Car Hire Valence - Mini guide to Valence

Valence

Located about 66 miles south of Lyon in the southeastern part of France on the Rhone River’s left bank, the historic town of Valence has a population of around 65,500. Valence is positioned on the rail track to Marseille and its industries include textiles, munitions, jewellery, metallurgical and leather products. In addition, the city serves as a processing and commercial centre for the agricultural surrounding region.

The town’s St Apollinaris Cathedral is the city’s top tourist attraction. It was reconstructed in a Romanesque architectural style during the 11th century and in the year 1095 Pope Urban II consecrated the church. During the violence of the French Religion Wars’ the cathedral was severely damaged. In the early 17th century the restoration of the building was completed. Later, in 1861, the cathedral’s stone tower and the porch below it were successfully reconstructed.

The cathedral houses Pius VI’s monument, the head of the Catholic Church who died in Valence in 1799. Housed in the church’s ecclesiastical seminary is a museum along with a comprehensive theological library.

The Rhone-Alpes region offers its visitors rewarding exploration options. The best and most convenient way to visit all of the region’s interesting tourist attractions is by private hire car. This popular travel destination offers a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities along with an abundance of architectural, cultural and historical treasures. The stunning clear alpine lakes, idyllic villages, excellent winter sport resorts and appealing cities make for great daytrips by rental car.

Visitors wishing to tour the region by hire car are recommended to arrange car rental in advance online. Pre-booking your private rental vehicle online will avoid disappointment on arrival, ensuring the car of your choice is available at the time you arrive in Valence. Additionally, online car hire offers the best deals on rental rates.

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