This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Valence.
Strategically located between the sea and mountains, the city of Valence, French Alps, France, welcomes you to the gates of the south. It lies halfway between Lyon and Avignon and enjoys a temperate climate dominated by pleasant breeze, cool summers, and freezing winters. Adding to the scenic beauty of Valence is the splendid Rhone River, which is one of the city's major tourist attractions. If you're planning a visit, hunt for hostels in Valence, French Alps, France, well in advance, as finding accommodation at the last minute may the challenging, thanks to the huge tourist influx.
Start your journey into Valence with a visit to the famous Kiosk De Peynet bandstand on the Champ De Mars. This bandstand is one of the highlights of this small city and is blessed with a fantastic view of decorative gardens and the fountains of Park Jouvet just below it. The artist Peynet was inspired to write his romantic love stories here, no doubt inspired by his breathtaking surroundings.
If you enjoy history, then the Maisonettes de Tetes in the old town will be of special interest to you. Built in the sixteenth century, this house showcases sculptured figures, including heads of Ancient Greek nobility and its front face has depictions of law, theology, and medicine. For a city with considerable student population, Valence, French Alps, has a notably quiet nightlife. For those who love food, though, there are quite a few restaurants that serve authentic Provençal and drone dishes along with those that specialize in cuisines from around the world over including Greece, Indian, Mexican, and Chinese.
Among the other attractions in Valence are the many cathedrals, which include Cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire (built in the eleventh century) and St. John Baptist Church, with its tower porch constructed in the twelfth century. Stop off at the Museum of Fine Arts for some time alone with Valence's history, or visit a local theater and enjoy one of the latest flicks. If you love sports, there is a lot you can enjoy here -- golf, tennis, bowling, and squash, to name just a few.
Most hostels in Valence, French Alps, France, are located quite near to the city center, giving you the comfort of economical accommodation combined with easy access to most of the city's attractions. Valence, French Alps, France hostels are known for cleanliness and hygiene and are well rated by travelers the world over.
Written by local enthusiast for Valence hostels
Joy Barboza