Heritage and tradition

DAY 1 :

Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval 

10:00am / Guided tour / Duration 1h30

Immerse yourself in Joseph Ferdinand Cheval's unique life's work : his Palais Idéal. 

Learn about the history of the Facteur Cheval and the various stages in the construction of this splendid monument, built alone by Ferdinand Cheval between 1879 and 1912!

Shoe Museum

3:00pm / Guided tour / Duration 1h30 

Access a unique collection of shoes from their origins to the present day, and discover the history of Roman shoe and leather production.

This magnificent collection is presented in a prestigious setting : the former Visitation convent and its landscaped gardens, listed as a historic monument.
All types of footwear are on display, from the oldest to the most contemporary, from the most classic to the most extravagant and the most exotic. The shoe museum presents an encyclopedic exhibition unique in France. 

JOUR 2 :

Historic center of Valence

10:00am / Guided tour / duration 1h30

Let yourself be told the history of Valencia through the streets, squares and monuments. 

Discover the cathedral, the famous characters at the bend of alleys, the squares recalling Provence. Valencia is a city of art, history, water and commerce. Its composite nature is a real asset that reflects the different eras and varied styles. 
This visit will be an essential introduction to the richness of the Valentinese heritage. 

vineyard train

15h00/ Guided walk / Duration 45min 

Guided walk in the famous vineyard with a magnificent view of the Rhone Valley. 

Wine cellar

16h00/ Visit and tasting/ 1h30

Visit a cellar while having explanations on the methods of vinification before going to the tasting of the different wines. 

DAY 3 :

The truffle farm of Baume Saint-Antoine

10h00am / Visit and tasting / Duration 1h30 

Discovery of the black truffle in the Drôme des Collines and tasting of truffle products. 

A presentation of the farm will be offered as well as a walk in the truffles and a tasting in the farm inn. This visit will make your taste buds travel! 

Valrhôna, the chocolate museum

3:00pm / Free visit and workshop / duration 2h00

Free visit and tasting workshop.
Sensory experiences, culinary workshops, manufacturing secrets, virtual journey in the plantations...

The chocolate museum plunges young and old into the delicious mysteries of black gold.

This visit to the Cité du chocolat is above all an interactive, educational and fun visit to immerse yourself in the secrets of Valrhona, and allow a tasting of the tastiest!