Au Petit Bonheur
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Au Petit Bonheur living room
secret courtyard ✿

Welcome
home!

Au Petit Bonheur is the garden level of our townhouse — we live upstairs. The little courtyard quickly becomes your favourite room: morning coffee in the sun, a cool drink in the evening.

a word from us

This isn't a hotel — it's your home for a few days. Ring the bell or send a message, and here we are.

36 rue Jean-Joseph GenissieuT3 · 5 guests

All set for you

  • Baby cotfor the little ones
  • High chairfor family meals
  • Netflixfor sofa evenings
  • Projectorcinema at home

Need the baby cot or high chair? Tell us before you arrive and we’ll set them up for you.

one golden rule

We never smoke indoors here. That’s what the courtyard is for: cigarettes outside only, and everyone breathes easier ✿

The house
Living room
Living room
The courtyard
The courtyard
The flower path
The flower path
Bedroom
Bedroom
Second bedroom
Second bedroom
Shower room
Shower room

Arrive & park

Where to park?

In front of the houseFree · 0 min
Free street parking on rue Jean-Joseph Genissieu. No paid zone, no time limit.
Q-Park GarePaid · 8 min
Underground parking near Valence-Ville station. Secure, ideal for longer stays.
Champ de Mars ParkingPaid · 10 min
Surface parking near main sights (Kiosque Peynet, Parc Jouvet).
Downtown purple zone30 min free
Paid parking in purple zone: 30 min free, max 2h45. Practical for errands.

Routes from number 36

  1. Turn left onto rue Jean-Joseph Genissieu.
  2. Continue ~250 m to the Fulton roundabout.
  3. Take rue Fulton, then right onto Paul Bert.
  4. Pedestrian tunnel towards the platforms — station entrance on the right.
Open in Maps →

Bus, bike, train

The whole network in one appCitéa buses, Libélo bikes, parking, live updates: VRD Mobilités bundles all city transit into one app.valenceromansmobilites.fr →
Citéa Bus€1.40 ticket · €20/month
Urban network. Place de la République stop, 8 min away.
Libélo bike share30 min free, then €0.50
68 stations, 431 bikes. Several in the city centre.
Valence-Ville (TER)10 min on foot
Lyon, Grenoble, Marseille. Open 5am–midnight.
Valence-TGV10 km · 8 min shuttle
Paris 2h10, Marseille 1h, Lyon 35 min. Taxi ≈ €20.
Lyon-St Exupéry airport89 km · shuttle
4 departures/day from the bus station. ≈ €12, 2h25.
Taxi · Uber · Bolt24/7
Taxis at the station, ride-hailing downtown. ≈ €10 a ride.

Eat in Valence

A stone’s throw from number 36, rue Génissieu

Chez Christian Pino
PizzeriaChez Christian PinoArtisan Sicilian pizzas for 36 years, dough made daily. On our street! Free delivery, 5:45–9:45 pm.4 rue Génissieu, 26000 ValenceGo →
Chez Gayane
ArmenianChez GayaneHomemade Armenian-Lebanese cooking, generous and warm. Eat in or take away.97 rue Denis Papin, 26000 ValenceGo →

Tonight in town

Updated September 27 · we refresh this list every day of your stay.

29Sep
SportHandball: VDHB vs Dunkerque, French CupPMF · 8 pm
30Sep
ShowHeka: juggling and magic by Gandini Juggling8 pm
→3Oct
ExhibitionLA FORME #4: design exhibition, France Design WeekSalle des Clercs
3Oct
MarketFarmers’ market, Place des ClercsPlace des Clercs · 7 am · free
3Oct
CinemaFilm & concert: Le Bossu, Orchestre de Chambre de la Drôme4 pm
4Oct
MuseumFree Sunday at the Musée de ValenceMusée de Valence · 10 am–12.30 pm / 2–6 pm · free
Full agenda at the Tourist Office →

Stroll around

Everything is walkable. Swipe →

Everything is walkable.

Kiosque Peynet & Champ de Mars
Iconic10 min walkKiosque Peynet & Champ de MarsThe bandstand that inspired illustrator Peynet. Views over the Rhône, Crussol castle, the valley.Directions →
Parc Jouvet
Nature12 min walkParc JouvetSeven hectares, seven hundred trees. Ducks, fountains, shaded benches. Perfect for a market picnic.Directions →
Maison des Têtes
16th c.8 min walkMaison des Têtes16th-century mansion with one hundred sculpted heads on the facade. Heart of the old town.Directions →
Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral
12th c.10 min walkSaint-Apollinaire Cathedral12th-century belltower, remarkable capitals. Peaceful at noon.Directions →
Belvédère de l'Épervière
Panorama20 min walkBelvédère de l'ÉpervièreSmall climb, big reward. Views over the Rhône and the first slopes of the Vercors.Directions →
Château de Crussol
Medieval15 min by carChâteau de CrussolSpectacular medieval ruin perched on its cliff facing Valence. 1h30 loop, 360° panorama.Directions →

Our favorites

15–30 min by car

Upie Bird Garden20 min drive
Family animal park: exotic birds, lemurs, fallow deer. Half a day with kids — guaranteed.
Marques Avenue Romans25 min drive
Premium brand outlet: fashion, leather goods, home. Over a hundred shops under one roof.
Cité de la Chaussure25 min drive
The story of French shoemaking in Romans. Workshops, exhibitions, manufactories in the bootmakers' quarter.
ViaRhôna cycling path5 min by bike
Cycle path from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean. Valence–Bourg-lès-Valence loop along the Rhône — flat and shaded.
Greeters · walks with localsBy appointment
A local shows you their city for free, for two hours, off the beaten path. Book one to two weeks ahead.
Tourist Office →Festivals now →

Day trips

An hour away, the world changes.

Northern Côtes-du-Rhône: top crus within 15 km.

Tain-l'Hermitage12 min train
Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage. M. Chapoutier, Cave de Tain.
Saint-Péray15 min car
Rare Ardèche sparkling wine, delicate. Cave de Tain & small domains.
Cornas20 min car
Powerful Syrah on granite. Auguste Clape, Allemand.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape1h car
Thirteen grape varieties, papal heritage. A memorable visit.

If you need help

Tap a number to call.

112European emergency15SAMU · Medical17Police18Fire & rescue

Useful apps

SNCF ConnectAll French trains. TER, TGV, tickets in seconds.
CitéaValence buses. Real-time schedules, mobile tickets.
Libélo (PBSC)Unlock a bike, see nearby stations.
Google MapsWalking, transit, driving. Download Valence offline.
Too Good To GoAnti-waste baskets from bakeries and restaurants. Often €4 for €12 of value.
EasyParkBook and pay parking remotely. Useful on day trips.