La Grand-Croix tourism and travel guide

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Visit La Grand-Croix: highlights and tourist information

La Grand-Croix 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 La Grand-Croix in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pelussin at 13 km and Saint-Etienne at 16 km.

La Grand-Croix, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Pelussin

at 13 km (direction south-east)

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

See Pelussin guide

Saint-Etienne

at 16 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Saint-Etienne guide

Malleval

at 18 km (direction south-east)

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

See Malleval guide

Vienne (town)

at 24 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

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction 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 35 km (direction south-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Eveux guide

Lyon Old Town

at 36 km (direction 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 36 km (direction 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 36 km (direction 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

Palais Ideal

at 45 km (direction east-south-east), in the Drome department

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

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Bagnols

at 46 km (direction east-south-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 49 km (direction east-south-east), in the Rhone department

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

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Anse

at 49 km (direction north-north-east), in the Rhone department

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

See Anse guide

Oingt

Most Beautiful Village at 50 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

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Reserve excursions near La Grand-Croix

Map of places to visit near La Grand-Croix

Markets in and near La Grand-Croix

Market days in La Grand-Croix: weekly market: Monday;

• La Grand-Croix: market Monday (0km)
• Rive-de-Gier: market Tuesday & Friday (3km)
• Saint-Chamond: market Tuesday & Thursday (6km)
• La Talaudiere: market Tuesday & Saturday (11km)
• Saint-Etienne: market Wednesday & Tuesday all day & Thursday all day & Sunday all day & Saturday & Monday & Friday (15km)
• Mornant: market Friday (15km)
• Condrieu: market Monday - seasonal market only (16km)
• Condrieu: market Friday (16km)
• Maclas: market Thursday (18km)
• Givors: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday (18km)

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Tourist attractions near La Grand-Croix, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (31km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (17km)
• Saint-Galmier (22km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (12km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (34km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (36km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (36km)
• 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 (13km)
• Perdrix Crest (13km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (39km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saint-Etienne (15km)
• Vienne (24km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chaponnay (32km)
• Ecully (34km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (5km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (28km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (38km)

Geography and distances

La Grand-Croix is in the eastern-center of France at 16 kilometres from Saint-Etienne, the department capital (general information: La Grand-Croix is 409 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to La Grand-Croix from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cellieu, Chagnon, Farnay, Genilac, Lorette, Rive-de-Gier, Saint-Chamond, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Martin-la-Plaine, Saint-Paul-en-Jarez and Saint-Romain-en-Jarez.

This page in French: Visiter La Grand-Croix