Historical sites and landmarks in Valence

Renaissance building completed in 1528 features stone carvings across its facade showing human heads, mythological characters and period decorative elements.

Public garden of seven hectares contains a miniature zoo, children play areas and water features, positioned on elevated ground near the Rhône.

Cathedral built in 1095 in Romanesque style contains historical frescoes, decorated stone entrance and a nineteenth century pipe organ.

Museum located in the former bishops residence exhibits regional historical objects and artworks spanning from ancient times through contemporary periods.

Metal and glass music pavilion built in 1862, located in Champ de Mars park. The structure became famous through Raymond Peynet's illustrations.

Concrete bridge spanning 657 meters across the Rhône River, connecting Valence to Guilherand-Granges. Built in 1967 to replace the original 1905 structure.

Central square of the old town, featuring the Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral and traditional architecture. Regular market occurs on this pedestrian plaza.

Municipal theater established in 1837 in an Italian-style building. The venue presents theatrical productions, dance performances and musical concerts throughout the season.

Pedestrian street with stone arcades in central Valence. The 19th century buildings house retail establishments, dining venues and commercial spaces.

Public garden in the city center with established trees and stone water features. The space includes play areas and benches.

Church constructed in the 13th century, featuring stone vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and a square tower for bells.

Residential building from 1858 with architectural elements from North Africa including decorative tiles, curved archways and geometric patterns.

Railway station built in 1865 connecting major French cities through regular and TGV lines. The building has a stone facade and large glass roof.

Stone fountain constructed in 1887 on Place Championnet. The structure features four bronze lion statues surrounding a central column with water basins.

Municipal building from the 17th century featuring stone walls with decorative carvings, symmetrical windows, and a central clock tower on the facade.

Museum established in 2005 dedicated to Armenian culture and history. The center contains documents, artifacts and photographs documenting Armenian heritage.

The residence from the 16th century contains stone mullioned windows, an internal courtyard and a stone spiral staircase representing French Renaissance architectural elements.

The reformed church constructed in 1806 has a neoclassical facade with four Doric columns and serves as venue for Protestant services and cultural events.

The riverside park contains walking paths, sports equipment, a boat harbor and dining establishments next to the Rhône River navigation channel.

The main square contains 19th century limestone structures, ground floor retail spaces and a round water fountain positioned in the middle.

Romanesque church building from the 12th century featuring carved stone decorations on its exterior walls and four bronze bells in its tower.

Municipal garden with century-old plane trees near the town center. Seasonal flower beds border the stone paths with multiple resting areas.

Gothic religious structure from the 11th century containing original wall paintings from medieval times, stained glass and a 19th-century pipe organ.

Collection of 16,500 shoes displaying production methods and design evolution from ancient periods to modern industrial processes.

Educational center focusing on regional agriculture with displays of Drôme farming equipment, crop varieties and cultivation techniques.