HIGHLIGHTS​

 

Maison de Têtes

Built at the beginning of the 16th century by Antoine De Dorne, this old building features a façade decorated with a large number of sculpted heads.

Kiosk Peynet

Listed as French Historic Monument since 1982, this bandstand is the symbol of the city of Valence. It was designed by an architect named Poitoux in 1890 and is located on the Champ de Mars esplanade, facing Jouvet Park.

Maison de Têtes

Built at the beginning of the 16th century by Antoine De Dorne, this old building features a façade decorated with a large number of sculpted heads.

This Renaissance building houses the municipal department known as “Valence, City of Art and History.” Other houses of heads can be found in France, for instance in Colmar and Béziers.

Kiosk Peynet

Listed as French Historic Monument since 1982, this bandstand is the symbol of the city of Valence. It was designed by an architect named Poitoux in 1890 and is located on the Champ de Mars esplanade, facing Jouvet Park.

It gets its name from Peynet's drawings depicting two lovers listening to the music coming from the bandstand. Today, a golden heart placed under the dome commemorates this event.

Cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire

The Romanesque cathedral is the oldest building in the city, dating back to the late 11th century.

It is found in the historic city centre, at the top of the city.

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​WHAT TO DO

 

Nature festival

Nature festival

From 22nd to 26th May

Five days of activities for the whole family around nature. Let us photograph our trees is one of many to enjoy the scenery of Valence.

Boulevards de Chines

Boulevards de Chines

The 30th May 2019

This antique market is an opportunity to take a nice walk along the boulevard de Chines. You will surely find some design object to tempt you.

CONNECTIONS AND RELATED DESTINATIONS

Lyon

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Rhône and Saône, Lyon was designated World Heritage site by UNESCO. ​

Geneva

Between the Alpes and Lake Geneva is the city of Geneva, home to many international organizations.​

Paris

On the banks of the Seine, the majesty of the city of Paris is unveiled. The magic of its emblematic and historic sites will carry you to the most remote times of the capital, with all the charm and romanticism that the city oozes. ​​

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