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Siti storici a Valence

Valence Heritage Trail

Explore the architectural history of Valence through its most significant monuments and religious sites. This trail features the 16th-century Maison des Têtes with its ornate carved facade and the iconic Kiosque Peynet, which inspired Raymond Peynet’s famous illustrations. Discover the city's deep-rooted spiritual heritage at the Romanesque Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral and the ancient Saint-Ruf Abbey. From Renaissance mansions like Maison Dupré-Latour to the late 19th-century Villa des Cigales, these sites showcase the evolution of the Drôme region's urban landscape.

Valence Heritage Trail — Mappa
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Maison des Têtes

A 16th-century mansion in Old Valence featuring a facade decorated with sculpted heads representing winds, seasons, and virtues. It marks the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture.
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Kiosque Peynet

Built in 1862, this bandstand became world-famous after artist Raymond Peynet featured it in his "Lovers" series. It is a designated historical monument overlooking the Champ de Mars.
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Église Saint-jean-Baptiste de Valence

Located in the old town, this church was built atop one of Valence's oldest places of worship. It features a Romanesque bell tower and a 19th-century neo-Romanesque interior.
D

Valence Cathedral

Valence Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Valence, Drôme, France. The cathedral is in the Romanesque architectural tradition.
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Chapelle des Capucins

A former Catholic chapel that once served the Capuchin order, now a decommissioned religious building preserved as part of the city's regional heritage.
F

Villa des Cigales

Part of the Clos Genest architectural ensemble, this villa was designed at the turn of the 20th century, showcasing late 19th-century residential design and garden landscaping.
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Ancienne Abbaye Notre-Dame de Soyons

A former Benedictine abbey for women, this site represents the city's monastic history and served as a significant religious institution in Valence for centuries.
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Église Notre-Dame-de-Soyons

The church associated with the former Benedictine abbey of the same name, reflecting the religious architecture of the city's female monastic communities.
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Maison Dupré-Latour

A 16th-century Renaissance mansion notable for its elaborate doorway and a courtyard featuring a finely sculpted stone staircase.
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Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Ruf "le Haut"

The remains of a powerful religious order established in the Saint-Jean district, reflecting the medieval spiritual influence of the Saint-Ruf community.
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Chapelle des Cordeliers (ancienne)

A former chapel belonging to the Franciscan order, contributing to the religious architectural landscape of historic Valence.
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Ancien Hôtel de Pampelonne

A historic mansion and regional heritage site located in the city center, representing traditional urban noble architecture.
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Abbaye de Saint-Ruf-hors-les-Murs

The site of the former Abbey of Saint-Ruf located outside the city walls, historically significant as the headquarters of the Order of Saint-Ruf.
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Résidence Hôtel de Bressac

A historic building now used for guest accommodation, preserving its original architectural character as a regional heritage site.
Riverside Hotel
In taxi · 8 min
Valence Heritage Trail
2h
A piedi · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
A piedi · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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