Roussillon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Malleval at 6 km from Roussillon
Visit Roussillon: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsRoussillon is situated in the Isere department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Malleval at 6 km and Pelussin at 11 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Roussillon, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Roussillon in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Malleval
at 6 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire departmentWe found Malleval to be one of the loveliest villages in the...
See Malleval guide

Pelussin
at 11 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire departmentThe Chateau de Virieu and the old market hall are among the...
See Pelussin guide

Vienne (town)
at 19 km (direction north-north-east)The combination of both Roman and medieval monuments in Vienne make it...
See Vienne (town) guide

Palais Ideal
at 21 km (direction east-south-east), in the Drome departmentOne of the most unusual monuments in France, the Palais-Idéal is a...
See Palais Ideal guide

Tain-l'Hermitage
at 33 km (direction south), in the Drome departmentA town for gourmands, Tain-l'Hermitage is visited for its excellent local chocolates...
See Tain-l'Hermitage guide

Tournon-sur-Rhone
at 33 km (direction south), in the Ardeche departmentIn Tournon-sur-Rhone there are several interesting monuments to explore and also the...
See Tournon-sur-Rhone guide

Saint-Etienne
at 33 km (direction west), in the Loire departmentOriginally an industrial town, regeneration of the Place Jean Jaures, the cathedral...
See Saint-Etienne guide

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction west), in the Loire departmentSainte-Croix-en-Jarez, now a 'most beautiful village in France' is unusual because it...
See Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez guide

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye
Most Beautiful Village at 39 km (direction east-south-east)The village of St Antoine l'Abbaye, best known for its abbey complex,...
See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Romans-sur-Isere
at 40 km (direction south-east), in the Drome departmentThe Collegiale church of Saint-Bernard is the highlight of a visit to...
See Romans-sur-Isere guide

Lyon Old Town
at 44 km (direction south-east), in the Rhone departmentIn Vieux Lyon there are numerous impressive townhouses of the 16th century,...
See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon
at 44 km (direction south-east), in the Rhone departmentLyon has all the impressive buildings and monuments, museums, shops and restaurants...
See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile
at 44 km (direction south-east), in the Rhone departmentThe Presqu'ile region of Lyon is characterised by 19th century architecture and...
See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Desaignes
at 47 km (direction south-west), in the Ardeche departmentThe ramparts, medieval gateways and village centre are the highlights of your...
See Desaignes guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Isere
Map of places to visit near Roussillon
Markets in and near Roussillon
Market days in Roussillon: weekly market: Wednesday & Sunday;
- Roussillon: market Wednesday & Sunday (0km)
- Serrieres: market Friday (6km)
- Saint-Rambert-d'Albon: market Friday (8km)
- Maclas: market Thursday (9km)
- Condrieu: market Monday - seasonal market only (11km)
- Condrieu: market Friday (11km)
- Anneyron: market Tuesday (12km)
- Annonay: market Wednesday & Saturday (17km)
- Vienne: market Saturday (18km)
- Beaurepaire: market Wednesday (20km)
Hotels near Roussillon
More information about Roussillon, Rhone-Alpes
Tourist attractions near Roussillon, France
What to do at Roussillon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Roussillon.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Lyon (40km)
Heritage sites
- Historic Lyon (44km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (39km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (40km)
- Saint-Galmier (45km)
- Cremieu (53km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Pilat (17km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (43km)
- Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (44km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin japonais (39km)
- Parc de Gerland (44km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Lyon (45km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Oeillon Crest (15km)
- Perdrix Crest (18km)
Towns of Art and history
- Vienne (19km)
- Saint-Etienne (34km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Chaponnay (31km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (27km)
- Parc animalier de Courzieu (46km)
Geography and distances
Roussillon is in the east of France at 75 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Roussillon is 430 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Roussillon
Canton: Roussillon
Arrondissement: Vienne
Department: Isere
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 38150
Distance to Roussillon
from Grenoble (prefecture): 75 km
from Paris: 430 km
from Calais: 658 km
from Nice: 269 km
from Bordeaux: 426 km
from Strasbourg: 422 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Roussillon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 16 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Agnin, Assieu, Chanas, Charnas, Chavanay, Clonas-sur-Vareze, Felines, Le Peage-de-Roussillon, Limony, Malleval, Sablons, Saint-Maurice-l'Exil, Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf, Salaise-sur-Sanne, Serrieres and Ville-sous-Anjou.
This page in French: Visiter Roussillon