Valence Tours

Among Cities in France Valence is one of the exotic destinations to visit. It is the capital of the department of Drome and is located on the left bank of the Rhone river. In Valence Tours one of the best places to visit is the museum of Valance where you can come across some of the best archeological collections and the "Sanguines" of the renowned painter, Hubert Robert. There is also a good collection of classical as well as modern pictures at the museum. On Tours to Valence you come across the archeological site of Sayons where human occupation occurred in the period of Neanderthal man. There is an archeological museum where you can have an insight into human history that covers a period of nearly 150,000 years. Another notable destination to visit at the site is the Neron Caves.

Valence Tours gives you an opportunity to visit the Saint Apollinaire Cathedral which is one of the majestic structures belonging to the XII th century. In the cathedral you will find features of Rhone Valley Romanesque architecture and Massif Central architecture. On the southern part of the Cathedral there is a curved lintel which bears testimony of the visit of Pope Urbain II around 1095. Tours at Valence also acquaint you with the St. John's Church which is one of the oldest structures in the town and is visited by a number of travelers.

In Valence Tours you come across The hotel Dupre Latour which is built around 1522 and is widely known for the Italian decoration. In the sculptures of the lintel you find a good portrayal of the Greek mythology.

It is also a rewarding experience to visit the Maison des tetes which was built in the early part of 16 th century. In this building you find a good interplay of Renaissance patterns and Gothic Style. Some of the other places worth visiting in Valence are Capucin's Chapel, The Ruf Temple, Italian Theatre and Peynet Bandstand.