Jouvet Park

Jouvet Park, a green haven in the heart of Valence

Below the Champ de Mars, Jouvet Park is one of the essential sights of Valence. This vast seven-hectare garden blends a landscape garden and a French formal garden, in a well-kept setting prized by families. The Valence audio-guided tour makes a welcome pause here, among pools, flowered beds and tall trees.

A park born from a gift in 1905

The park came into being in 1905 thanks to the generous gift of the patron Théodore Jouvet, who wished to offer the people of Valence a place to stroll. A true public botanical garden, it gathers many plant species over its seven hectares, near the Rhône. More than a century later, it remains the city's most beloved green lung.

What to see

Here you discover well-kept beds, pools, tall trees and children's playgrounds, in a peaceful atmosphere. The park offers fine views towards the Champ de Mars and the Rhône valley. It is the ideal place to catch your breath between two visits, with family or for a quiet stroll.

Practical information

Jouvet Park lies below the Champ de Mars esplanade, in the centre of Valence, reachable on foot. It is a public park, freely accessible during the city's garden opening hours, which vary with the season. Its flat paths suit families, pushchairs and visitors with reduced mobility.

When was Jouvet Park created?

It was created in 1905 thanks to the gift of the patron Théodore Jouvet, to offer the people of Valence a great place to stroll.

What is there to do in Jouvet Park?

Stroll among beds, pools and tall trees, enjoy the children's playgrounds and the views of the Rhône, in a seven-hectare botanical garden.