Top Things to do in Rhône-Alpes
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Passerelle de l’Ebron
2. Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
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4.5 based on 11,335 reviews
Standing atop Fourvière Hill, this basilica, constructed in the late 19th century, has an ornate interior to contrast its grave exterior.
Reviewed By Moko2000
This is a very beautiful church and the mosaics and ceiling are amazing and the view over Lyon is amazing as well. You can either take the tram or walk up. Its very easy to reach from old town
3. Couvent de la Tourette
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
4. Port de Rives
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4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By mariedesjardins - Prince George, Canada
I walked the boardwalk area near the marina one evening in July while in Thonon-les-Bains. The views of the lake and mountains are spectacular. There are many restaurants lining the waterfront. I also saw swans gliding along the lake near the walkway.
5. Mur des Canuts
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4.5 based on 1,423 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
There are several areas in Lyon with huge wall paintings or murals. And they are all fantastic. We managed to see a few, although we had to walk around quite a bit. Le Mur Des Canuts is one such mural and it is painted on a huge wall. It was created in 1987. It represents a day in the life of silk workers who worked in the neighbourhood and who had taken protest action against their poor working conditions in the 1800s. Apparently the mural is updated every now and then. This is a great piece of art and is really part of the local area and its culture and traditions.
6. Traboules du Vieux Lyon
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4.5 based on 3,028 reviews
Reviewed By 386bast - Brussels, Belgium
this has to be one of the highlights of visiting this amazing city you just have to wander the Streets get lost and then start looking for the traboules and whe you find them just marvel in their beauty
7. Glacier des Bossons
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4.5 based on 420 reviews
Reviewed By tracyjarratt - West Midlands, United Kingdom
As non skiers we decided to take the gondala up to the top of the mountain to see the glacier and it was well woth it. It takes about 45 mins to get to the top. We got off at the first stop and had a drink and admired the view before getting back on the gondola and making it to the top. The views are breath taking and it is so quiet and peachful up there . We spent about half hour up there taking photos and watching the skiers before we came back down. So glad we decided to do it.
8. Gorges de l'Ardeche
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4.5 based on 2,360 reviews
Reviewed By asb1952 - Rishon Lezion, Israel
We've joined organized road tour along the Ardeche river and admired breathtaking views, clear air, canyon and cliffs, wild forest. Natural arc made by water in limestone is very impressive!
9. La Tour Saint Maurice
10. Le Fabuleux Village des Flottins
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4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By DawnQuorn - Quorn, United Kingdom
Evian is a wonderful town but even so amazing at the time of the Flottins. It is incredible to see the driftwood statues which look so full of life. It amazes me how they have been built and the imagination of the artists who have made them. You simply have to visit.
