🇫🇷 Valence, France
Mercure
📍 2 rue de Chantecouriol, VALENCE, 26000
Photo: official website
Il tuo soggiorno — Mercure
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La proprietà — Mercure
The Mercure Valence sits on the city’s main boulevard, a solid, functional three-star that feels more business hotel than holiday retreat. The lobby is bright but generic—polished wood floors, a small bar, and a desk where staff speak good English. It suits travellers who need a clean, reliable base for an overnight stop on the A7 corridor or a short city break. The rooftop terrace is the USP: decent views over the Rhône and the old town, worth the lift ride.
Cronache di Valence
Valence began as a Roman settlement called Valentia, a bridgehead on the Rhône. Its medieval core grew up around the cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire, a solid Romanesque building from the 11th century. The city became a key stopping point on the route between Paris and the Mediterranean, and its 19th-century boulevards reflect that role. Today Valence is known as the 'gateway to the South'—a pragmatic place where Provençal markets, shuttered townhouses and a quiet tech sector coexist. Its culinary reputation is serious: the local chef Pic holds three Michelin stars up the road in the Ardèche.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Valence →I migliori mesi
May and September: long, warm days, minimal rain, and the lavender fields near Drôme are in full bloom or harvest. Crowds are light and hotel prices moderate.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August. The main event is the Valence Summer Festival (July–August) with free concerts and street performances. Hotel prices jump 20–30% above shoulder rates. Book by March.
Stagione di spalla
April and October: temperatures hover 15–20°C, tourist numbers drop, and room rates fall 15–25%. The market and museum schedules run as normal.
Meteo e imballaggio
July afternoons often hit 32°C, but the Rhône valley can produce sudden evening thunderstorms. Pack a light rain jacket and a sun hat, and always carry a reusable water bottle.
Briefing della città — Valence
- The Valence TGV station (Gare de Valence TGV) is about 10 km south of the centre; local TER trains run every 30 minutes to the central station (Gare de Valence Ville). Check for strike disruptions on SNCF lines in July 2026.
- The Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie reopened its permanent collection in 2025 after renovation—free entry, shows local Roman finds and 19th-century landscape paintings.
- The Saturday morning market on the Place des Clercs is the best in the city: try the Picodon goat cheese and olives from Nyons.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mercure, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or above) to minimize the potential for street noise from the Rue de Chantecouriol. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests a standard room design, so avoid rooms near the lift as it may be on a lower floor and more prone to noise. Consider rooms facing the courtyard for a quieter environment.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift on lower floors (1st or 2nd) may be noisier due to the lift's proximity and potential foot traffic. Also, rooms near the service entrance or bar area might experience more noise from staff and patrons.
Best views
Rooms on the higher floors (3rd and above) may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape, but this cannot be guaranteed due to the hotel's location on a relatively narrow street.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Rue de Chantecouriol, potential noise from the lift on lower floors, and noise from the service entrance or bar area during peak hours.
Insider tips
1. If you're planning to explore Valence by car, consider using the nearby parking options instead of on-site parking, as the hotel's parking capacity may be limited. 2. Be sure to request a room with a keycard-operated lift, as the standard lift may be slower or more prone to noise.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Mercure
free Wi-Fi, 500 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no historic sections
complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader
12:00 PM standard check-in, no early bag-drop, late check-out until 2:00 PM (€30 fee after 12:00 PM, €60 after 2:00 PM)
available at €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries on all floors, accessible rooms available
on-site parking €18 per night, nearest public car park €20 per day at Parc Relais, no EV charging on site
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit + €200 incidental card hold at check-in
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
La Galerie Valence Sud — 830 m · ~10 min walk
Domaine de Murat-Fontlozier — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
LCL — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Pharmacie de Valensolles — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Valfruit — 736 m · ~9 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Euro is the local currency, exchange currency at a bank or a reputable currency exchange office, avoid exchanging at airports or tourist bureaux for poor rates
Contactless and mobile pay accepted widely, credit/debit cards accepted at most shops and restaurants, some small local shops may only accept cash
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and cafes is appreciated, for taxi drivers and hotel staff, rounding up the fare or leaving €1-2 is sufficient
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of coffee at a café or bar can cost around €2-3
A baguette sandwich or a salad at a local boulangerie or café costs around €5-7
A main course at a mid-range restaurant costs around €15-25
Food markets and street food stalls can be found at the Place de la Bourse and the surrounding streets
Auchan and Carrefour are two common supermarket chains in the area
High-street shopping can be found along the Rue Émile Zola and the surrounding streets, with affordable options at H&M and similar retailers
A day pass for public transport costs around €5-6, the cheapest way to get from the airport is by bus (around €6-7)
Buy a carnet of 10 bus tickets for €14, use public transport during off-peak hours, avoid eating at touristy restaurants
Buono da sapere — Valence
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Valence, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mercure
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · LCL — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de Valensolles — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Valence TGV station → Valence Gare Routière (central bus station)
💡 The bus is the cheapest link from the TGV station. Validate your ticket onboard – drivers check. From Gare Routière it’s a 10-min walk to the hotel along Rue Faventines.
