Welcome to Valence

Situated between Lyon and Avignon, Valence benefits of an exceptional geographical situation, real highway on the hudge Rhodanian axis (TGV, Paris-Lyon-Marseille, motorway A7 or A49, interstate highway N7) and a nerve centre of exchanges between the Alps and Central Massif.

Drome’s Prefecture, between Vercors and Provence, Valence with its 65 000 inhabitants is the centre of a district of 120 000 inhabitants. Valence extends in harmony on both shores of Rhône. On one hand, it is opened on a rich urban centre, encircled by the huge boulevards, and on the other hand, on residential districts well-spaced parklands.

Judging by a rich built patrimony adorned with The Light’s Plan, Valence is proud of it glorious past. You’ll discover its old centre, its cultural wealthes, its life’s quality under the sun of the South of France strolling in its streets and narrow streets.

Moreover, Valence is honored of 4 flowers and belongs to the cities and regions of Art and History.


Today Valence is twinned with 6 towns :
Asti in Italy since 1966
Biberach and der Riss in Ger many since 1967
Tendring District Council in England since 1969
Idjevan in Armenia since 1996
Gedera in Israel since 1997
Batroun in Lebanon since 2005