Armenian Heritage Center of Valence, Armenian heritage museum in Valence, France.
The Armenian Heritage Center maintains an archive of 2000 documents within the renovated spaces of a former law faculty building.
The museum opened in 2005 to document the Armenian diaspora experience and their exodus from the Ottoman Empire through historical artifacts.
The center coordinates temporary photography exhibitions and hosts conferences focusing on migration patterns and collective memory preservation.
Visitors can explore the museum Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, weekends from 14:00 to 18:00.
The institution received ethnopole status in 2018 for its dedicated research on migrations, borders, and memory preservation.
Location: Valence
Inception: 2005
Part of: Réseau Memorha
Address: 14 Rue Louis Gallet, 26000 Valence
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:00; Saturday,Sunday 14:00-18:00; Holidays off
Phone: +33475801300
Website: https://le-cpa.com
GPS coordinates: 44.93150,4.89373
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:03
Valence preserves architecture from several centuries, from medieval religious buildings to Renaissance homes. The Cathedral Saint-Apollinaire dates from the 11th century and shows Romanesque construction, while the Maison des Têtes draws visitors with its sculpted 16th-century facade. Place des Clercs forms the heart of the old town, surrounded by shops and cafés. The Valence Museum sits in a former episcopal palace and displays collections of regional history and art. The city connects historic districts with parks and gardens along the Rhône River. Parc Jouvet offers shaded paths and views over the valley, while the Peynet Bandstand is a popular meeting place. The Mistral Bridge links both river banks and provides views of the surroundings. Along Grande Rue and neighboring streets, you find shops, markets, and restaurants. The Saint-Jean Church, the Maison Mauresque with oriental architecture, and the Valence-Ville train station show different architectural styles. Public squares like Champ de Mars and Aristide Briand Square serve as gathering places for locals and visitors.
Valence-Ville railway station
391 m
Valence Cathedral
338 m
Maison des Têtes
233 m
Parc Jouvet, Valence
642 m
Kiosque Peynet
471 m
Pendentif de Valence
319 m
Champ de Mars
465 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
384 m
Fontaine monumentale
110 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence
339 m
Saint-Ruf
442 m
Maison Dupré-Latour
300 m
Valence city hall
339 m
Notre-Dame de Soyons
551 m
Temple Saint-Ruf
442 m
Chapelle des Capucins de Valence
543 m
Chapelle des Cordeliers de Valence
458 m
Valence war memorial
619 m
Building of the Savings Bank of Valence
360 m
LUX - Scène nationale de Valence
155 m
Maison mauresque de Valence
370 m
Synagogue de Valence
118 m
Église Maranatha des Frères spirituels de Valence
421 m
Théâtre de la Ville
212 m
Buste de Théodore Jouvet, Valence
496 m
Hôtel de Pampelonne
237 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Soyons de Valence
554 m
Grande Rue
286 mReviews
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