Saint-Ruf, Medieval abbey in Saint-Jean district, Valence, France.
The remains of Saint-Ruf Abbey include an 18th-century monumental gate and foundations discovered during archaeological excavations in the municipal park.
Founded in 1038 in Avignon, the abbey relocated to Valence in 1158 on Épervière Island, then rebuilt near Saint-James Priory after the Wars of Religion.
Saint-Ruf Abbey served as a primary center for medieval clergy reform, extending its influence over numerous religious communities throughout France.
The municipal park established in 1980 on the former abbey grounds allows visitors to examine the archaeological remains and the classified historical gate.
Saint-James Church, an integral part of the abbey, houses General Championnet's heart in its apse since its conversion to a Protestant temple in 1806.
Location: Valence
Address: 23, rue Ambroise-Paré
GPS coordinates: 44.93402,4.88940
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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