Sainte-Colombe tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vienne (town) at 1 km from Sainte-Colombe

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Visit Sainte-Colombe: highlights and tourist information

Sainte-Colombe 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 Sainte-Colombe in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vienne (town) at 1 km and Pelussin at 19 km.

Sainte-Colombe, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vienne (town)

at 1 km (direction east), in the Isere department

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

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Pelussin

at 19 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire department

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

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Malleval

at 19 km (direction south-west), in the Loire department

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

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Lyon

at 26 km (direction south-west)

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

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Lyon Old Town

at 26 km (direction south-west)

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

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Lyon Presqu'ile

at 26 km (direction south-west)

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

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Palais Ideal

at 33 km (direction south-south-east), in the Drome department

One of the most unusual monuments in France, the Palais-Idéal is a fantastic creation...

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Cremieu

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

With some of the most extensive medieval ramparts in France, Cremieu also has an...

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Eveux

at 38 km (direction north-west)

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

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Saint-Etienne

at 38 km (direction west), in the Loire department

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

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 46 km (direction west-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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Trevoux

at 47 km (direction north-north-west), in the Ain department

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

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Anse

at 47 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction south-east), in the Isere department

The village of St Antoine l'Abbaye, best known for its abbey complex, is listed...

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Map of places to visit near Sainte-Colombe

Markets in and near Sainte-Colombe

• Vienne: market Saturday (1km)
• Givors: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday (9km)
• Condrieu: market Monday - seasonal market only (10km)
• Condrieu: market Friday (10km)
• Feyzin: market Sunday (16km)
• Mornant: market Friday (18km)
• Brignais: market Saturday (18km)
• Roussillon: market Wednesday & Sunday (19km)
• Heyrieux: market Friday (20km)
• Pierre-Benite: market Wednesday & Sunday (20km)

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Tourist attractions near Sainte-Colombe, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (22km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (26km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (48km)
• Perouges (48km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (34km)
• Cremieu (37km)
• Saint-Galmier (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (26km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (25km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (26km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (26km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (28km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (27km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Oeillon Crest (25km)
• Perdrix Crest (28km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (28km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (32km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (1km)
• Saint-Etienne (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chaponnay (13km)
• Ecully (28km)
• Saint-Vulbas (47km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (22km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (28km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (32km)

Geography and distances

Sainte-Colombe is in the eastern-center of France at 26 kilometres from Lyon, the department capital (general information: Sainte-Colombe is 416 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Sainte-Colombe from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ampuis, Jardin, Loire-sur-Rhone, Pont-Eveque, Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhone, Saint-Romain-en-Gal, Serpaize, Seyssuel, Tupin-et-Semons and Vienne.

This page in French: Visiter Sainte-Colombe