Destination Wedding in Valence

Celebrate your wedding in the southern Rhône valley city of Valence. Valence features several well preserved churches from the 11th and 12th centuries, medieval castles and prehistoric archaeological wonders found in underground caves.

Valence is located between Lyon and Avignon and is less than 2 ½ hours from Paris by TGV.  A former Roman colony, today it is the primary market town and distribution point for all the produce of the Rhône valley.

Your wedding ceremony could be held in the main cathedral, Saint Apollinaire, built in the 11th century.  With its lovely side chapels and Auvergnat-Romanesque style, the cathedral is located in the center of town.  Smaller churches of Valence include Saint John’s with a bell tower dating back to the 11th century and Saint Ruf’s temple, a Romanesque chapel whose interior was redecorated under Louis XV in the same style as Versailles.

For your wedding reception you may choose among several excellent restaurants located in Valence and nearby villages, including a highly acclaimed 2 star Michelin restaurant/hotel.

From Valence you and your wedding guests can begin a journey through the southern Rhône valley.  Enjoy wine tasting, stunning castle visits and beautiful village tours.  Choose Valence for your wedding destination!