Valence Gare Routière → Hôtel Résidence Hévéa (stop: Faventines)
💡 From the central bus station, Tram 1 drops you at Faventines stop, 50 m from the hotel. Buy a day pass (€4.50) if you’ll make more than 3 trips. The tram runs late but not after midnight.
Paris Gare de Lyon → Valence TGV station
💡 Book on SNCF Connect at least 2 weeks ahead for the cheapest fares. The station is 10 km from city centre; catch the free navette bus (line 20) to central Valence.
Valence TGV station → Hôtel Résidence Hévéa (21 Rue Faventines)
💡 Pre-book with Taxis Valence (04 75 42 18 18) to avoid surcharges. Confirm the fixed fare to city centre – drivers sometimes quote higher for late trains.
Informazioni su Valence
Wikipedia ↗
Valence (US: , French: [valɑ̃s] ; Occitan: Valença [vaˈlensɔ]) is a commune in southeastern France, the prefecture of the Drôme department and within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is situated on the left bank of the Rhône, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Lyon, along the railway line that...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Mercure?
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or above) to minimize the potential for street noise from the Rue de Chantecouriol. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests a standard room design, so avoid rooms near the lift as it may be on a lower floor and more prone to noise. Consider rooms facing the courtyard for a quieter environment.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mercure?
Rooms near the lift on lower floors (1st or 2nd) may be noisier due to the lift's proximity and potential foot traffic. Also, rooms near the service entrance or bar area might experience more noise from staff and patrons.
Is Mercure noisy?
Street noise from Rue de Chantecouriol, potential noise from the lift on lower floors, and noise from the service entrance or bar area during peak hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Mercure?
Rooms on the higher floors (3rd and above) may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape, but this cannot be guaranteed due to the hotel's location on a relatively narrow street.
What are insider tips for staying at Mercure?
1. If you're planning to explore Valence by car, consider using the nearby parking options instead of on-site parking, as the hotel's parking capacity may be limited. 2. Be sure to request a room with a keycard-operated lift, as the standard lift may be slower or more prone to noise.
What time is check-in at Mercure?
Check-in at Mercure is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mercure have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi, 500 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mercure?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Mercure?
A baguette sandwich or a salad at a local boulangerie or café costs around €5-7
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mercure?
A day pass for public transport costs around €5-6, the cheapest way to get from the airport is by bus (around €6-7)
When is the best time to visit Valence?
May and September: long, warm days, minimal rain, and the lavender fields near Drôme are in full bloom or harvest. Crowds are light and hotel prices moderate.
Principali attrazioni a Valence
💡 Head to the rooftop terrace for a killer view of the old town and rooftops. Free lockers for bags.
💡 Visit during a weekday morning for near silence—the cloister garden is a good spot for a quiet read. No flash photography.
💡 Go in late afternoon when the light hits the cliffs opposite, and grab a cheap drink at the kiosk near the bandstand.
💡 Start at Place des Clercs, then follow Rue de la République. The market on Saturday morning spills into the streets—browse without buying.
💡 Perfect for a budget lunch: pick up a baguette and cheese from the market, then sit on the low wall facing the Rhône.