Roman town, then medieval city…

Straddling the Drôme and Ardèche departments, Valence nestles on the banks of the Rhône. This dynamic city, which occupies a prime position in the Rhône-Alpes region, has a glorious past, having been a Roman town before becoming a wealthy medieval city. It is from this medieval and Renaissance period that the city has preserved the greatest number of architectural treasures, such as the Gothic façade of the Maison des Têtes and the Romanesque cathedral of Saint Apollinaire.

Valence invites you to discover this heritage by strolling along its canals and through its gardens.