The historical town of Valence is situated in the mid-section of the Rhone Valley between Lyon and Montelimar. Once an important Roman town, Valence today is a centre for tourism, education and industry in the Rhone Valley. Its regional airport provides easy access for visitors coming to Valence and for people who are looking for French property in the Rhone Valley. The main Paris to Marseille motorway also passes through the town.
Valence is packed full of decorative architecture, much of it dating back to between the 15th and 19th century. The town also has excellent modern facilities including a university, good shopping areas and some beautiful parks and gardens. Its position close to the foothills of the French Alps makes it an ideal base to explore the Rhone Alps countryside, as well as the eastern parts of the Massif Central.
Valence property in the town itself is a mix of designs. There is renaissance style Valence property in the town, along with many examples of 18th and 19th century homes and more modern apartments and villa complexes. If you're looking for French property in the Rhone Valley countryside, it is advisable to start your search to the south-east of Valence. There are some exquisite prestige properties to be found here, including villas, mas, chateaux and farmhouses. A 5-bed villa in France near the village of Beaumont-les-Valence with 8100m 2 of grounds can be acquired for around 400,000 euros.
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