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What to do and see in Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Historic Sites
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. Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
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4.5 based on 1,723 reviews
A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.
Reviewed By morelqueen
I love old churches. The stained glass , astronomical clock, and the statue of Christ by the altar are all worthy of a stop on your meandering walk through Lyon.
2. Visites guidees theatralisees de Joyeuse
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
3. Le Chemin du Calvaire
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By Whatelse5 - The Netherlands, null
Our friends made us discover this pretty hike, quite easy, we discovered Megéve without snow and it was very good and so beautiful
4. Grange de Louisias
5. Cite medievale de Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By 471PeterK - Geneva, Switzerland
A market with live fowl, meats, great cheeses, vegetables and flowers. Packed with people inspecting and buying all under a superb medieval roof - the Saturday market is absolutely great and appreciated by locals and visitors. Plenty of bars too with tables outside inviting for a rest and an apero.
6. Sanctuaire de Notre Dame de La Salette
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4.5 based on 192 reviews
7. Tower of Crest
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
The tower of CREST, listed in the register of historical monuments stands proudly at the gateway to the Vercors From the terasse of this, at (52 metres, the highest Donjon of France,a striking view unfolds across the Drome valley and surrounding mountains. On the inside, the tower comes alive with its lightings, sound effects, furnshings, models and explanations recounting 900 years of history. The medieval Tower with its battlements and lord's residence recreates the life of feudal times. Between the15th and the19th centuries, the Tower served as a prison for protestants, libertines and republicans and the graffiti left on its walls evoke the prisoner's sense of rebellion, their suffering and their hopes .
Reviewed By BastianV - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We, and especially the kids loved climbing the tower and its chamber. The views on top are majestic and the castle is renovated very nicely. Really impressive and a must see if you visit the region.
8. Musee de la mine
9. Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval
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4.5 based on 1,611 reviews
Le Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval est le rêve d'un homme, piéton des postes, qui a concrétisé pierre à pierre après 33 ans de travail solitaire une œuvre unique.André Malraux en 1969 a classé le Palais Idéal : Monument historique. C'était pour lui le seul exemple en architecture de l'art Naïf.
Reviewed By beajas22
One of the most beautiful places i have ever seen on earth, it is an absolutely must see for people who believe in their dreams and to teach us a good lesson of life. An ordinary man spent all his life long doing this wonderful fairy palace in honour of his beloved family.
