Valence, Southern Capital of Rhone-Alpes Region, Town of art and history, Town of water and nature, Town of Light. By its geographical location, Valence profits from a privileged cultural environment. Valence is located at the crossroads of areas rich in establishments and cultural events; Lyon, Grenoble, Saint-Etienne, Avignon, Nimes, Marseilles, Montpellier but also Paris, Geneva, Turin or Barcelona are easily accessible.