Fontanes tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Etienne at 13 km from Fontanes

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Visit Fontanes: highlights and tourist information

Fontanes is situated in the Loire 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 Fontanes in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Etienne at 13 km and Pelussin at 24 km.

Fontanes, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Etienne

at 13 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Saint-Etienne guide

Pelussin

at 24 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Pelussin guide

Malleval

at 29 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Malleval guide

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez guide

Eveux

at 33 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone department

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

See Eveux guide

Vienne (town)

at 34 km (direction 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 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon

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

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

See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile

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

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

See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Bagnols

at 43 km (direction north-north-east), 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 north-north-east), in the Rhone department

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

See Theize guide

Oingt

Most Beautiful Village at 46 km (direction north-north-east), in the Rhone department

Completely renovated in recent years, Oingt is one of the prettiest villages in the...

See Oingt guide

Anse

at 48 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone department

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

See Anse guide

Trevoux

at 51 km (direction north-east), in the Ain department

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

See Trevoux guide

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Map of places to visit near Fontanes

Markets in and near Fontanes

• La Talaudiere: market Tuesday & Saturday (7km)
• Saint-Chamond: market Tuesday & Thursday (10km)
• Saint-Galmier: market Monday (10km)
• Chazelles-sur-Lyon: market Friday (11km)
• Saint-Etienne: market Wednesday & Tuesday all day & Thursday all day & Sunday all day & Saturday & Monday & Friday (11km)
• La Grand-Croix: market Monday (11km)
• Veauche: market Wednesday (12km)
• Rive-de-Gier: market Tuesday & Friday (13km)
• Andrezieux-Boutheon: market Tuesday (14km)
• Roche-la-Moliere: market Wednesday & Saturday (16km)

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Tourist attractions near Fontanes, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (35km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (39km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Oingt (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (10km)
• Saint-Galmier (11km)
• Trevoux (51km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (21km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (38km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (39km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (39km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (41km)
• Jardin de l’écomusée (42km)
• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (48km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (40km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Perdrix Crest (21km)
• Oeillon Crest (22km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (42km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saint-Etienne (11km)
• Vienne (34km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ecully (37km)
• Chaponnay (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (11km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (26km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (41km)

Geography and distances

Fontanes is in the eastern-center of France at 13 kilometres from Saint-Etienne, the department capital (general information: Fontanes is 400 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aveizieux, Chatelus, Chevrieres, Grammond, La Gimond, Marcenod, Saint-Christo-en-Jarez, Saint-Heand, Saint-Medard-en-Forez and Valfleury.

This page in French: Visiter Fontanes