Sights in Ardèche

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Train Stations in Valence

Valence-Ville Railway Station

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This was the main station of the city of Valence until the creation of a high-speed train station recently. So now you can just t

Bus Stations in Valence

Valence Bus Station

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Pole Bus is the main bus station in Valence. It is located near the Place Leclerc, five minutes walk from the old town. All lines

Historical Monuments in Valence

Fontaine Monumentale

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You can find the monumental fountain on Bancel Boulevard in the center of Valence. The architect Poitoux designed and built it in

Historical Monuments in Valence

Place de la Pierre

Place de la Pierre is a small square in the historic center of Valence. It is charming with ancient trees giving shade. You can ha

Historical Monuments in Valence

Temple Saint Ruf

This place at the end of St. James's Street is the old Temple Saint Ruf. During the French Revolution, many of the temples and rel

Historical Monuments in Valence

Maison Montalivet

This house, located at number 35 Farnerie Street, is behind the theater of Valence. It is the old Montalivet private family home.

Historical Monuments in Valence

Auberge de l'Écu

This old house is located at 15, Madier of Montjau Street, and was once the Écu de France hostel, run by a young man called Faure.

Historical Monuments in Valence

Place de la Liberte

It's a great historic downtown square of Valence, split in two with a garden - dead end that passes between the buildings of the C

Historical Monuments in Valence

Town Hall (Mairie de Valence)

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Located in La Place de Liberte in the historic city centre, the town hall of Valence is also known as the Hotel de Ville. It's a n

Historical Monuments in Valence

Maison Couriol

The house is located at number 3 Vernoux street. The young Napoleon Bonaparte the then military school student with no money, came

Historical Monuments in Bourg-Saint-Andéol

Dona Vierna Fountain

The monumental fountain Vierna Dona is the emblem of the town of Bourg Saint Andéol. It's a Carrara marble statue, representing th

Historical Monuments in Valence

Peynet Kiosk

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Historical Monuments in Valence

Place Saint Jean

The Place Saint Jean hosts a church of the same name in the historic city centre. The square is quiet, and with its bell tower and

Statues in Valence

Championnet Statue

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This statue is located at the middle of Championnet square. It is a tribute to Championnet, a French army general who lived betwee

Historical Monuments in Valence

Championnet Square

Championnet Square is adjacent to Jouvet Park and not far from the historic center of Valence. I like it because it has a couple o

Cathedrals in Valence

Cathedral Saint Appolinaire

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Cathedral San Appolinaire is the main church of Valence, in Plaza Des Ormeaux, and was built in the eleventh century. Its style mi

Historical Monuments in Valence

Place Pie VI

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Pope Pius VI died in Valence in the south of France. His heart is preserved in the church of St. Apollinaire. He was a contemporar

Historical Monuments in Valence

Square Des Ormeaux

The Place des Ormeaux is a small pedestrian plaza located next to the Cathedral of Saint Apollinaire, in the historic center of Va

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