About Valence
Located in the Drôme department of France, Valence covers an area of 36.7 square kilometers along the Rhône river. As of 2023, the commune has a population of 64,458 residents. The city sits at an elevation of 123 meters and maintains twin town relationships with Asti, Clacton-on-Sea, Gedera, Batroun, and Biberach an der Riß. Key features in the city include the Valence Cathedral, which serves as both a Catholic cathedral and a minor basilica, the Valence-Ville railway station, and the University of Valence. The local area also contains the musée des Beaux-Arts de Valence, Parc Jouvet, the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the Abbaye de Saint-Ruf-hors-les-Murs, and the Armenian Heritage Center of Valence.
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