Mornant tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vienne (town) at 19 km from Mornant

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Visit Mornant: highlights and tourist information

Mornant 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 Mornant in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vienne (town) at 19 km and Lyon Old Town at 20 km.

Mornant, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vienne (town)

at 19 km (direction east-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 20 km (direction north-east)

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

See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon

at 20 km (direction north-east)

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

See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile

at 20 km (direction north-east)

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

See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Pelussin

at 22 km (direction south), in the Loire department

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

See Pelussin guide

Eveux

at 23 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Eveux guide

Malleval

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

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

See Malleval guide

Saint-Etienne

at 30 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire department

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

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Bagnols

at 34 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Anse

at 35 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Anse guide

Theize

at 36 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Theize guide

Trevoux

at 37 km (direction north-north-east), in the Ain department

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

See Trevoux guide

Oingt

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 43 km (direction south-west), in the Loire department

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

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Map of places to visit near Mornant

Markets in and near Mornant

Market days in Mornant: weekly market: Friday;

• Mornant: market Friday (0km)
• Givors: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday (9km)
• Brignais: market Saturday (9km)
• Chaponost: market Sunday (11km)
• Rive-de-Gier: market Tuesday & Friday (12km)
• Oullins: market Tuesday & Thursday (15km)
• Craponne: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Pierre-Benite: market Wednesday & Sunday (15km)
• Feyzin: market Sunday (15km)
• La Grand-Croix: market Monday (15km)

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Tourist attractions near Mornant, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (16km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (20km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Oingt (37km)
• Perouges (50km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (17km)
• Saint-Galmier (28km)
• Trevoux (37km)
• Cremieu (46km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (26km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (19km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (20km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (20km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (23km)
• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (36km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (21km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (23km)
• Oeillon Crest (26km)
• Perdrix Crest (27km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (30km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (19km)
• Saint-Etienne (29km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ecully (19km)
• Chaponnay (20km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (10km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (16km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (22km)

Geography and distances

Mornant is in the eastern-center of France at 20 kilometres from Lyon, the department capital (general information: Mornant is 400 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 14 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chassagny, Chaussan, Montagny, Orlienas, Rontalon, Saint-Andeol-le-Chateau, Saint-Andre-la-Cote, Saint-Didier-sous-Riverie, Saint-Jean-de-Touslas, Saint-Laurent-d'Agny, Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire, Saint-Romain-en-Gier, Saint-Sorlin and Taluyers.

This page in French: Visiter Mornant