Valence is an attractive city thanks to its climate, location, economic and cultural background and its pleasant feel.

At the southern point of the Rhône-Alpes area the Isère and Rhône valleys converge together, Valence is just 2 hours and 10 minutes by TGV (high speed train) from the Gare de Lyon in Paris, and 1 hour from Marseille. 1 hour from Lyon or Grenoble on the motorway.

With its Mediterranean climate and green surroundings - the Ardèche, Vercors and Alps are not far away - and as capital of France's no 1 region for organic agriculture, Valence is at the crossroads of today's new economic challenges. With engineering colleges and universities, business parks and the rapidly-growing Rovaltain centre, Valence is a centre for decision-making and positive action.