Fodor's Expert Review Musée de Valence

The luminous Valence Museum offers plenty of art throughout the ages, from prehistory and Roman times to the present. Its fine collection of Roman artifacts includes several superb mosaic floors excavated in the area, as well as marbles and other objects. The painting collection includes notable works from the Dutch, Flemish, and European schools and the contemporary collection highlights the works of local artist André Lhote and French artist Sophie Calle. The museum's two outdoor terraces offer splendid views of Valence and the Rhône River.