Ampuis tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vienne (town) at 7 km from Ampuis

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Visit Ampuis: highlights and tourist information

Ampuis is situated in the Rhone department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Ampuis in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vienne (town) at 7 km and Pelussin at 12 km.

Ampuis, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Vienne (town)

at 7 km (direction east-north-east), in the Isere department

The combination of both Roman and medieval monuments in Vienne make it one of...

See Vienne (town) guide

Pelussin

at 12 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire department

The Chateau de Virieu and the old market hall are among the highlights when...

See Pelussin guide

Malleval

at 13 km (direction south-west), in the Loire department

We found Malleval to be one of the loveliest villages in the Regional Natural...

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Lyon Old Town

at 30 km (direction south-west)

In Vieux Lyon there are numerous impressive townhouses of the 16th century, a cathedral,...

See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon

at 30 km (direction south-west)

Lyon has all the impressive buildings and monuments, museums, shops and restaurants that you...

See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile

at 30 km (direction south-west)

The Presqu'ile region of Lyon is characterised by 19th century architecture and upmarket shops...

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Palais Ideal

at 31 km (direction south-east), in the Drome department

One of the most unusual monuments in France, the Palais-Idéal is a fantastic creation...

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Saint-Etienne

at 33 km (direction west), in the Loire department

Originally an industrial town, regeneration of the Place Jean Jaures, the cathedral and the...

See Saint-Etienne guide

Eveux

at 40 km (direction north-north-west)

Eveux, in the Rhone, is visited for the La Tourette Monastery designed by Le...

See Eveux guide

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire department

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, now a 'most beautiful village in France' is unusual because it started life...

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Cremieu

at 44 km (direction east-north-east), in the Isere department

With some of the most extensive medieval ramparts in France, Cremieu also has an...

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Tain-l'Hermitage

at 47 km (direction south), in the Drome department

A town for gourmands, Tain-l'Hermitage is visited for its excellent local chocolates and the...

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Tournon-sur-Rhone

at 47 km (direction south), in the Ardeche department

In Tournon-sur-Rhone there are several interesting monuments to explore and also the Eden Parc...

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Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 47 km (direction south-east), in the Isere department

The village of St Antoine l'Abbaye, best known for its abbey complex, is listed...

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Map of places to visit near Ampuis

Markets in and near Ampuis

• Condrieu: market Monday - seasonal market only (4km)
• Condrieu: market Friday (4km)
• Vienne: market Saturday (6km)
• Givors: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday (11km)
• Roussillon: market Wednesday & Sunday (14km)
• Rive-de-Gier: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
• Maclas: market Thursday (17km)
• Mornant: market Friday (18km)
• La Grand-Croix: market Monday (19km)
• Serrieres: market Friday (19km)

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Tourist attractions near Ampuis, France

What to do at Ampuis? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Ampuis.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (26km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (30km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (47km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (32km)
• Saint-Galmier (40km)
• Cremieu (44km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (20km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (30km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (30km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (30km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (33km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (31km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Oeillon Crest (19km)
• Perdrix Crest (22km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (33km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (37km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (7km)
• Saint-Etienne (33km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chaponnay (18km)
• Ecully (32km)
• Saint-Vulbas (53km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (19km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (32km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (33km)

Geography and distances

Ampuis is in the eastern-center of France at 30 kilometres from Lyon, the department capital (general information: Ampuis is 418 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Ampuis from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 15 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chonas-l'Amballan, Condrieu, Les Cotes-d'Arey, Les Haies, Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Reventin-Vaugris, Saint-Clair-du-Rhone, Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhone, Saint-Michel-sur-Rhone, Saint-Prim, Saint-Romain-en-Gal, Sainte-Colombe, Tupin-et-Semons, Verin and Vienne.

This page in French: Visiter Ampuis