What to do with children in Valence?
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Looking for activities to try with your children in Valence during your holiday in the Drôme?
Good news: the city offers plenty of outings combining nature, leisure, and fun-filled discovery.
Here are several ideas for planning a trip that suits everyone, from young children to teenagers.
A true "green lung" for Valence, Parc Jouvet is the perfect spot for families.
Its playground lets children burn off energy amidst nature.
Depending on the season, you can enjoy the little train, the historic carousel, and the trampolines.
There is also an animal enclosure home to goats, sheep, and birds.
To turn your visit to Valence into an adventure, why not try the Baludik app? It offers digital trails suitable for ages six and up.
On the agenda: puzzles, clues, and adventure—a fun way to discover the local heritage.
If the weather turns fickle during your stay, head to Goolfmania.
This indoor mini-golf center features an 18-hole course set in a fluorescent landscape filled with dinosaurs.
Recommended for ages six and up, it’s an activity the whole family will enjoy!
📍Address: Savanna Leisure Complex, 77 Avenue des Auréats, 26000 Valence
🕐 Opening hours: Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; open daily during school holidays.
💶Prices: €9.90/adult – €8/child. Free for children under 1 meter tall.
Another option: head to the Épervière aquatic center. Enjoy a 108 m² surfing simulator and four lanes for family riding with your children (ages 6 and up).
Little ones can splash around in the leisure pool, featuring water games, a paddling area, and a lazy river.
📍Address: Aqua Stadium Epervière, 77 Chemin de l’Epervière, 26000 Valence
🕐Opening hours: Open daily (hours vary by season)
💶Prices: From €7.20. Free for children under 3. Surfing area: from €14.95/child and €22.50/adult.
Zoé’s Farm is an educational farm offering pony rides and animal encounters.
It’s a chance to learn about daily farm life and bottle-feed the lambs.
You’ll also find an on-site eatery serving crêpes, paninis, and hot dogs.
A must-do outdoor experience for the whole family!
📍Address: La Ferme de Zoé, Chemin des Marlhes, 26000 Valence
🕐 Opening hours: Open daily except Mondays until the end of October.
💶 Prices: From €8/adult and €7/child. Pony ride: €5/child. Free for children under 2.
For your family getaway, settle into a 4-star family hotel in Valence.
The Atrium Hotel welcomes you near the historic center and just minutes from the TGV train station.
Discover our duplex rooms featuring mezzanine sleeping areas that accommodate up to 4 people; some units also include a small kitchenette.
Start your day off right by enjoying our sweet and savory breakfast buffet.
The hotel also offers a free enclosed garage (subject to availability) and a 24-hour reception.
Good news: the city offers plenty of outings combining nature, leisure, and fun-filled discovery.
Here are several ideas for planning a trip that suits everyone, from young children to teenagers.
Enjoying the great outdoors in Valence as a family
Relaxing at Parc Jouvet with the kids
A true "green lung" for Valence, Parc Jouvet is the perfect spot for families.
Its playground lets children burn off energy amidst nature.
Depending on the season, you can enjoy the little train, the historic carousel, and the trampolines.
There is also an animal enclosure home to goats, sheep, and birds.
Exploring Valence via a scavenger hunt
To turn your visit to Valence into an adventure, why not try the Baludik app? It offers digital trails suitable for ages six and up.
On the agenda: puzzles, clues, and adventure—a fun way to discover the local heritage.
What to do with kids in Valence when it rains?
Trying out Goolfmania’s glow-in-the-dark mini-golf
If the weather turns fickle during your stay, head to Goolfmania.
This indoor mini-golf center features an 18-hole course set in a fluorescent landscape filled with dinosaurs.
Recommended for ages six and up, it’s an activity the whole family will enjoy!
Practical Information
📍Address: Savanna Leisure Complex, 77 Avenue des Auréats, 26000 Valence
🕐 Opening hours: Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; open daily during school holidays.
💶Prices: €9.90/adult – €8/child. Free for children under 1 meter tall.
Having fun at the Épervière aquatic center
Another option: head to the Épervière aquatic center. Enjoy a 108 m² surfing simulator and four lanes for family riding with your children (ages 6 and up).
Little ones can splash around in the leisure pool, featuring water games, a paddling area, and a lazy river.
Practical Information
📍Address: Aqua Stadium Epervière, 77 Chemin de l’Epervière, 26000 Valence
🕐Opening hours: Open daily (hours vary by season)
💶Prices: From €7.20. Free for children under 3. Surfing area: from €14.95/child and €22.50/adult.
Discover the animals at Zoé’s Farm in Valence
Zoé’s Farm is an educational farm offering pony rides and animal encounters.
It’s a chance to learn about daily farm life and bottle-feed the lambs.
You’ll also find an on-site eatery serving crêpes, paninis, and hot dogs.
A must-do outdoor experience for the whole family!
Practical Information
📍Address: La Ferme de Zoé, Chemin des Marlhes, 26000 Valence
🕐 Opening hours: Open daily except Mondays until the end of October.
💶 Prices: From €8/adult and €7/child. Pony ride: €5/child. Free for children under 2.
Where to stay in Valence with the family?
For your family getaway, settle into a 4-star family hotel in Valence.
The Atrium Hotel welcomes you near the historic center and just minutes from the TGV train station.
Discover our duplex rooms featuring mezzanine sleeping areas that accommodate up to 4 people; some units also include a small kitchenette.
Start your day off right by enjoying our sweet and savory breakfast buffet.
The hotel also offers a free enclosed garage (subject to availability) and a 24-hour reception.
