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The Valrhona Cité du Chocolat

Located on the site of Valrhona’s historic chocolate factory, the Cité takes the general public and professionals on a behind-the-scenes exploration of Fine Chocolate.


Located on the site of Valrhona’s historic chocolate factory, the Cité takes the general public and professionals on a behind-the-scenes exploration of Fine Chocolate.
During a mouth-watering, eye-opening trail through the heart of the Cité, you will discover all the secrets of how chocolate is made, and the array of expertise possessed by Valrhona and its customers.
Whether you’re a gourmet enthusiast or simply love chocolate, whether you’re an amateur or a professional, come and savour a magical experience with this most exceptional of ingredients!

From cocoa beans to top chefs’ creations – come and explore, smell and taste chocolate in all of its forms…


HOW TO REACH

BY CAR
One hour from Lyon
On the edge of the Nationale 7, at exit 13 of the A7 motorway,
the Cité du Chocolat is a stop on the way to holidays.

One hour from Grenoble
Via the A59 exit Alixan/Châteauneuf-sur-Isère.

Car parks nearby:
Disabled access parking: 8 Quai Général de Gaulle (Valrhona Gourmet school car park).
1 car park: 8 Quai Général de Gaulle available from 14h00.
2 car parks and 1 coach park: Rue du Docteur Tournaire.

Cité’s entrance about 150 m away.

BY TRAIN
TGV: less than 3 hours from Paris and less than 2 hours from Marseille
The Cité du Chocolat is accessible by TGV via Valence TGV station:
45 minutes by train via Valence city.
20 minutes by car from Valence TGV.

TER Lyon-Marseille
TER line Lyon-Marseille, stop: Tain-l'Hermitage / Tournon
The train station is a 5-minute walk from the Cité du Chocolat

TER Rhône-Alpes - TER illico Holiday Promo
During school holidays enjoy the TER illico PROMO VACANCES
and travel at a mini rate with family or friends! Get 40% off
discount for all and free for children under 12 years.

BY BIKE
1 minute from ViaRhôna
Along the Rhône river, follow the ViaRhôna cycle route.

BY PLANE
St Exupéry Airport (Lyon)
100 km / 1 hr by motorway. Shuttle can be booked.


ADMISSION

Entrée adulte 14 ans et +
Avant 12H00 9.00 €
Après 12H00 10.50 €

Entrée enfant de 5 à 13 ans - Gratuit pour les - de 5 ans
Avant 12H00 7.50 €
Après 12H00 8.50 €

Tarifs famille
2 adultes + 2 enfants (- de 18 ans)
Enfant supplémentaire - de 13 ans 7,00€ (avant et après 12h00)
Avant 12H00 31.00 €
Après 12H00 34.00 €

Tarifs réduits
Etudiants, demandeurs d'emploi
(justificatif demandé) et + de 10 entrées payantes
Avant 12H00 8.50 €
Après 12H00 9.50 €

Tarifs groupes
+ 20 personnes
Nous contacter au 04 75 09 27 27, (tapez 5).

Pass annuel adulte (+de 13 ans)
Avant 12H00 25.00 €
Pass annuel enfant (5 à 13 ans)
Avant 12H00 20.00 €


VISITOR INFO

OPENING HOURS: next days Thu  09:00-19:00
Fri  09:00-19:00
Sat  09:00-19:00
Sun  10:00-18:30
Mon  09:00-19:00
Tue  09:00-19:00
Wed  09:00-19:00
Thu  09:00-19:00

ADDRESS:
12 Avenue du Président Roosevelt
26600 Tain l'Hermitage
France

EXHIBITIONS

  • History of the Cité

    exposition
  • Discovery centre: an overview

    exposition

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