Sights in Rhône-Alpes

Churches in Lyon

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This neoclassical church dedicated to St. Pothin. Pothin was the first bishop of Lyon and Gala, was killed by the Romans during th

Historical Monuments in Grignan

Beffroi

This object is the gate tower of Tricot, and is also called belfry. It was raised up in 1600 in order to place there the city's fi

Historical Monuments in Grignan

Fountain Sévigné

This fountain is located in the historic heart of Grignan and represents the Marquise de Sevigne. Its in the clock of the old squa

Churches in Lyon

Saint Georges Church

A beautiful place, little known because of the "competition" from the Cathedral of San Juan. It is located on the banks of the Saô

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Le Mur des Canuts

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All repainted in 2013, full of trees and flowers now, a beauty!!

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Royal Abbey

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Until 1792, this beautiful historic building of the royal abbey belonged to the Ladies of St. Peter. The abbey was built in the se

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Croix Rousse Area

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Historical Monuments in Lyon

Rhone Children

This historical monument is dedicated to the "children of the Rhone". The Rhone, besides being a river, is a department of France,

Historical Monuments in Grignan

Public Laundry

The Lavoir is where people in Grignan village wash their clothes publicly. This was built quite late, in 1840, which explains then

Historical Monuments in Grignan

Walls of Grignan

The Grignan defensive wall is located in the beautiful provencal village in the Drome region. This area is notable for its Renaiss

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Tower Randonne

The Randonne Tower is the point of interest that dominates the medieval town of Nyons, in the southern department of Drome. It's f

Historical Monuments in Lyon

The Guillottiere Bridge

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Offering the only means of travelling to the eastern party of the city, the Bridge Guillotière was constructed during the Middle A

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Forts Neighborhood

This district of the old part of Nyons was built around the late thirteenth century near the Petits Grands Forts and Forts streets

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Place Des Arcades

The square of Dr. Bourdongle - but residents call it Des Arcades square, because of the arches. This site is a historical monument

Churches in Nyons

Saint Vincent Church

The church of San Vicente de Nyons is located inside the medieval town center of the city. It is a very important and historic mon

Bus Stations in Valence

Valence Bus Station

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Pole Bus is the main bus station in Valence. It is located near the Place Leclerc, five minutes walk from the old town. All lines

Historical Monuments in Valence

Fontaine Monumentale

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You can find the monumental fountain on Bancel Boulevard in the center of Valence. The architect Poitoux designed and built it in

Historical Monuments in Valence

Place de la Pierre

Place de la Pierre is a small square in the historic center of Valence. It is charming with ancient trees giving shade. You can ha