Sights in Drôme

Historical Monuments in Valence

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 Valence

Peynet Kiosk

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Historical Monuments in Crest

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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

Historical Monuments in Valence

Cote Des Chapeliers

The hill of Chapeliers is next to the Ruf de Valence Park. It is a street going up the center, because the city is built on a high

Churches in Valence

Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste

Saint John Church is in the plaza that shares the same name. It is an old church with a beautiful, sculpted bell tower. This is th

Squares in Valence

Le Colombier Square

This is a quiet square in the historic center of Valence. It is located at the end of Vernoux street, almost at the corner with Em

Historical Monuments in Valence

Court of Valence

The Court of Valence is in the historic city center and is a large rather formal building of classical style which contrasts with

Historical Monuments in Valence

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