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Valence
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Valence is a charming city in southeastern France, located along the Rhône river and known for its elegant architecture and lively local markets. As a gateway to Provence, it combines a relaxed atmosphere with rich cultural offerings and easy access to natural scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
64,288
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.93°, 4.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,782
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
79
English
49
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-14.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
782 mm
Internet Speed
440 Mbps
Upload
327 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
84
Coworking
2
Cafes
14
Nightlife
29
Parks
39
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VAF
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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