Centre du patrimoine arménien de Valence
Cultural centre in Valence devoted to the history of Armenians who settled in the region from the 1920s, with a permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions.
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About the museum
The Centre du patrimoine arménien, also known as Le Cpa, was created in 2005 by the city of Valence. In 2010 it came under the responsibility of the agglomeration, and it is now a cultural facility of Valence Romans Agglo. Works allowed it to reopen in September 2018 with new spaces.
The centre uses the Armenian experience to address more broadly the history of peoples and cultures. It presents the Armenian diaspora alongside other contemporary migrations, fights discrimination and promotes living together, offers insights into questions of memory and current conflicts, and contributes to research.
The permanent exhibition traces, as a continuous route, the history of the Armenians who came to settle in Valence in the 1920s. Thematic focuses broaden the subject to diasporas, genocides and integration. Each year, temporary exhibitions complement the offer, and the centre also receives donations of archives.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the Armenians of Valence since the 1920s
- Temporary exhibitions every year
- Thematic guides for self-guided visits
- Free activity booklets for children from age 7
- Cultural programme: lectures, film screenings, concerts
Permanent exhibition
- L'exposition permanente – A continuous route through the history of the Armenians who settled in Valence in the 1920s, with focuses on diasporas, genocides and integration.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Valence Romans Agglo
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4Friends of Le Cpa, recipients of minimum social benefits, job seekers, holders of a disability card and their companions, visitors from partner venues |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 24 · Free admission for under 25s; free guided tour for under 18s. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students; guided tour rate €3 for students and 18- to 25-year-olds. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €4 per personAdult groups of 11 to 20 people: self-guided visit at €4 per person; guided tour at a flat rate of €84 plus €3 per person. Self-guided school visits are free; a guided tour or workshop for school groups costs €4 to €8 per pupil, depending on level and the type of institution. |
| Permanent or temporary exhibition | €5Reduced rate €4. Free for under 25s and students. |
| Combined ticket for both exhibitions | €8Reduced rate €6. Free for under 25s and students. |
| Guided tour | €8Reduced rate €4; €3 for students and 18- to 25-year-olds; free for under 18s. |
| Audio guide (in addition to admission) | €2Free for under 25s and students. |
| Creative workshop | €8Reduced rate €6. |
| Film screening | €3 |
| Live performance | €8€5 for under 18s. |
| Gourmet tour (guided tour with a light snack) | €13Reduced rate €10. |
The gallery space is free to enter, as are the lectures and the summer concert. Holders of the Pass Région have free and unrestricted access to the spaces.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Holders of a disabled parking permit can park in the paid spaces in front of the Palais de justice, a few minutes’ walk away. Tailored visits are offered to people or groups with specific needs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 24 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Family visits and workshops led by a facilitator at weekends and during school holidays, by phone registration. Free activity booklets for children from age 7, available at reception.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Pôle Bus · 2-min walk
Valence Ville station is a 6-minute walk, or 4 minutes with CITEA lines C1, 09, 10 or the Libélo service. Valence TGV station is about 30 minutes away with CITEA lines IC or 14 or the TER shuttle K021. Pôle Bus stop is a 2-minute walk.
By car
Bicycle parking on the square opposite the centre. The centre is located in a semi-pedestrian zone.
About 1 h 15 min from Lyon and 1 h 30 min from Grenoble by car.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The Cpa shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 100 guests.
Versatile auditorium of about one hundred seats with projection equipment, rooftop terrace, meeting room, reception room and patio. Requests via online form or by phone; study days and conferences are mentioned.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Thematic guides are available every day for the permanent exhibition. Visit formats for schools, youth groups outside school time, adult groups, individual visitors and families. |
