last edited May 4, 2020
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Among the interesting sites to see around Lyon:

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
The remains of a fortified castle, an old covered market, an 18th-century hospice, and half-timbered houses.
The remains of a fortified castle, an old covered market, an 18th-century hospice, and half-timbered houses.

Crémieu
East of Lyon, Crémieu has retained part of its medieval character with its castle, covered market, narrow streets, and old houses.
East of Lyon, Crémieu has retained part of its medieval character with its castle, covered market, narrow streets, and old houses.

Pilat Regional Nature Park
One of the oldest French parks, straddling the Loire and Rhône departments. Visitors come year-round to enjoy outdoor sports, including hiking and alpine or cross-country skiing in the "Haut Pilat Nordic Area" (42).
One of the oldest French parks, straddling the Loire and Rhône departments. Visitors come year-round to enjoy outdoor sports, including hiking and alpine or cross-country skiing in the "Haut Pilat Nordic Area" (42).

Pérouges
It's a beautiful medieval town ranked among the most beautiful villages of France. Its well-preserved architecture makes it a highly visited place.
It's a beautiful medieval town ranked among the most beautiful villages of France. Its well-preserved architecture makes it a highly visited place.

Solutré Rock
Near Mâcon, this nearly 500 m cliff, which first held prehistoric significance, has also become a more or less popular hiking spot over time.
Near Mâcon, this nearly 500 m cliff, which first held prehistoric significance, has also become a more or less popular hiking spot over time.


Val d'Oingt
The medieval village of Oingt, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," is the main attraction of this new locality created in 2017.
The medieval village of Oingt, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," is the main attraction of this new locality created in 2017.