Grande Rue, Pedestrian street in historic Valence, France
The Grande Rue extends through the city center with shops and storefronts lining both sides of the stone-paved pedestrian thoroughfare.
This street has functioned as a commercial hub since medieval times, connecting the main trading points of Valence through the centuries.
Local merchants in Grande Rue display regional products from the Rhône-Alpes, including wines, cheeses, and specialties from Drôme.
The street connects directly to the main public transportation stops and provides access to numerous restaurants and retail establishments.
Every December, the Grande Rue transforms into a traditional market street with regional craftsmen selling their products in wooden chalets.
Location: Valence
Address: Grande Rue, 26000 Valence, France 26000 Valence 26000 Valence
GPS coordinates: 44.93300,4.89079
Latest update: April 14, 2025 10:22
Valence contains architecture from multiple periods, including the 11th century Cathedral Saint-Apollinaire and Renaissance mansions. The center features the Maison des Têtes with its sculpted facade and the Place des Clercs. The Parc Jouvet and Rhône riverbanks provide outdoor spaces, while the Valence Museum displays regional art and artifacts in a former episcopal palace. The city preserves religious buildings, public gardens, and cultural venues across its historic districts.
Valence-Ville railway station
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Valence Cathedral
183 m
Maison des Têtes
123 m
Parc Jouvet, Valence
518 m
Kiosque Peynet
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Pendentif de Valence
149 m
Champ de Mars
453 m
Frédéric Mistral bridge
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
184 m
Fontaine monumentale
380 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence
180 m
Saint-Ruf
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Maison Dupré-Latour
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Valence city hall
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Armenian Heritage Center of Valence
286 m
Notre-Dame de Soyons
284 m
Temple Saint-Ruf
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Chapelle des Capucins de Valence
283 m
Chapelle des Cordeliers de Valence
302 m
Valence war memorial
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Building of the Savings Bank of Valence
381 m
LUX - Scène nationale de Valence
405 m
Maison mauresque de Valence
117 m
Synagogue de Valence
168 m
Église Maranatha des Frères spirituels de Valence
169 m
Théâtre de la Ville
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Buste de Théodore Jouvet, Valence
398 m
Hôtel de Pampelonne
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