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The Rhone Valley is known for its many tourist sites. Surrounded by hills, it is made up of many vineyards, picturesque little villages, historical sites, lavender fields, … and much more.
The city of Vienne is a central point for visiting the Rhone Valley. Located 26 km south of Lyon, it is known for its vestiges of Gallo-Roman history.
In antiquity, Vienne was the capital of the Gallic Allobroges tribe before losing the battle to the Romans. A city with a past rich in history which contributes to its current notoriety. Besides its history, Vienna is also known for its exceptional food and wine.
Discover in our blog article the best activities to do in the Rhône Valley.
The village of Condrieu
The village of Condrieu is located 13km from Vienne in the heart of the Pilat regional natural park. Find in the village of Condrieu vestiges of medieval history as well as many local products: AOP cheeses, wines.
In a wild and protected nature, enjoy this landscape on foot or by bike. Many activities are offered around the village: visits to the vineyards, tasting of local products, segway rides, exhibitions, nautical base… or even hiking.
https://gyropodescondrieu.fr/
https://www.vins-rhone.com/vignobles/appellations/condrieu
https://www.wampark.fr/lyon-condrieu/
The archaeological site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal
At the heart of a 4-hectare natural park, the archaeological site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal with its museum is one of the largest spaces devoted to Gallo-Roman civilization in France. Collecting more than 2000 years of history, dive into the heart of the city of Vienna, one of the richest in Roman Gaul.
The Gallo-Roman museum and sites of Saint-Romain-en-Gal is divided into 4 spaces: the history of ancient Vienne, the economy and crafts, mosaics and the daily life of the Roman house. The museum also hosts multiple temporary exhibitions, musical or even exceptional events such as the best known: the Gallo-Roman days (June), the vinalia (the Roman grape harvest, last weekend of September).
https://musee-site.rhone.fr/
Wine tours
The Rhône Valley is the second largest AOC (Protected Designation of Origin) vineyard with nearly 6,000 farms spread over 77,175 hectares of vines. It extends on both sides of the Rhône, from Vienne to Avignon.
Wines and vineyards have been present for 2000 years in the Rhône Valley. The vines planted in this valley produce wines renowned for their quality and their variety of tastes which ensures them a perfect match with all cuisines and in particular Provençal cuisine.
Wine lovers or novices, numerous oenological excursions are available. available around Vienne and throughout the Rhône Valley.
In Vienne, enjoy a glass of Condrieu white wine or Côte-Rôtie red wine grown south of the city.
https://www.vinsdevienne.com/
https://www.eymin-tichoux.fr/
The Viarhôna between Saint-Romain-en-Gal and Sablons
The Viarhôna between Saint-Romain-en-Gal and Sablons is ideal for cycling on a pleasant day to discover the wonderful landscapes that border the Rhône between Vienne and Sablons: hills, villages, hills, etc.
This long route of 33 km is on a stretch of mainly flat road with few shared lanes. Departing from Vienne, you follow the Rhône towards the south and discover a panoramic view of the city of Vienne, the natural reserve of the Ile du Beurre, the hillsides of vineyards and local producers, … and with a little luck you may even come across a few beavers.
Get closer to nature, enjoy a moment of tranquility in a green landscape of hills and vineyards.
https://www.viarhona.com/itineraire/ 11-viarhona-de-saint-romain-en-gal-vienne-in-sablons
Old Lyon
In the past, old Lyon was a fairground town where merchants traveled to do business. Between French and Italian culture, find in the old quarter of Lyon buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries that housed wealthy families of bankers and other Italian merchants. Between these buildings with worked facades hide many small alleys passing through courtyards in which you will discover charming Renaissance architecture.
While strolling in old Lyon, visit the Saint-Jean cathedral, also called Primatiale St-Jean, built between 1175 and 1491 in a Gothic and Romanesque style.
With its 2000 years of history, old Lyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
https://www.lyon-france.com/je-discover-lyon/sites-et- monuments/Renaissance/the-old-lyon-district
An ancient Gallo-Roman city, Vienne in Isère is full of treasures
30 km south of Lyon (Rhône), the city of Vienne, in Isère, is an ancient Gallo-Roman city. Like today, it had a population of 30,000 at the time. Vienne was the capital of a commercial province open to trade thanks to the river, the Rhône. Traces of this history dating back 2,000 years remain in the town centre, such as the temple dedicated to Emperor Augustus, the ancient theatre, the forum of Cybèle, the Saint André le Bas cloister, the Saint-Maurice cathedral. These are rare remains to have been so well preserved.
https://www.isere-tourisme.com/secrets-de-vienne
https://www.vienne-condrieu.com/
https://vienne.fr/nos-services/culture/les-musees/
Exceptional gastronomy
For the most gourmet, the Rhône Valley and the Viennese region are at the crossroads between the gourmet specialties of Isère, the wild flavors of the Monts du Pilat and the colorful dishes of the South. This is a land of good taste, whose gastronomic history dates back to the Gallo-Roman era.
On the 2 banks of the river, many varied restaurants will delight your taste buds because the choice is wide: gourmet cuisine, local products, Armenian specialties, slow food and organic restaurant, bistronomy, combination of herbs and spices… all accompanied by sensational wines to discover as a couple or with families.
The Rhône Valley still offers many tourist activities to discover the region: the Aqualone aquatic center, hikes in the Pilat, boat cruises on the Rhône,…
Revigora, located on the hills of Vienne, offers you furnished studios and apartments for long and short term rental to discover the Rhône Valley.
