Saint-Chamond to Lyon: 3 Stops on a 38.8 km Road Route
Travel 38.8 km through South of France, starting with a welcome to the region, then exploring Lyon, a historic city with 2,000 years of heritage, and visiting the iconic Palais de la Bourse. This 86-minute route showcases the cultural and architectural richness of southeastern France.
- Distance
- 38.8 km
- Duration
- 7 h 46 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Welcome to South of France
- End
- Palais de la Bourse
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Welcome to South of France
- Lyon — Historic City of 2000 Years — UNESCO World Heritage site with Vieux Lyon old town featuring narrow cobbled Renaissance streets and two impressive Roman amphitheaters
- Palais de la Bourse — France's largest public square, impressive architectural landmark in historic Bordeaux
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- The French Riviera enjoys about 300 days of sun per year with mild winters and warm summers, making it ideal for year-round visits but especially good for outdoor activities.
- Transport
- Bordeaux features an ultramodern public transportation network that makes it easier for visitors to navigate historic streets and explore attractions.
- Tip
- Walk or cycle the Promenade des Anglais, a 4-mile palm tree-lined stretch along the Mediterranean with stunning coastal views.
- Tip
- Hike up Castle Hill for panoramic views encompassing the azure waters, cityscape, and distant mountains.
- Food
- Visit the famous flower market in Nice's Old Town and enjoy local Provençal cuisine at lively brasseries in the quaint narrow streets.
- Tip
- Explore Palais Longchamp, completed in 1869, which houses the Natural History Museum and Fine Arts Museum surrounded by landscaped gardens.
- Tip
- Visit Château d'If, famously featured in Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo, nestled in Marseille's picturesque bay.
- Timing
- Visit Provence in autumn for vineyard wine tastings with golden-hued landscapes, or in spring for blooming wildflowers and milder temperatures.
- Tip
- Explore Vieux Lyon (Old Town) with its narrow cobbled streets and beautifully preserved Renaissance buildings, plus two Roman amphitheaters used for modern events.
- Tip
- Approximately 3 million travelers visit Cannes annually. The town's International Film Festival is a major event drawing filmmakers and celebrities worldwide.
- Tip
- In Chamonix, understand ski trail markers: green circle denotes easier trails, black diamond indicates more difficult terrain for advanced skiers.
- Tip
- Explore Èze for enchanting cobblestone streets with vibrant hot pink bougainvillea, local perfumeries, and galleries—offering a quieter alternative to nearby celebrity hotspots.
Video on this route
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