Communay tourism and travel guide

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

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Visit Communay: highlights and tourist information

Communay 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 Communay in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vienne (town) at 10 km and Lyon Old Town at 17 km.

Communay, 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 south-south-east), in the Isere department

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

See Vienne (town) guide

Lyon Old Town

at 17 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon

at 17 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile

at 17 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Pelussin

at 24 km (direction 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 26 km (direction south-south-west), in the Loire department

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

See Malleval guide

Eveux

at 29 km (direction north-west)

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

See Eveux guide

Cremieu

at 35 km (direction east-north-east), in the Isere department

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

See Cremieu guide

Trevoux

at 38 km (direction east-north-east), in the Ain department

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

See Trevoux guide

Anse

at 38 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Anse guide

Bagnols

at 39 km (direction north-west)

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

See Bagnols guide

Saint-Etienne

at 39 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire department

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

See Saint-Etienne guide

Theize

at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Theize guide

Palais Ideal

at 42 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

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Reserve excursions near Communay

Map of places to visit near Communay

Markets in and near Communay

• Givors: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday (5km)
• Feyzin: market Sunday (7km)
• Brignais: market Saturday (10km)
• Vienne: market Saturday (10km)
• Pierre-Benite: market Wednesday & Sunday (11km)
• Saint-Fons: market Tuesday & Saturday (12km)
• Oullins: market Tuesday & Thursday (12km)
• Mornant: market Friday (12km)
• La Mulatiere: market Tuesday & Friday (13km)
• Chaponost: market Sunday (14km)

More information about Communay, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Communay, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (13km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (17km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Perouges (42km)
• Oingt (43km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (29km)
• Cremieu (35km)
• Trevoux (38km)
• Saint-Galmier (40km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (31km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (16km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (17km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (17km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (19km)
• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (39km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (18km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (20km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (24km)
• Oeillon Crest (29km)
• Perdrix Crest (32km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (10km)
• Saint-Etienne (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chaponnay (8km)
• Ecully (19km)
• Saint-Vulbas (43km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (19km)
• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (20km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (24km)

Geography and distances

Communay is in the eastern-center of France at 17 kilometres from Lyon, the department capital (general information: Communay is 407 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 14 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Charly, Chasse-sur-Rhone, Chuzelles, Givors, Grigny, Loire-sur-Rhone, Millery, Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon, Serezin-du-Rhone, Seyssuel, Simandres, Solaize, Ternay and Vernaison.

This page in French: Visiter Communay