Anthon tourism and travel guide

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Visit Anthon: highlights and tourist information

Anthon is situated in the Isere 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 Anthon in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Cremieu at 10 km and Perouges at 12 km.

Anthon, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Cremieu

at 10 km (direction south-east)

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

See Cremieu guide

Perouges

Most Beautiful Village at 12 km (direction south-east), in the Ain department

The hillside walled town of perouges is among our favourite villages to be found...

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Lyon Presqu'ile

at 26 km (direction west), in the Rhone department

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

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Lyon

at 26 km (direction west), in the Rhone department

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

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Lyon Old Town

at 26 km (direction west), in the Rhone department

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

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Dombes

at 27 km (direction north-west), in the Ain department

The Dombes, with thousands of small lakes, is perfect for fishing and bird-watching...

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Trevoux

at 35 km (direction west-north-west), in the Ain department

The quiet town of Trevoux in Ain has several historical monuments paying testament to...

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Vienne (town)

at 38 km (direction south-west)

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

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Anse

at 39 km (direction west-north-west), in the Rhone department

The quiet town of Anse retains some Roman remains that hint at its importance...

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Belley

at 40 km (direction east), in the Ain department

The cathedral and adjacent historic centre are the highlight of your visit to Belley...

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Eveux

at 43 km (direction west), in the Rhone department

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

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Bagnols

at 46 km (direction west-north-west), in the Rhone department

Bagnols village with a castle is one of the pretty villages to explore in...

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Theize

at 46 km (direction west-north-west), in the Rhone department

The quiet village of Theizé makes a pleasant detour when exploring the Beaujolais wine...

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Bourg-en-Bresse

at 46 km (direction west-north-west), in the Ain department

As well as exploring the cathedral and town centre of Bourg-en-Bresse, allow time to...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Isere

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Map of places to visit near Anthon

Markets in and near Anthon

• Pont-de-Cheruy: market Sunday (5km)
• Beligneux: market Sunday (9km)
• Cremieu: market Wednesday (10km)
• Montluel: market Friday (11km)
• Meximieux: market Wednesday (13km)
• Meyzieu: market Wednesday & Saturday (13km)
• Genas: market Sunday (15km)
• Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure: market Thursday (16km)
• Chassieu: market Wednesday & Saturday (16km)
• Decines-Charpieu: market Tuesday & Sunday & Friday (17km)

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Tourist attractions near Anthon, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (29km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (26km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Perouges (12km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Cremieu (10km)
• Trevoux (35km)
• Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (26km)
• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (27km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de la Tête d'Or (25km)
• Parc de Gerland (26km)
• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (41km)
• Parc du château de Laye (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (26km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (18km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (24km)
• Oeillon Crest (62km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Walibi Rhone Alpes (35km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Saint-Vulbas (10km)
• Chaponnay (26km)
• Morestel (27km)
• Ecully (31km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (25km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (45km)

Geography and distances

Anthon is in the east of France at 80 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Anthon is 402 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Balan, Chavanoz, Janneyrias, Loyettes, Pont-de-Cheruy, Saint-Jean-de-Niost, Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans, Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas and Villette-d'Anthon.

This page in French: Visiter Anthon