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10 Things to Do in Valence That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Valence, France including Parc Jouvet, Musee de Valence, Art & Archeologie, La Maison des Tetes, Cathedrale Saint-Apollinaire, Champ de Mars, Centre du Patrimoine Armenien, Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste, Town Hall of Valence, Pendentif, Teatro Talia.
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1. Parc Jouvet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Viviane B
Nice little park with some walks and an aviary with colourful parrots. Even in winter worth a little visit and right next to the champ de Mars.
2. Musee de Valence, Art & Archeologie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
The Museum of Valence is situated in the historic centre of old Valence adjoining the Cathedral of Saint Apollinaire, on the city's first Terrace. It offers wide panoramic views of the Valence countryside, from Vercors to the Mountains of Ardeche. Officially created in 1850, it has been housed since 1911 in the former Episcopal palace, a vast private mansion with a courtyard and private Gardens, which retains many traces of its secular history: a 12th-century fortified Episcopal tower, an ogival gallery, 15th- and 17th-century painted ceilings, and more. Its rich collections of more than 20,000 works offer, in a reinvented itinerary, a wide Panorama of the history of mankind and the arts, from regional prehistory to contemporary art. The Archaeology section retraces the history of civilisations occupying Drome and the mid-Rhone valley from modern times back to prehistory. The art section, which brings together paintings, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts, places a special emphasis on the theme of landscape, from its reinterpretation by contemporary artists back to its "invention" in the 16th century as an independent genre.
Reviewed By JMP49 - Uzes, France
It is an interesting building recently completely refurbished and the combination of old and new was quite lovely. The content was not hugely sustaining so I think it would be best to visit when there's a good exhibition such as the one coming up this summer.
3. La Maison des Tetes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Alliie - Edinburgh
Valence is home to some really interesting pieces of history, including its maison des tetes. The house is free to look round, but check opening times before you go. You'll see an excellent example of 16th century architecture, depicting gothic-like gargoyles and saints. It does not take long to look around, so make sure you also visit the nearby church Saint-Jean-Baptiste too; one of Valence's most ancient monuments. It's a nice way to while an hour away!
4. Cathedrale Saint-Apollinaire
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
5. Champ de Mars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By MDLLTicino - Ticino
Even though it was cold and windy, we really enjoyed this area of the town. Actually attached to the centre. Also kids enjoyed it.
6. Centre du Patrimoine Armenien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By MissKtje - Valence, France
Ever wondered why there is an important population of Armenians in the "Valée du Rhône" or are you just curious?
If you have an hour on a sunday afternoon it's a good idea to check out the museum. You pay your enterance and a guide can show you around for free. If you're lucky you are the only ones showing up at 3pm and you have a private tour.
The guide explains you history of Armenia and its rich culture. It is a real eye-opener this tour and I recommend it for anyone.
7. Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By DanishTravelor - Copenhagen, Denmark
Hvornår Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste præcist blev opført er uvist men man regner med, at der har ligget en kirke på samme sted siden 300-tallet. Det der vides med sikkerhed er, at det nederste af kirkens store klokketårn er fra begyndelsen af 1100-tallet og at kirken gennemgik forandringer i 1400-tallet. Stilen er romansk.
Under den franske revolution blev kirken brugt som militært lager og hospital, men fra 1801 var den igen kirke.
Indvendigt møder der de besøgende et enkelt indrettet rum. Kirken er en treskibet basilika uden kapeller i siderne.
Her er forskellige malerier, smukt dekorerede søjlekapitæler og udskårne korstole af nyere dato.
Kirken er åben i dagtimerne, og det er oplagt at kigge ind, når man som turist i Valence på et tidspunkt kommer forbi den.
8. Town Hall of Valence
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By DanishTravelor - Copenhagen, Denmark
Valences rådhus blev indviet i 1894, interessant nok som byens første rådhus. Inden da havde byens administration været ordnet i forskellige kontorer, men man havde ikke et samlet kommunalt centrum.
Bygningen er typisk eklekticisme, altså en blanding af forskellige stilarter, blandt andet er der mindelser om italiensk klassicisme, og øverst knejser det ikke så høje men brede klokketårn.
Som turist i Valence skal man ikke snyde sig for at se denne flotte bygning.
9. Pendentif
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
10. Teatro Talia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Vicente A - Altea, Spain
Recientemente estuve en este teatro viendo la obra de Andoni Ferreño y Carla Hidalgo 'Que importan 10 años'.
Buena obra, pero a parte de eso el teatro al ser de poca capacidad es muy acogedor.
La posición de las butacas en patio de butacas es correcta.
La ubicación en Valencia es buena, hay aparcamientos cerca y está también cerca de infinidad de restaurantes.
Los asientos en patio de butacas son un poco estrechos, pero yo soy más bien ancho también.
Está bien aclimatado.
No hay servicio de restauración, ni maquinas expendedoras.
Muy recomendable, repetiré cuando haya alguna obra interesante sin duda.
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