48 days in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes Itinerary
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Start: Denver
Fly to Paris CDG, Train to Lyon
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Lyon
— 6 nights
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Grenoble
— 6 nights
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Annecy
— 6 nights
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Saint-Etienne
— 6 nights
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Bourg-en-Bresse
— 7 nights
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Valence
— 5 nights
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Chambery
— 5 nights
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Privas
— 5 nights
Drive to Grenoble-Isère Airport, Fly to Denver
End: Denver
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Lyon — 6 nights
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Culinary Capital of France
Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.Get out of town with these interesting Lyon side-trips: Beaune (Place de la Halle, Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, make a trip to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon.
To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Lyon trip planner.
Denver, USA to Lyon is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and train. Traveling from Denver to Lyon, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in June, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Grenoble.
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Grenoble — 6 nights
Capital of the Alps
At the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère (the lion and the serpent), Grenoble offers you tons of winter and summer activities to keep the entire family busy, like hiking, climbing, skiing, and snowboarding, as well as swimming in clean mountain lakes.Explore Grenoble's surroundings by going to Serre-Poncon Aventure (in Chorges), Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors (in Lans-en-Vercors) and Ruines du Fort de Reallon (in Reallon). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get engrossed in the history at Musee Dauphinois, make a trip to Le Pont du Chatelet, and steep yourself in history at Horloge Solaire.
To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Grenoble trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Lyon to Grenoble takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lyon in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Grenoble, with lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Annecy.
Side Trips
Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors, Jardin Botanique Alpin du Lautaret, Serre-Poncon Aventure, Ruines du Fort de Reallon, Domaine de Vizille
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Annecy — 6 nights
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Venice of the Alps
The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.Get out of town with these interesting Annecy side-trips: Les Jardins de Lornay (in Lornay), Musee de la Boissellerie (in Bois d'Amont) and Lac Leman (in Evian-les-Bains). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Annecy, stroll through Voie Verte du Lac d'Annecy, don't miss a visit to La Vieille Ville, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at La Tournette.
To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Annecy trip planning website.
You can drive from Grenoble to Annecy in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Annecy can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Saint-Etienne.
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Saint-Etienne — 6 nights
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Situated in the Massif Central, Saint-Étienne is a bustling capital of the Loire department with diverse activities and attractions, such as natural gorges, cultural events, cathedrals, historical sites, museums, and restaurants.Explore Saint-Etienne's surroundings by going to Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe (in Aiguilhe), Vallee des Rouets (in Thiers City) and Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dome Volcano & L'Aventure Michelin). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of L'hotel des Ingenieurs, admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, go deep underground at Musee de la mine, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Francois Régis.
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Drive from Annecy to Saint-Etienne in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Saint-Etienne are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bourg-en-Bresse.
Side Trips
Clermont-Ferrand, Le Puy-en-Velay, Saint Francois Régis, Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, Orgues Basaltiques
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Bourg-en-Bresse — 7 nights
Bourg-en-Bresse is a commune in eastern France, capital of the Ain department, and the capital of the ancient province of Bresse (Arpitan: Brêsse). Get out of town with these interesting Bourg-en-Bresse side-trips: Cascades du Hérisson (in Menetrux-en-Joux), Climbing Tours (in Saint-Claude) and La Roche de Solutre (in Solutre-Pouilly). There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Monastere Royal de Brou, hike along Les Pertes de le Valserine, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle de Romay, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Bourg-en-Bresse road trip tool.
Traveling by car from Saint-Etienne to Bourg-en-Bresse takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Bourg-en-Bresse sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Valence.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Bourg-en-Bresse road trip tool.
Traveling by car from Saint-Etienne to Bourg-en-Bresse takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Bourg-en-Bresse sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Valence.
Side Trips
Paray Le Monial, Cascades du Hérisson, Room Escape Games, Pont-canal de Digoin, Eglise Sainte-Marie de Saint-Hymetiere
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Valence — 5 nights
Explore Valence's surroundings by going to Escale Aventure (in Saint-Montan), L'Essentiel De Lavande (in La Begude-de-Mazenc) and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives).
To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Valence trip tool.
You can drive from Bourg-en-Bresse to Valence in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Bourg-en-Bresse in July, expect nights in Valence to be about the same, around 64°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 87°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Chambery.
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To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Valence trip tool.
You can drive from Bourg-en-Bresse to Valence in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Bourg-en-Bresse in July, expect nights in Valence to be about the same, around 64°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 87°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Chambery.
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Chambery — 5 nights
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Chambéry is a city in the department of Savoie, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It is the capital of the department and has been the historical capital of the Savoy region since the 13th century, when Amadeus V, Count of Savoy, made the city his seat of power.Together with other Alpine towns Chambéry engages in the Alpine Town of the Year Association for the implementation of the Alpine Convention to achieve sustainable development in the Alpine Arc. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chambery: Briancon (Bureau Montagne Briancon, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more), Fort des Gondrans (in Montgenevre) and Col d'Izoard (in Cervieres). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Notre Dame du Rosaire, pause for some serene contemplation at Chambéry Cathedral, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and delve into the distant past at Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Myans.
For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Chambery trip planning tool.
Drive from Valence to Chambery in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Chambery are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Privas.
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For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Chambery trip planning tool.
Drive from Valence to Chambery in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Chambery are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Privas.
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Privas — 5 nights
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Privas is a commune of France, capital of the Ardèche department. Venture out of the city with trips to Offroad Aventure 07 (in Lanas), Base Canyon de la Besorgues (in Labastide-sur-Besorgues) and La Passerelle Himalayenne (Le Vieux Pont) (in Rochemaure). And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Mt Ventoux, get a new perspective on nature at Le Museum de l’Ardeche, play a few rounds at Golf du Domaine de Barres, and look for all kinds of wild species at Reserve Bisons d'Europe.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Privas online tour itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chambery to Privas. Traveling from Chambery in August, expect nights in Privas to be about the same, around 63°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 87°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Privas online tour itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chambery to Privas. Traveling from Chambery in August, expect nights in Privas to be about the same, around 63°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 87°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
Side Trips
Sainte-Enimie, Domaine des Escaravailles, Le Museum de l’Ardeche, Offroad Aventure 07, Reserve Bisons d'Europe
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Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes travel guide
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes. The new region came into effect on 1 January 2016, after the regional elections in December 2015.The region covers an area of more than 69711km2, making it the third largest in metropolitan France, with a population of 7,695,264, second only to Île-de-France.ToponymyThe text of the territorial reform law gives interim names for most of the merged regions, combining the names of their constituent regions separated by hyphens. Permanent names would be proposed by the new regional councils and confirmed by the Conseil d'État by 1 October 2016.The interim name of the new administrative region was a hyphenated placename, composed of the historic region of Auvergne, the river Rhône, and the French Alps. The same name has been chosen as the definitive name, which was officialized by the Conseil d'État on 28 September 2016.GeographyThe region borders Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur to the south, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté to the north, Nouvelle-Aquitaine to the west, Switzerland (Cantons of Geneva, Valais and Vaud) and Italy (Aosta Valley and Piedmont) to the northeast and east.
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