For them, vacation means discovery and freedom. Now all you need to do is plan your tourist program around Lyon. To help you discover Lyon and the surrounding environment, the Baroll campsite has prepared a guide with the most important places around Lyon.
What can you visit around Lyon: discover the city and the environment
Before taking the area to discover the area, start your exploration in Lyon, a city that is at the top of the list when you wonder what you can visit around Lyon. Known as the «city of lights», Lyon offers a rich historical and cultural heritage in every road corner. One of the best known reference points you should certainly see is undoubtedly the Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, which is on the throne on the city. This historical monument takes you to the past of Lyon and at the same time offers an extraordinary panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
Continue your discovery by walking through the Vieux-Lyon, which is known for its traboule and its picturesque roads that reflect Lyon’s historical architecture. A visit to the Parc de la Tête d’Or is a must for nature lovers. The 105 hectare park is the largest city park in France and ideal for a break in nature with a lake, gardens, playing fields, picnic areas and even a free zoo.
In case of bad weather there are a variety of museums in Lyon that must be discovered. The most important are:
- The Musée des Confluences, which is dedicated to history and natural sciences;
- Musée Cinéma et miniatura that will inspire fans of cinema;
- The Musée of Art Contemporain de Lyon, for lovers of modern art;
- The Musée Lumière, who tells the story of the film;
- The Musée de l’Imprimerie de Lyon, for those interested in history and technology.
For an unforgettable evening, you should definitely walk along the banks of the Rhone and the Saône, where you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of the ship’s bars that are perfect for a night excursion.
Discover the Rhône district
If you want to travel beyond the city, there is a lot to discover around Lyon in the Rhône department.
Start your adventure with a trip to the Pilat Regional Nature Park, which is located near Lyon. This natural park is a real jewel for outdoor lovers and offers numerous hiking paths and spectacular points of view on the region. In summer or winter, it is a perfect goal for those who want to discover something around Lyon and want to enjoy nature and vastness.
Put your trip around Lyon with a stop in Chaponost. This village is famous for the aqueduct buyer, an impressive relic of Roman civilization that will inspire those interested in history.
For a more peaceful experience, take a stop in Belville-en-Beaujolais and let yourself be enchanted by the abbey Notre-Dame de Belville. This XII century Catholic Church is surrounded by a green landscape and offers a peaceful atmosphere to immerse yourself in the religious history of the region.
In conclusion, if you appreciate the wine and the beautiful landscapes, you should continue your discovery around Lyon in Pays du Beaujolais. This region in the North -Ast of the Department is known for its vineyards, fascinating villages and numerous activities. It is the ideal place to combine cultural discoveries with culinary delights.
Discover the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes around Lyon
And if you want to discover even more landscapes, let’s take a look at the unforgettable places in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Visit the Départment de l’Ain
Start your discovery of Ain with the city of Bourg-en-Bresse. There you can admire in particular the monastery Royal Brou, which is the rich of architectural details in the sixteenth century Gothic style. They can also discover buildings from the Renaissance and from the 16th century that allow them to travel in the past.
Then stop in Pérougs. This village is one of the most beautiful in France and hosts a medieval city that reflects the talent of past times.
Ends your discovery of the IND with the du Bugey route, a beautiful tourist way that leads through landscapes, combines architecture, cultural heritage and nature. This path allows you to explore small typical villages, historical sites and breathtaking views – ideal for those who are looking for alternatives what you can visit around Lyon away from the leaked routes.
Explore the Department of Sie Das the Allier
Make your trip to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and stop at the Department of the Alier.
Enjoy the landscapes in the shape of medieval fortresses, old castles and castles. If you want to experience it up close, you can visit you, including the Château des Ducs de Bourbon, the fortress of Hérison, the Château de Montaigu-le-Blin and the fortress of Billy.
It also uses the opportunity for excursions in the different cities of the department. We recommend Montluçon for a medieval and festive city and you should visit Moulin for a city of art and history. Do not forget Vichy, the famous «queen of the spa».
