Location: Vienne
Top Things to do in Vienne
Things to do in Vienne, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Vienne (French pronunciation: [vjɛn]) is a department in the French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It takes its name from the river Vienne.
Restaurants in Vienne
1. Theatre Romain (Antique)
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4.5 based on 338 reviews
Roman theater which seats 13,000.
Reviewed By Michael_SF6310RH - Swansea, United Kingdom
We had a greatly enjoyable cruise on the river Rhone with Riviera Travel (30th May - 6th June 2019). We had to climb a steep hill to the Roman amphitheatre. The view was panoramic from the top but it was quite a climb to the highest seats and it was even more difficult to climb back down. My wife had to cling to the fencing and jump down from seat to seat as the steps were so steep. The theatre was built in the first century AD and was one of the largest in the ancient Roman world with a capacity of 11,000 spectators – remarkable.
2. Cathedrale Saint-Maurice
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By WendyV58
We went in after lunch one day and were almost the only people there except for someone singing. The acoustics were astonishing, of course, and we had to just sit and listen. This is a contemplative and beautiful Gothic church.
3. Chapelle Notre Dame de la Salette
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By WendyV58
It is well worth the climb up to Mont Pipet, past a huge graveyard, where you will arrive at a great view (and a public washroom) and a tiny church with a fascinating story. The story of the church centres around two children and the Virgin Mary, I believe. It's quite beautiful up there. You can see the whole of Vienne and there are endless photo opportunities.
4. Temple d'Auguste et de Livie
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4.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By antmontaq - Sydney, Australia
What a monument! I'm actually staying in an apartment overlooking this temple and I feel being transported back in time! Built around 1 BC. AD and dedicated to Augustus and his wife Livia. It's not quite the traditional Roman Temple as one side is walled off (the oldest part of this structure) but stunning nonetheless with its Corinthian columns order. It's inside a lovely square about a few minutes walk to Gare de Vienne. This is a very small city but really worth exploring especially this auspicious temple in the heart of this gorgeous city of Vienne.
5. Cloitre de Saint-Andre-le-Bas
6. Jardin de Cybele
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By WendyV58
Wonderful to literally stumble upon this as we were walking the town. Great for photos (very picturesque) and for marvelling at how something so old can still be standing and accessible to us in this century.
7. Tour Des Valois
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
8. La Passerelle
9. Vienna Pyramid
10. Eglise Saint-martin
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