Rhone places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Rhone department of Rhone-Alpes. See also our Rhone travel guide
Anse
The quiet town of Anse retains some Roman remains that hint at its importance 2000 years ago See guide
Bagnols
Bagnols village with a castle is one of the pretty villages to explore in the Beaujolais region See guide
Belleville
Not an important tourist town, Belleville does have a couple of sites of interest if you are nearby See guide
Eveux
Eveux, in the Rhone, is visited for the La Tourette Monastery designed by Le Corbusier See guide
Lyon
Lyon has all the impressive buildings and monuments, museums, shops and restaurants that you would expect from one of the most important towns in France. See guide
Lyon Old Town
In Vieux Lyon there are numerous impressive townhouses of the 16th century, a cathedral, and picturesque paved streets to explore See guide
Lyon Presqu'ile
The Presqu'ile region of Lyon is characterised by 19th century architecture and upmarket shops See guide
Oingt
Completely renovated in recent years, Oingt is one of the prettiest villages in the Beaujolais wine region See guide
Theize
The quiet village of Theizé makes a pleasant detour when exploring the Beaujolais wine region See guideFor more information see the Rhone guide
Market towns & days in Rhone
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Amplepuis: Tuesday
Anse: Friday
Beaujeu: Wednesday
Belleville: Tuesday
Brignais: Saturday
Bron: Tuesday & Saturday & Monday & Friday
Caluire-et-Cuire: Thursday & Saturday
Chaponost: Sunday
Chassieu: Wednesday & Saturday
Chazay-d'Azergues: Thursday & Thursday
Condrieu: Friday
Condrieu: Monday (high season only)
Cours-la-Ville: Wednesday & Saturday & Monday
Craponne: Wednesday & Saturday
Decines-Charpieu: Tuesday & Sunday & Friday
Ecully: Thursday & Saturday
Feyzin: Sunday
Genas: Sunday
Givors: Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday
La Mulatiere: Tuesday & Friday
Le Bois-d'Oingt: Tuesday
Lyon: every day except Monday
Meyzieu: Wednesday & Saturday
Mornant: Friday
Neuville-sur-Saone: Friday
Oullins: Tuesday & Thursday
Pierre-Benite: Wednesday & Sunday
Rillieux-la-Pape: Wednesday & Sunday & Friday
Sain-Bel: Saturday
Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure: Thursday
Saint-Fons: Tuesday & Saturday
Tourist attractions to visit in Rhone
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon
Parc animalier de Courzieu
Parc de la Tête d'Or
4* Towns in Bloom
Chaponnay
Ecully
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Lyon: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Parc de Gerland
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Parc du château de Laye
Religious Monuments
Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainey (Lyon)
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon)
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Oingt: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Historic Lyon: See tourist guide
Aquarium
Aquarium de Lyon