Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere 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 Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Eveux at 16 km and Bagnols at 25 km.

Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Eveux

at 16 km (direction north-east)

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

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Bagnols

at 25 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Theize

at 27 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Oingt

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Lyon Old Town

at 28 km (direction east)

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

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Lyon

at 28 km (direction east)

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

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Lyon Presqu'ile

at 28 km (direction east)

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

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Anse

at 31 km (direction north-east)

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

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Saint-Etienne

at 32 km (direction south-south-west), in the Loire department

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

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Trevoux

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

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

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Pelussin

at 35 km (direction south-south-east), in the Loire department

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

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Vienne (town)

at 36 km (direction east-south-east), in the Isere department

The combination of both Roman and medieval monuments in Vienne make it one of...

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Malleval

at 40 km (direction south-east), in the Loire department

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

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction south-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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Reserve excursions near Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere

Map of places to visit near Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere

Markets in and near Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere

• Chazelles-sur-Lyon: market Friday (11km)
• Sain-Bel: market Saturday (14km)
• Mornant: market Friday (18km)
• Craponne: market Wednesday & Saturday (18km)
• Saint-Galmier: market Monday (19km)
• Chaponost: market Sunday (20km)
• Brignais: market Saturday (21km)
• Feurs: market Tuesday (21km)
• Montrond-les-Bains: market Thursday (21km)
• Rive-de-Gier: market Tuesday & Friday (23km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere, France

What to do at Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (25km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (28km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Oingt (28km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (9km)
• Saint-Galmier (19km)
• Trevoux (34km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (36km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (26km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (28km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (28km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (29km)
• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (30km)
• Parc du château de Laye (43km)
• Jardin de l’écomusée (56km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (28km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (30km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (36km)
• Oeillon Crest (36km)
• Perdrix Crest (37km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saint-Etienne (29km)
• Vienne (36km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ecully (23km)
• Chaponnay (36km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc animalier de Courzieu (10km)
• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (19km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (29km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere is in the eastern-center of France at 28 kilometres from Lyon, the department capital (general information: Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere is 385 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aveize, Brullioles, Brussieu, Duerne, Grezieu-le-Marche, Les Halles, Montromant, Saint-Clement-les-Places, Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset, Saint-Martin-en-Haut, Sainte-Foy-l'Argentiere and Souzy.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Genis-l'Argentiere