Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence, Art museum in Valence, France
The museum holds paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts collections spanning from medieval times to contemporary pieces within a historical building in central Valence.
The museum received national recognition when granted the official designation of 'musée de France' in 2003, marking its role in preserving French cultural heritage.
The permanent collection displays numerous artworks from different periods, representing the evolution of artistic movements through paintings and sculptures.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, with opening hours from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, offering guided tours and educational programs.
The Arsène Héritier library within the museum provides specialized resources and literature about art history and artistic techniques.
Location: Valence
Address: Place des Ormeaux
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-12:00,14:00-18:00
Phone: +33475792080
Email: musee@mairie-valence.fr
Website: http://museedevalence.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.93170,4.88944
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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
484 m
Valence Cathedral
4 m
Maison des Têtes
112 m
Parc Jouvet, Valence
343 m
Kiosque Peynet
275 m
Pendentif de Valence
31 m
Champ de Mars
285 m
Frédéric Mistral bridge
445 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
360 m
Fontaine monumentale
392 m
Saint-Ruf
258 m
Maison Dupré-Latour
85 m
Valence city hall
3 m
Armenian Heritage Center of Valence
339 m
Notre-Dame de Soyons
250 m
Temple Saint-Ruf
258 m
Chapelle des Capucins de Valence
412 m
Chapelle des Cordeliers de Valence
479 m
Valence war memorial
299 m
Building of the Savings Bank of Valence
235 m
LUX - Scène nationale de Valence
394 m
Maison mauresque de Valence
280 m
Synagogue de Valence
242 m
Église Maranatha des Frères spirituels de Valence
130 m
Théâtre de la Ville
236 m
Buste de Théodore Jouvet, Valence
218 m
Hôtel de Pampelonne
199 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Soyons de Valence
251 mReviews
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