Saint-Sorlin tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vienne (town) at 21 km from Saint-Sorlin

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Visit Saint-Sorlin: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Sorlin 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-Sorlin in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vienne (town) at 21 km and Lyon Old Town at 22 km.

Saint-Sorlin, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vienne (town)

at 21 km (direction east-south-east), in the Isere department

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

See Vienne (town) guide

Lyon Old Town

at 22 km (direction north-east)

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

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Lyon

at 22 km (direction north-east)

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

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Lyon Presqu'ile

at 22 km (direction north-east)

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

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Eveux

at 22 km (direction north-east)

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

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Pelussin

at 23 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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Malleval

at 27 km (direction south-south-east), in the Loire department

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

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Saint-Etienne

at 28 km (direction south-west), in the Loire department

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

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Bagnols

at 33 km (direction south-west)

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

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Anse

at 35 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Theize

at 36 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 37 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Trevoux

at 37 km (direction north-north-east), in the Ain department

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

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 42 km (direction 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-Sorlin

Map of places to visit near Saint-Sorlin

Markets in and near Saint-Sorlin

• Mornant: market Friday (3km)
• Brignais: market Saturday (11km)
• Givors: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday (11km)
• Rive-de-Gier: market Tuesday & Friday (12km)
• Chaponost: market Sunday (13km)
• La Grand-Croix: market Monday (14km)
• Craponne: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Oullins: market Tuesday & Thursday (17km)
• Pierre-Benite: market Wednesday & Sunday (17km)
• Feyzin: market Sunday (18km)

More information about Saint-Sorlin, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Saint-Sorlin, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (18km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (22km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Oingt (37km)
• Perouges (52km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (14km)
• Saint-Galmier (25km)
• Trevoux (37km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (26km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (21km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (22km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (22km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (24km)
• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (36km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (22km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (25km)
• Oeillon Crest (26km)
• Perdrix Crest (27km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (31km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (21km)
• Saint-Etienne (27km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ecully (20km)
• Chaponnay (23km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (9km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (15km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (24km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Sorlin is in the eastern-center of France at 22 kilometres from Lyon, the department capital (general information: Saint-Sorlin is 399 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Saint-Sorlin from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 14 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chaussan, Mornant, Orlienas, Riverie, Rontalon, Saint-Andeol-le-Chateau, Saint-Andre-la-Cote, Saint-Didier-sous-Riverie, Saint-Jean-de-Touslas, Saint-Laurent-d'Agny, Saint-Martin-en-Haut, Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire, Sainte-Catherine and Soucieu-en-Jarrest.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Sorlin