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

Saint-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 places 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 department

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

See Eveux guide

Bagnols

at 29 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone department

Bagnols 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 department

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

See Oingt guide

Theize

at 32 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone department

The 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 department

The 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 department

In 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 department

Lyon 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 department

The 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 department

The 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 department

The 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

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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)

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).

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