After all, The Allier also offers some extraordinary Mirins such as The Ball Watch of Lavoine Watch, the «Maison Couuleur du Temps» or the Street Art City.
Take a journey to the ardèche
In the Department of Ardèche you can visit the Forêt de Païolive, also known as the «Failure Forest». Here you can discover limestone figures such as the elephant sculpture or the rocks of the bear and the lion.
And how could you mention the Ardèche without appointing the famous Gorges de l’Ardèche? These gorges consist of 32 kilometers of canyon and offer splendid landscapes and the opportunity to visit several caves, including Grotte de la Madeleine and Grotto de Saint-Marcel.
Visit the Du Cantal department
Start your discovery of the Department with Cantal Vulkan and the top of Puy Mary, then Guide to Chaees Aigues to experiment with the hottest sources in Europe.
Take an excursion in the medieval village of Salento, in the historic center of Aurillac, the village and the Tournemire castle and the city of Saint-Flour.
Visit also the Viaduc de Garabit, which was built by the Gustave Eiffel-Gesellschaft. We recommend in particular to experience it when dark and admiring the enlightened viaduct.
Discover the Drôme
Your trip to the Drôme Department could start in the South, in the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Archieçal. This park offers unique panoramas that combine huge lavender fields and olive trees.
Continue your discovery and visit the Palais Idéal du Factor Cheval. Built without architectural rules, this attraction will fascinate you with your unusual beauty and history.
Before leaving the department, you should stop in the charming city of Montélimar, which is known for your Nougat.
Excursion in the isère
The ISère department offers numerous paths with spectacular landscapes and a variety of excursions with breathtaking views. It is also possible to enjoy many panoramas.
You can discover the four famous huge mountains around Grenoble:
- The Vercori with his excursions;
- Life with its lakes;
- Beautiful with its different altitudes;
- Chartreuse invites you to visit the famous Monastère de la Grande Chartreuse, a place of calm that is located in the middle of the mountains.
Numerous cultural and sporting activities are offered in each of the four maximums. In winter there are excursions and skis with snowshoes, in the summer you may prefer climbing and canyoning.
Also enjoy the breathtaking view of the city of Grenoble from the point of view of Fort de la Bastille.
And if you want to take a break from cultural activities, you can stop in the Walibi amusement park.
Visit Loira and Love-Loire
Start your discovery with the city of Saint-Étienne and your Museum of Modern Art.
So you can visit the Loire of Gorges de la and the Lac de Grangent, where a wild and green nature can expect.
We recommend a stop in the city of Roanne to discover culinary culture.
Discover the Savoie and Haute-Savoie
In this region you can explore the National Parc of La Vanoise with its rich and well -preserved flora and fauna.
However, if you are looking for a relaxation, you can relax in Aix-les-Bains, Thonon-Les-Bains, évian-les-Bains and Yvoire and enjoy the hot sources, as well as lakes such as Lac du Bourget and Lac Léman.
A visit to the famous Lc d’Anecy, its parks and floral roads is also highly recommended.
After all, you can visit the Du Mont-Blanc massif and its ski stations, which offer breathtaking landscapes both in summer and in winter.
Where to stay to visit Lyon and the cities around Lyon?
To enjoy the numerous activities and the beautiful landscapes around Lyon at most, it is also important to plan deserving breaks. What could be more suitable for a campsite near Lyon?
The Baroll campsite, which is open all year round, is the ideal place to discover Lyon and its surroundings both in winter and in the summer. This campsite offers parking with water and electric connections and free WiFi during your stay, which guarantees you optimal comfort after a day full of explorations around Lyon.
The campsite is located in Saint-Geni-Laval and offers a strategic position that not only allows you to visit the city of Lyon, but also to explore the surrounding environment. After a day when you discovered the ISère department or the Drôme, you can return to the campsite every evening to relax and prepare for a new day full of discoveries around Lyon.