Top Things to do in Rhône-Alpes
What to do and see in Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
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. Refuge Panthera
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Parc des Oiseaux
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4.5 based on 1,440 reviews
The website gives full details of this great fun place for the family focused on birds but with lots of really good play areas
3. Espace Zoologique De Saint Martin La Plaine
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4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By 625marinette - Qatar, null
What a lovely zoo. Project based zoo, saving and rescuing animals , is located in the hills of Saint Martin la Plaine. 40 mn from Lyon by road. They host animals from lions, tigers, gorillas, a nice vivarium, and many monkeys of all varieties Wolves and bears and more. It s worth the visit, but be ready to walk the hills. You can easily spend 4 hours without noticing
4. Parc de Merlet
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4.5 based on 722 reviews
Perched at an altitude of 1,500 m above the valley of Chamonix, the Animal Park offers a breath-taking panorama of the Mont-blanc mountain range. Merlet Park invites you to immerse yourself in a vast space dedicated to animals for a leisurely hike through the forest and sunny meadows, discovering several ancient traditional mountain chalets along the way. The unusual closeness with many animals is surprising and would nearly make you forget that they actually live in the wild.
Reviewed By RoxyRox12345
i m a loyal to this place - amazing view and amazing experince being nearer to these beautiful animals- great for solo-families-children-friends
5. Parc Animalier des Gorges de l'Ardeche
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Dans un très beau parc naturel, venez faire une pause nature et découvrez des animaux de races anciennes et rares, dont le célèbre Aurochs. Au rythme de vos envies, à pied ou à poney pour les plus petits, vous pourrez profiter au mieux de la richesse du lieu autour d’un parcours ludique et pédagogique.
6. Aquarium des Tropiques
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Discover the hundreds of tropical fresh water fish in our aquarium by following the different colours and entrance doors to various parts of the world. During the visit, you will discover five workshops on fish biology. To use them, you will need to turn to the back page of this leaflet. A folder will be given to you to be guided in your visit. Free audio guide with your smartphone.
7. Zoo de Lyon
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4.0 based on 286 reviews
Located within the Parc de la Tete d'Or, Zoo Lyon is the most visited French Zoo with nearly 2.5 Million visitors a year. He invites you to discover Endangered species in and some rarely seen elsewhere.
8. Parc Animalier de la Grande-Jeanne
9. Le Domaine des Fauves
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3.5 based on 301 reviews
10. Aquarium de Lyon
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3.0 based on 579 reviews
A few raps separate Lyon from the oceans. In a unique setting in Rhône-Alpes, discover fish from all over the world, from European rivers to the Indian Ocean, from Africa to the Pacific, to African lakes. 5,000 fish, 40 aquariums for nearly 300 species from fresh and salty waters around the world. A fun and educational discovery, naturally captivating. Immerse yourself in a heavenly world where sharks meet. With 4 presentation rooms and the shark pit, embark on a breathtaking aquatic experience!
Reviewed By L9985ZRsimont - Silsden, United Kingdom
Travelling with four 18 year old students can be a little difficult, but the aquarium was a big hit with them all. The displays are lovely, with a huge range of fish from all over the world. The big hits for us was being able to touch the starfish and rays, along with the comedy antics of the the turtles and terrapins. Two hours well spent!
