Arzay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Palais Ideal at 22 km from Arzay

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Visit Arzay: highlights and tourist information

Arzay 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 Arzay in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Palais Ideal at 22 km and Vienne (town) at 25 km.

Arzay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Palais Ideal

at 22 km (direction south-west), in the Drome department

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

See Palais Ideal guide

Vienne (town)

at 25 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Vienne (town) guide

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction south)

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

See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Cremieu

at 34 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Cremieu guide

Malleval

at 35 km (direction west), in the Loire department

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

See Malleval guide

Pelussin

at 38 km (direction west), in the Loire department

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

See Pelussin guide

Pont-en-Royans

at 42 km (direction south-south-east)

The centre of Pont-en-Royans, with medieval houses along the cliffs above the river gorge,...

See Pont-en-Royans guide

Romans-sur-Isere

at 43 km (direction south-south-west), in the Drome department

The Collegiale church of Saint-Bernard is the highlight of a visit to the large...

See Romans-sur-Isere guide

Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère

Church at 44 km (direction south-south-west), in the Drome department

The collegiale church in Romans-sur-Isere is a 12th-13th century church with medieval artworks...

See Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère guide

Lyon

at 45 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon guide

Lyon Old Town

at 45 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon Presqu'ile

at 45 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Tain-l'Hermitage

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

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

See Tain-l'Hermitage guide

Tournon-sur-Rhone

at 48 km (direction south-west), in the Ardeche department

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

See Tournon-sur-Rhone guide

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

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Reserve excursions near Arzay

Map of places to visit near Arzay

Markets in and near Arzay

• Saint-Jean-de-Bournay: market Monday (9km)
• Beaurepaire: market Wednesday (13km)
• Saint-Etienne-de-Saint-Geoirs: market Monday (17km)
• Le Grand-Lemps: market Tuesday & Friday (20km)
• Bourgoin-Jallieu: market Thursday & Sunday (20km)
• Villefontaine: market Wednesday (21km)
• Hauterives: market Tuesday (22km)
• Heyrieux: market Friday (24km)
• Vienne: market Saturday (25km)
• La Tour-du-Pin: market Tuesday & Saturday (26km)

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Tourist attractions near Arzay, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (43km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (28km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Cremieu (34km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (45km)
• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (45km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (47km)
• Jardin japonais (49km)
• Jardin du musée Hébert (51km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grottes de Choranche (43km)
• Oeillon Crest (44km)
• Gorges de la Bourne (45km)
• Cascade du Moulin-Marquis (46km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (46km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (47km)
• Mont Jalla (50km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Walibi Rhone Alpes (38km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (25km)
• Grenoble (51km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chaponnay (29km)
• Saint-Gervais (35km)
• Morestel (36km)
• Saint-Vulbas (46km)
• Ecully (49km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (46km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (57km)

Geography and distances

Arzay is in the east of France at 51 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Arzay is 437 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Balbins, Bossieu, Commelle, Faramans, Lieudieu, Ornacieux, Penol, Pommier-de-Beaurepaire, Saint-Julien-de-l'Herms, Semons and Villeneuve-de-Marc.

This page in French: Visiter Arzay