City of nearly 20,000 inhabitants, Bourg-lès-Valence is in the Drôme, at the northern edge of the city of Valencia. Ideally located, close to major communication networks in France and in Europe, allows the city to enjoy all the beauties of the region staying in a quiet and charming environment. Walks along the riverbanks, visit the great monuments of the city or mere discoveries from the ancient center are on the program of this town in southern France.
Very old, it attests to the existence of a port in Roman times, Bourg-lès-Valence still has an interesting historical heritage that can make some great discoveries by walking through the streets of the city. Crossed by the Rhône, which forms part of the city of Drôme seduced by the sweetness of life that prevails there and the numerous cultural events throughout the year.
Located near the beautiful city of Valencia, Bourg-lès-Valence still offers a beautiful historical and cultural heritage to admire and explore.
Ancient medieval collegiate church Saint-Pierre was greatly transformed in the nineteenth century following the destruction during the Wars of religion, giving it its current appearance. This is one of the oldest churches in the Valentinois, housing the tomb of the bishops. We can now admire beautiful murals of the painter and sculptor André Deluol.
Former textile factory built in the middle of the nineteenth century, in 1855, the Cartoucherie still looks today in a superb industrial palace made of bricks. She was National cartridge factory from 1874 to 1964 before becoming a major center of the moving image. Different studios have settled there, as originally Folimage studio films such as Raining Cats and Frogs or Mia and the Migoo.
Walking through the old center, it is possible to enjoy one of the oldest streets in Bourg-lès-Valence the Pompery street. Its name refers to the old bridge, disappeared in the Middle Ages, which allowed to cross the Rhone before the appearance of the ferry tank.
Property of the bishop of Valencia in the seventeenth century, the estate and the castle of Valentine, is now used as a high school after an orphanage and a military hospital. Also note the presence of the castle Chanalets, modern era.
City Bourg-lès-Valence is now to develop bike paths in order to set up the large connection Rhone, Geneva Mediterranean.
Bourg-lès-Valence, strong influence of his famous neighbor, organizes all year very important events.
Bourg-lès-Valence The weekly market is held every Sunday morning from 8am to 13h.
A Christmas market is also proposed in November.
In March, the city of Bourg-lès-Valence advance to the rhythm of his half marathon with a very pleasant course attracts many sportsmen.
The festival of Day, in March, welcomes young and old to discover the wonders of animation. The program includes screenings, a Marathon on digital tablets, meetings with animators, or a very interesting concert film.
In April, up to the festival, and Vice Versa. For twelve years, this event is an opportunity to have fun to the rhythm of an old tavern, a childhood fun fair or a nice carnival.
Bourg-lès-Valence offers the game celebrates each June. At the event program, discoveries of team games, individual or address, a fete or a refreshment bar full of enthusiasm and other animations.
The first weekend in July, up to the Rhone party. Fairground settle on the island Girodet on this occasion, and it is possible to witness a torchlight, participate in a criterium, to admire a parade and parades, or dancing to the sound of brass bands and bodega.
Tuesday July are festive afternoons dedicated to children with musical performances offered throughout the month.
