Saint-Martin-Lestra tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Eveux at 23 km from Saint-Martin-Lestra
Visit Saint-Martin-Lestra: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsSaint-Martin-Lestra is situated in the Loire department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Eveux at 23 km and Bagnols at 29 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Saint-Martin-Lestra, 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-Martin-Lestra in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Eveux
at 23 km (direction east-north-east), in the Rhone departmentEveux, in the Rhone, is visited for the La Tourette Monastery designed...
See Eveux guide

Bagnols
at 29 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone departmentBagnols village with a castle is one of the pretty villages to...
See Bagnols guide

Oingt
Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone departmentCompletely renovated in recent years, Oingt is one of the prettiest villages...
See Oingt guide

Theize
at 32 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone departmentThe quiet village of Theizé makes a pleasant detour when exploring the...
See Theize guide

Saint-Etienne
at 32 km (direction south)Originally an industrial town, regeneration of the Place Jean Jaures, the cathedral...
See Saint-Etienne guide

Anse
at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Rhone departmentThe quiet town of Anse retains some Roman remains that hint at...
See Anse guide

Lyon Old Town
at 38 km (direction east), in the Rhone departmentIn Vieux Lyon there are numerous impressive townhouses of the 16th century,...
See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon
at 38 km (direction east), in the Rhone departmentLyon has all the impressive buildings and monuments, museums, shops and restaurants...
See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile
at 38 km (direction east), in the Rhone departmentThe Presqu'ile region of Lyon is characterised by 19th century architecture and...
See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Trevoux
at 41 km (direction east-north-east), in the Ain departmentThe quiet town of Trevoux in Ain has several historical monuments paying...
See Trevoux guide

Pelussin
at 42 km (direction south-east)The Chateau de Virieu and the old market hall are among the...
See Pelussin guide

Vienne (town)
at 46 km (direction east-south-east), in the Isere departmentThe combination of both Roman and medieval monuments in Vienne make it...
See Vienne (town) guide

Malleval
at 47 km (direction south-east)We found Malleval to be one of the loveliest villages in the...
See Malleval guide

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction south)Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, now a 'most beautiful village in France' is unusual because it...
See Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Loire
Map of places to visit near Saint-Martin-Lestra
Markets in and near Saint-Martin-Lestra
- Chazelles-sur-Lyon: market Friday (10km)
- Feurs: market Tuesday (11km)
- Montrond-les-Bains: market Thursday (13km)
- Saint-Galmier: market Monday (15km)
- Balbigny: market Monday (17km)
- Veauche: market Wednesday (19km)
- Sain-Bel: market Saturday (21km)
- Andrezieux-Boutheon: market Tuesday (23km)
- Sury-le-Comtal: market Wednesday (24km)
- Montbrison: market Saturday (26km)
Hotels near Saint-Martin-Lestra
More information about Saint-Martin-Lestra, Rhone-Alpes
Tourist attractions near Saint-Martin-Lestra, France
What to do at Saint-Martin-Lestra? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Martin-Lestra.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Lyon (36km)
Heritage sites
- Historic Lyon (38km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Oingt (31km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (13km)
- Saint-Galmier (15km)
- Trevoux (41km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Pilat (40km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (37km)
- Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (38km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (36km)
- Parc de Gerland (38km)
- Parc de la Tête d'Or (39km)
- Parc du château de Laye (47km)
- Jardin de l’écomusée (49km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Lyon (38km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (40km)
- Perdrix Crest (41km)
- Oeillon Crest (42km)
- Col des Pradeaux (45km)
Towns of Art and history
- Saint-Etienne (30km)
- Vienne (46km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Ecully (33km)
- Chaponnay (46km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc animalier de Courzieu (19km)
- Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (26km)
- Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (39km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Martin-Lestra is in the eastern-center of France at 32 kilometres from Saint-Etienne, the department capital (general information: Saint-Martin-Lestra is 380 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Martin-Lestra
Canton: Feurs
Arrondissement: Montbrison
Department: Loire
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 42110
Distance to Saint-Martin-Lestra
from Saint-Etienne (prefecture): 32 km
from Paris: 380 km
from Calais: 610 km
from Nice: 321 km
from Bordeaux: 398 km
from Strasbourg: 409 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Saint-Martin-Lestra from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chambost-Longessaigne, Essertines-en-Donzy, Haute-Rivoire, Jas, Les Halles, Meys, Saint-Barthelemy-Lestra, Saint-Clement-les-Places, Saint-Cyr-les-Vignes, Salt-en-Donzy, Valeille and Virigneux.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Martin-Lestra