Chalons tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vienne (town) at 10 km from Chalons

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Visit Chalons: highlights and tourist information

Chalons 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 Chalons in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vienne (town) at 10 km and Malleval at 18 km.

Chalons, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vienne (town)

at 10 km (direction north-west)

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

See Vienne (town) guide

Malleval

at 18 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire department

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

See Malleval guide

Pelussin

at 20 km (direction west), in the Loire department

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

See Pelussin guide

Palais Ideal

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

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

See Palais Ideal guide

Lyon

at 35 km (direction north-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 35 km (direction north-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 35 km (direction north-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

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction south-east)

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

See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Cremieu

at 39 km (direction north-east)

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

See Cremieu guide

Tain-l'Hermitage

at 43 km (direction south-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

Saint-Etienne

at 43 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

Tournon-sur-Rhone

at 43 km (direction south-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

Romans-sur-Isere

at 46 km (direction south-south-east), 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 46 km (direction south-south-east), 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

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

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Map of places to visit near Chalons

Markets in and near Chalons

• Vienne: market Saturday (10km)
• Condrieu: market Monday - seasonal market only (13km)
• Condrieu: market Friday (13km)
• Roussillon: market Wednesday & Sunday (14km)
• Beaurepaire: market Wednesday (15km)
• Saint-Jean-de-Bournay: market Monday (17km)
• Givors: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday (20km)
• Serrieres: market Friday (20km)
• Anneyron: market Tuesday (20km)
• Saint-Rambert-d'Albon: market Friday (20km)

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Tourist attractions near Chalons, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (32km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (35km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (37km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Cremieu (39km)
• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (28km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (35km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (35km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (35km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (38km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (36km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Oeillon Crest (26km)
• Perdrix Crest (30km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (37km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (40km)
• Grottes de Choranche (55km)
• Gorges de la Bourne (58km)
• Cascade du Moulin-Marquis (58km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (10km)
• Saint-Etienne (43km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chaponnay (20km)
• Ecully (38km)
• Morestel (48km)
• Saint-Vulbas (50km)
• Saint-Gervais (50km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (30km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (37km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (43km)

Geography and distances

Chalons is in the east of France at 68 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Chalons is 426 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Assieu, Cour-et-Buis, Eyzin-Pinet, Jardin, Les Cotes-d'Arey, Monsteroux-Milieu, Montseveroux, Saint-Sorlin-de-Vienne and Vernioz.

This page in French: Visiter Chalons