the man whose donation made it possible for the city to buy this land.
   • Peynet Bandstand. On the Champ de Mars next to the park is a little sight that made a big contribution to French popular culture in the 20th century. This 19th-century bandstand inspired the illustrator Raymond Pennet to create his two Amoureux (Lovers) characters in 1942.

7. fr.wikipedia.org › wiki › Valence_(Drôme)Valence (Drôme) — Wikipédia

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   Valence (en occitan : Valença) est une commune du sud-est de la France, préfecture du département de la Drôme en région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Elle est la ville la plus peuplée de la Drôme et la 8e d'Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes avec 64 483 habitants recensés en 2021 (132 295 habitants pour l' agglomération en 2021 1).

8. www.francethisway.com › places › aValence tourism and travel guide - France This Way

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   Valence is a town in the Drome department of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, known for its local vineyards and art and history. Explore nearby places to visit, such as Tain-l'Hermitage, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Mirmande and more.