Saint-Denis-sur-Coise tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Etienne at 20 km from Saint-Denis-sur-Coise
Visit Saint-Denis-sur-Coise: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsSaint-Denis-sur-Coise is situated in the Loire department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Etienne at 20 km and Eveux at 27 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Saint-Denis-sur-Coise, 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 Saint-Denis-sur-Coise in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Saint-Etienne
at 20 km (direction south-south-west)Originally an industrial town, regeneration of the Place Jean Jaures, the cathedral...
See Saint-Etienne guide

Eveux
at 27 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone departmentEveux, in the Rhone, is visited for the La Tourette Monastery designed...
See Eveux guide

Pelussin
at 30 km (direction south-east)The Chateau de Virieu and the old market hall are among the...
See Pelussin guide

Malleval
at 35 km (direction south-east)We found Malleval to be one of the loveliest villages in the...
See Malleval guide

Lyon Old Town
at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Rhone departmentIn Vieux Lyon there are numerous impressive townhouses of the 16th century,...
See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon
at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Rhone departmentLyon has all the impressive buildings and monuments, museums, shops and restaurants...
See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile
at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Rhone departmentThe Presqu'ile region of Lyon is characterised by 19th century architecture and...
See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Bagnols
at 36 km (direction north-north-east), in the Rhone departmentBagnols village with a castle is one of the pretty villages to...
See Bagnols guide

Vienne (town)
at 37 km (direction east), in the Isere departmentThe combination of both Roman and medieval monuments in Vienne make it...
See Vienne (town) guide

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction south)Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, now a 'most beautiful village in France' is unusual because it...
See Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez guide

Oingt
Most Beautiful Village at 39 km (direction north-north-east), in the Rhone departmentCompletely renovated in recent years, Oingt is one of the prettiest villages...
See Oingt guide

Theize
at 39 km (direction north-north-east), in the Rhone departmentThe quiet village of Theizé makes a pleasant detour when exploring the...
See Theize guide

Anse
at 42 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone departmentThe quiet town of Anse retains some Roman remains that hint at...
See Anse guide

Trevoux
at 45 km (direction north-east), in the Ain departmentThe quiet town of Trevoux in Ain has several historical monuments paying...
See Trevoux guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Loire
Map of places to visit near Saint-Denis-sur-Coise
Markets in and near Saint-Denis-sur-Coise
- Chazelles-sur-Lyon: market Friday (3km)
- Saint-Galmier: market Monday (9km)
- Veauche: market Wednesday (13km)
- La Talaudiere: market Tuesday & Saturday (15km)
- Montrond-les-Bains: market Thursday (15km)
- Andrezieux-Boutheon: market Tuesday (16km)
- La Grand-Croix: market Monday (17km)
- Rive-de-Gier: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
- Saint-Chamond: market Tuesday & Thursday (17km)
- Saint-Etienne: market Wednesday & Tuesday all day & Thursday all day & Sunday all day & Saturday & Monday & Friday (18km)
Hotels near Saint-Denis-sur-Coise
More information about Saint-Denis-sur-Coise, Rhone-Alpes
Tourist attractions near Saint-Denis-sur-Coise, France
What to do at Saint-Denis-sur-Coise? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Denis-sur-Coise.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Lyon (33km)
Heritage sites
- Historic Lyon (36km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Oingt (39km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (3km)
- Saint-Galmier (9km)
- Trevoux (45km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Pilat (28km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (35km)
- Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (36km)
Remarkable gardens
- Parc de Gerland (36km)
- Parc de la Tête d'Or (38km)
- Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (42km)
- Jardin de l’écomusée (45km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Lyon (36km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Perdrix Crest (29km)
- Oeillon Crest (29km)
- Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (39km)
- Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (45km)
- Col des Pradeaux (46km)
Towns of Art and history
- Saint-Etienne (18km)
- Vienne (37km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Ecully (33km)
- Chaponnay (40km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (15km)
- Parc animalier de Courzieu (20km)
- Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (38km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Denis-sur-Coise is in the eastern-center of France at 20 kilometres from Saint-Etienne, the department capital (general information: Saint-Denis-sur-Coise is 393 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Denis-sur-Coise
Canton: Chazelles-sur-Lyon
Arrondissement: Montbrison
Department: Loire
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 42140
Distance to Saint-Denis-sur-Coise
from Saint-Etienne (prefecture): 20 km
from Paris: 393 km
from Calais: 622 km
from Nice: 310 km
from Bordeaux: 401 km
from Strasbourg: 415 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Saint-Denis-sur-Coise from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 14 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aveizieux, Chatelus, Chazelles-sur-Lyon, Chevrieres, Coise, Grezieu-le-Marche, La Chapelle-sur-Coise, Larajasse, Marcenod, Maringes, Pomeys, Saint-Medard-en-Forez, Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise and Viricelles.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Denis-sur-Coise