Region Description
This region in central France, bordering Switzerland, has long been used as a key point on trade routes with the Mediterranean and Italy, and has been an influx of culture and food. As a result, Lyon is known as the “city of gastronomy” and has many specialties. In addition, cheese dishes are famous in the area where the Duchy of Savoie was located near the Alps. It is also an area where cities such as Lyon, Vienne, and Valence developed thanks to the Rhône River, one of France’s four major rivers.
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Cities in Rhône-Alpes
①Lyon
②Oingt
③Pérouges
④Bourg-en-Bresse
⑤Annecy
⑥Chambéry
⑦Grenoble
⑧Vienne
⑨Valence
①Lyon
It is the central city of this region. Surrounded by the Rhône and Saône rivers, this city is small in size but flourishes as France’s second largest city. There are many things to see, including the city’s unique restaurant bouchon, which serves a variety of specialty dishes, and the old town, which is lined with orange and red-walled buildings. The “Festival of Lights” is held every year starting from December 8th for a few days before the city is illuminated.
[Overall rating]
★★★★★
[Time required]
9 h
②Oingt
The northwestern part of Lyon is the production area for Beaujolais Nouveau, which is famous in Japan. Oingt is a small village located on a small hill in the midst of vast nature. The buildings made of ocher stone give it a different feel from other towns.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
2 h
③Pérouges
To the northeast of Lyon is Pérouges, one of the most beautiful villages in France. The village is so small that you can walk through it all within an hour, and it still retains its medieval atmosphere, making you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. Every June, a medieval festival is held, with events taking place throughout the village.
[Overall rating]
★★★★☆
[Time required]
2 h
④Bourg-en-Bresse
Bourg en Bresse sells the highest quality chicken that is the main dish for Christmas in France. The monastery on the outskirts of town is impressive in size alone, but its roof decoration is also distinctive.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
⑤Annecy
Annecy is located on the shore of a lake on the side of the Alps. Lake Annecy boasts some of the clearest beauty in Europe and attracts many tourists in the summer. The old town is surrounded by a small river and is sometimes called Little Venice. It is famous for its cheese dishes such as cheese fondue.
[Overall rating]
★★★★★
[Time required]
4 h
⑥Chambéry
The city was once the capital of the Duchy of Savoie. The fountain shaped like a statue is the city’s most famous monument.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
⑦Grenoble
This city once hosted the Winter Olympics. Nowadays, it also has a student city aspect, including a university. Ride a ball-shaped gondola to the fortress on top of the mountain and enjoy views of the Alps and the cityscape.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
7 h
⑧Vienne
This town is located along the Rhône River, and there are many relics of ancient Rome, such as theaters and ruins, left throughout the town. The theater is famous for hosting a jazz festival every year in early summer.
[Overall rating]
★★☆☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
⑨Valence
It is also a town along the Rhône River. It is famous for not only general tourist spots such as museums and plazas, but also for its three-star restaurants.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h
Specialty in Rhône-Alpes
Lyon, the city of gastronomy, is located there, so the food in this region is richer than in other regions. You won’t be able to eat all the specialties during your short stay, such as France’s highest quality Bresse chicken, Beaujolais Nouveau, which is famous in Japan, and cheese dishes from near the Alps. The area is also characterized by the remains of ancient Roman ruins.
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