Top Things to do in Rhône-Alpes
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
From the rare truffles of the Drôme to the vineyards of Beaujolais, the Rhone-Alps reveal the treasures of French cuisine. Gastronomic pleasures are complemented by the lush countryside, filled with fields of lavender. UNESCO-designated Lyon has first-century Roman ruins and the 19th-century Basilica of Fourvière. Forts and castles dot the landscape around Grenoble. Work off excess calories on the slopes of Chamonix and Megève. Visit during fall to take advantage of the grape harvest and many festivals.
Restaurants in Rhone-Alpes
1. La Tournette
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5.0 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By jurmas - The Hague, The Netherlands
We parked the car at the beginning of the trail. It is possible to drive to the restaurant le Chalet de l’Aulp where the trail begins. You have to be in good condition if you take the steep route. When you reach the shepherds shelter, the route will split left and to the right. We went left. It was a steep climb at 2/3 of this route but manageable if you are in shape and are a experienced hiker. Bring water, food and wear hiking boots or shoes with a good grip cause you’ll need it. It took 2,5/3 hours to get to the top en less than 2 to get down. We celebrated with a gigantic lunch at the restaurant Le Chalet de l’Aulp. 2x 3-course lunch with 2 cokes and 2 beers. Paid around €50. Highly recommend it!
2. Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors
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5.0 based on 507 reviews
Reviewed By Casamona-Real-Estate - Tromso, Norway
take the local bus for 5 euros and you get to the village Lans En Vercors . and here you can walk for hours- Also there is a restaurant after around 1 hours walk- Here we did lunch! Ask the tourist info in the village
3. Les Barons Perches
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5.0 based on 192 reviews
4. Reserve Naturelle
5. Natural History Museum of The Ardeche
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5.0 based on 288 reviews
Immerse yourself in the origins of Ardèche and rule the mysteries of Life ! A spectacular adventure in the universe of fossils turning the clock back.
Reviewed By cloclolulu2 - Dudelange, Luxembourg
This museum has opened recently, and is a great activity for kids aged 6+. The guided tour we had through the museum was led by an enthusiastic and sympathetic guide. The explanations were interesting, and some simple illustrations are understandable by kids. The exhibition is spectacular as you can see fossils from different ages and origins. For kids you can add two more activities: a molding of a claw or a tooth of a dinosaur, and excavation of fossils and stones. In addition kids will enjoy replicas of dinosaur's skeletons, like T-rex Stan. The museum is air-conditioned, which can be an additional argument for hot days, and it has a small outside bar. Prices are very reasonable, a parking is just close to the museum. A truly recommendable hidden gem!
6. Le Lac Vert
7. Musee Faure
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4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By Marion_08_42 - Chambery, France
A wonderful experience to have when you come to this charming city. The museum propose a good collection of impressionist paintings and also some Rodin sculptures. The entry fee is cheap, so it's a plus, definitely. If you like art, you should make the detour !
8. Les Gorges du Fier
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4.5 based on 1,616 reviews
Reviewed By louiselovestotravel - Gold Coast, Australia
Les Gorges du Fier is definitely worth a visit - it's beautiful to walk through. We were there towards the end of August and went early in the morning which I would recommend to avoid the heat of the day. It's also better to go earlier to avoid the crowds, whilst not huge, there are parts of the walk where it's single person due to rocks poking out onto the walkway. As far as getting there, we organised a taxi from the tourist centre in Annecy which cost about 30 euros - not cheap, but the public transport is complicated to get there otherwise. And the restrooms are dodgy, to say the least. But aside from that, totally worth the visit, I'm so glad we did it!!
9. Couvent de la Tourette
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
10. Reserve Naturelle du Bout du Lac
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4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Richard_Heaps - Broadstairs, United Kingdom
Nice circular walk around the nature reserve, very peaceful and scenic. Apparently there are beavers but we didn’t see them, did see lots of lizards though. Stone viewing tower at lakeside gives a nice view of lake.
