Place de L'Université

University Square is a pedestrian plaza that connects to Plaza Des Clercs de Valence. It's in the historical center and the houses around are low, with small tiled roofs and pastel colored facades. The square has several terraces of bars and restaurants, it's hot in summer but the late evening is pleasant. Valence University was created in 1452 by future King Louis XI and developed in prestige during the medieval early sixteenth century, several teachers of great fame attended. Now there's no university but the place retains its name and large historic buildings.