Valencin tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vienne (town) at 14 km from Valencin

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Visit Valencin: highlights and tourist information

Valencin is situated in the Isere 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 Valencin in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vienne (town) at 14 km and Lyon at 21 km.

Valencin, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vienne (town)

at 14 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Vienne (town) guide

Lyon

at 21 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon guide

Lyon Old Town

at 21 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon Old Town guide

Lyon Presqu'ile

at 21 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

Cremieu

at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Cremieu guide

Pelussin

at 34 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire department

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

See Pelussin guide

Malleval

at 34 km (direction south-west), in the Loire department

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

See Malleval guide

Perouges

Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction north-north-east), in the Ain department

The hillside walled town of perouges is among our favourite villages to be found...

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Eveux

at 38 km (direction west-north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Eveux guide

Palais Ideal

at 40 km (direction south), in the Drome department

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

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Trevoux

at 41 km (direction north-west), in the Ain department

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

See Trevoux guide

Anse

at 43 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Anse guide

Dombes

at 43 km (direction north-west), in the Ain department

The Dombes, with thousands of small lakes, is perfect for fishing and bird-watching...

See Dombes guide

Bagnols

at 46 km (direction north-west), in the Rhone department

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

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Isere

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Reserve excursions near Valencin

Map of places to visit near Valencin

Markets in and near Valencin

• Heyrieux: market Friday (5km)
• Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure: market Thursday (9km)
• Villefontaine: market Wednesday (11km)
• Genas: market Sunday (13km)
• Feyzin: market Sunday (14km)
• Vienne: market Saturday (15km)
• Chassieu: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Bron: market Tuesday & Saturday & Monday & Friday (16km)
• Saint-Jean-de-Bournay: market Monday (16km)
• Saint-Fons: market Tuesday & Saturday (17km)

More information about Valencin, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Valencin, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (20km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (21km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Perouges (35km)
• Oingt (50km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Cremieu (22km)
• Trevoux (41km)
• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (41km)

Churches and religious monuments

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

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Gerland (21km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (22km)
• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (45km)

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 (22km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (23km)
• Oeillon Crest (40km)
• Perdrix Crest (43km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Walibi Rhone Alpes (42km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vienne (14km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chaponnay (6km)
• Ecully (26km)
• Saint-Vulbas (32km)
• Morestel (36km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (22km)
• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (34km)
• Parc animalier de Courzieu (36km)

Geography and distances

Valencin is in the east of France at 73 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Valencin is 413 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Valencin from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Grenay, Heyrieux, Luzinay, Mions, Oytier-Saint-Oblas, Saint-Just-Chaleyssin, Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu and Toussieu.

This page in French: Visiter Valencin