Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence is an art museum in the city center housing paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from medieval times through to modern work. The collection spreads across several rooms in a historical building that provides a fitting setting for the artworks.

The institution was established in an existing historical building and became an important collection for the region. Its recognition as a Musée de France in 2003 confirmed its status as a significant cultural institution.

The rooms feature works that reflect regional artistic traditions and local creative voices, showing how artists from this area have contributed to French art over time. This helps visitors understand the artistic identity of the Drôme region through what hangs on the walls.

The museum is open on most weekdays with a midday break that visitors should keep in mind when planning their visit. The central location makes it easy to reach on foot and find your way around the galleries.

The Arsène Héritier archive at the museum is a specialized collection of books and documents on art history that scholars and serious learners often visit. This resource makes the place somewhere people come to explore artistic techniques and art history topics in depth.

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: December 6, 2025 17:45