Group day trips: a tour of Valence

Discover the city of Valence through its monuments and heritage steeped in history.

Explore the city of Valence through its network of canals dating back to Roman times.

This guided tour will be followed by a tasting lunch of traditional dishes prepared with local produce in a Valencian restaurant.

Then come and explore the Drôme Museum of Art and Archaeology, with its unique collection and temporary exhibitions that will take you on a voyage of discovery.

Choississez l'une de ces deux visites guidées :

Or : The historic center of Valence

10:00am / Guided tour / Duration 1h30

Discover the history of Valence through its streets, squares and monuments.

This tour is an essential introduction to Valence's rich heritage. Your group will discover Saint-Appolinaire's cathedral, the famous characters in the narrow streets and the squares reminiscent of Provence. Valence is a city of art, history, water and commerce. Its composite nature is a real asset, and will enable you to appreciate evidence of different eras and styles !

Or: The canals of Valence

10:00am / Guided tour / Duration 1h30

Discover Valence and its network of canals dating back to Roman times.

A natural and ecological heritage unique in France, the canals have accompanied Valence for many centuries. Used for watering, feeding washhouses, then mills and sawmills, they run under the open sky for some 17 km. So many routes to enjoy in all seasons, in the changing colors of nature.

Lunch

12:00pm / Duration 2h00

Enjoy a complete menu with starter, main course and dessert. A touch of wine and coffee will accompany your meal.

Museum of Valence

2:30pm / Guided tour / Duration 1h30

Enter the Musée de Valence, art and archaeology, to discover collections steeped in history and temporary exhibitions that will take you on a journey.

This is a “new generation” museum. The renovation-extension, entrusted to the Jean-Paul Philippon architectural studio, combines heritage enhancement of the former episcopal palace with a contemporary extension, highlighted in particular by the transparency of a belvedere. The museum's collections offer a wide panorama, from regional prehistory to contemporary art. The museum is located in the heart of Valence.