The region
Around Les Granges Dorées
An ideal base to explore Beaujolais, Lyon and the surrounding area. Here are our recommendations and favourite spots.
01 — Beaujolais
The Golden Stones Beaujolais
A UNESCO World Geopark where the ochre stone of its villages blends seamlessly into endless vineyards.
- Golden Stones villages: Oingt, Châtillon, Theizé, Ternand
- Beaujolais Wine Route
- Châteaux: Bagnols, La Chaize, Montmelas
- Beaujolais Nouveau — November
- Hiking & cycling through the vineyards
- Local markets and producers' cellars
02 — Val de Saône & Dombes
Between lakes and rivers
The Dombes and its thousand ponds — a paradise for migratory birds — just 20 minutes from Les Granges Dorées.
- Villars-les-Dombes Bird Park
- Dombes ponds — fishing, wildlife watching
- Trévoux and its historic market halls
- Villefranche-sur-Saône and its market
- Walks along the Saône river
- Gastronomy: frogs, carp, Bresse poultry
03 — Lyon
Lyon, 30 minutes away
World gastronomy capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site — 30 minutes from Les Granges Dorées via the A6.
- Vieux-Lyon: traboules, Renaissance architecture, Saint-Jean Cathedral
- Fourvière hill and basilica
- Bouchons lyonnais and Paul Bocuse markets
- Musée des Confluences
- Rhône and Saône riverbanks
- Festival of Lights — December
04 — Activities
Nearby activities
Outdoors, gastronomy, culture — the region packs a diversity of experiences within easy driving distance.
- Vineyard cycling route (ViaRhôna)
- Rock climbing — Solutré, Vergisson
- GR hiking trails and wine paths
- Canoeing on the Saône
- Wine tastings with local producers
- Lyon-Chassieu Golf Club (25 min)
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