Virieu tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Cremieu at 32 km from Virieu

Visit Virieu: highlights and tourist information

Virieu 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 Virieu in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Cremieu at 32 km and Belley at 35 km.

Virieu, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Cremieu

at 32 km (direction north-west)

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

See Cremieu guide

Belley

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

The cathedral and adjacent historic centre are the highlight of your visit...

See Belley guide

Chambery

at 37 km (direction east), in the Savoie department

Chambery is a very lively university town which is very pleasant to...

See Chambery guide

Grenoble

Ski resort at 38 km (direction south-east)

Known as the 'capital of the Alps', Grenoble has a great deal...

See Grenoble guide

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction south-west)

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

See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Aix-les-Bains

at 41 km (direction east-north-east), in the Savoie department

Aix-les-Bains is one of the best preserved 'belle-epoque' spa towns in France...

See Aix-les-Bains guide

Palais Ideal

at 43 km (direction west-south-west), in the Drome department

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

See Palais Ideal guide

Les-7-Laux

Ski resort at 46 km (direction east-south-east)

Its proximity to Grenoble means that the ski resort of Les 7-Laux...

See Les-7-Laux guide

Vienne (town)

at 47 km (direction west)

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

See Vienne (town) guide

Pont-en-Royans

at 48 km (direction south-south-west)

The centre of Pont-en-Royans, with medieval houses along the cliffs above the...

See Pont-en-Royans guide

Vizille

at 51 km (direction south-east)

Most visitors to Vizille are attracted by the Chateau de Vizille and...

See Vizille guide

Perouges

Most Beautiful Village at 52 km (direction north-west), in the Ain department

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

See Perouges guide

Lyon

at 58 km (direction west-north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon guide

Lyon Presqu'ile

at 58 km (direction west-north-west), in the Rhone department

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

See Lyon Presqu'ile guide

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

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Map of places to visit near Virieu

Markets in and near Virieu

• La Tour-du-Pin: market Tuesday & Saturday (9km)
• Le Grand-Lemps: market Tuesday & Friday (11km)
• Voiron: market Wednesday (16km)
• Le Pont-de-Beauvoisin: market Monday (16km)
• Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers: market Wednesday (18km)
• Moirans: market Saturday (19km)
• Bourgoin-Jallieu: market Thursday & Sunday (19km)
• Saint-Etienne-de-Saint-Geoirs: market Monday (19km)
• Tullins: market Saturday (20km)
• Morestel: market Sunday (21km)

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Tourist attractions near Virieu, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium du Lac du Bourget (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (40km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Cremieu (32km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Chartreuse (27km)

Remarkable gardens

• Les jardins du Prieuré (35km)
• Jardin du musée Hébert (37km)
• Parc du château du Touvet (40km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chambery (36km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Mont Granier (35km)
• Mont Jalla (37km)
• Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage (55km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Walibi Rhone Alpes (17km)

Towns of Art and history

• Grenoble (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Morestel (21km)
• Nances (28km)
• Saint-Gervais (31km)
• Aix-les-Bains (41km)
• Saint-Vulbas (41km)
• Chaponnay (45km)

Geography and distances

Virieu is in the east of France at 38 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Virieu is 443 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 14 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Blandin, Chabons, Chassignieu, Chelieu, Doissin, Le Passage, Le Pin, Montagnieu, Montrevel, Paladru, Panissage, Saint-Ondras, Torchefelon and Valencogne.

This page in French: Visiter Virieu