Virigneux tourism and travel guide

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Visit Virigneux: highlights and tourist information

Virigneux is situated in the Loire 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 Virigneux in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Eveux at 25 km and Saint-Etienne at 28 km.

Virigneux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Eveux

at 25 km (direction east-north-east), in the Rhone department

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

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Saint-Etienne

at 28 km (direction south)

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

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Bagnols

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

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

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Oingt

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone department

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

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Theize

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

The quiet village of Theizé makes a pleasant detour when exploring the Beaujolais wine...

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Lyon Old Town

at 39 km (direction east), in the Rhone department

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

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Lyon

at 39 km (direction east), in the Rhone department

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

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Lyon Presqu'ile

at 39 km (direction east), in the Rhone department

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

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Pelussin

at 39 km (direction south-east)

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

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Anse

at 39 km (direction north-east), in the Rhone department

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

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Trevoux

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

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

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Malleval

at 45 km (direction south-east)

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

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Vienne (town)

at 45 km (direction east-south-east), in the Isere department

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

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 45 km (direction south)

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, now a 'most beautiful village in France' is unusual because it started life...

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Reserve excursions near Virigneux

Map of places to visit near Virigneux

Markets in and near Virigneux

• Chazelles-sur-Lyon: market Friday (6km)
• Montrond-les-Bains: market Thursday (11km)
• Saint-Galmier: market Monday (11km)
• Feurs: market Tuesday (12km)
• Veauche: market Wednesday (15km)
• Andrezieux-Boutheon: market Tuesday (19km)
• Balbigny: market Monday (20km)
• Sury-le-Comtal: market Wednesday (21km)
• Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (23km)
• Sain-Bel: market Saturday (23km)

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Tourist attractions near Virigneux, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Lyon (36km)

Heritage sites

• Historic Lyon (39km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Oingt (34km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (10km)
• Saint-Galmier (11km)
• Trevoux (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (37km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon) (37km)
• Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon) (39km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard (39km)
• Parc de Gerland (39km)
• Parc de la Tête d'Or (40km)
• Jardin de l’écomusée (46km)
• Parc du château de Laye (50km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Lyon (39km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Perdrix Crest (38km)
• Oeillon Crest (38km)
• Laboratoire d’écologie des hydrosystèmes naturels et anthropisés (41km)
• Col des Pradeaux (44km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saint-Etienne (26km)
• Vienne (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ecully (34km)
• Chaponnay (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc animalier de Courzieu (20km)
• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (24km)
• Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon (40km)

Geography and distances

Virigneux is in the eastern-center of France at 28 kilometres from Saint-Etienne, the department capital (general information: Virigneux is 383 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bellegarde-en-Forez, Chazelles-sur-Lyon, Grezieu-le-Marche, Haute-Rivoire, Maringes, Meys, Saint-Barthelemy-Lestra, Saint-Cyr-les-Vignes, Saint-Martin-Lestra, Salt-en-Donzy, Valeille and Viricelles.

This page in French: Visiter Virigneux