Vienne
France · Auvergne-Rh�ne-AlpesFR
Subprefecture in France
Vienne is a town in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère and the Rhône. It is the fourth-largest commune in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture alongside La Tour-du-Pin. Vienne was a major centre of the Roman Empire under the Latin name Vienna.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 31,778
- Coordinates
- 45.526, 4.875
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 247 m
Overview of Vienne
Vienne belongs to Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France and has the feel of a low-key town. Records put its population near 31,778. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, wellness and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Vienne
Nature in Vienne
(3)The nature shortlist for Vienne: Caves, Desert and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Vienne is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Vienne
(3)Vienne records Ranches, Therms and Turkish Baths under wellness. All of it is drawn from Vienne's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Vienne
(2)Our data lists Adventure and Boat Rides as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Vienne.
Sports in Vienne
(2)The sports shortlist for Vienne: Biking and Hiking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Vienne is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Vienne
(1)Looking for nightlife? Vienne has Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Vienne.
Shopping in Vienne
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Vienne's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Vienne
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Vienne stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Vienne are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Vienne that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vienne known for?
- Vienne, in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France, is best known for nature, wellness and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 31,778 residents.
- What can you do in Vienne?
- Recorded activities in Vienne include Caves, Desert, Gardens, Ranches and Therms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Vienne?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Vienne stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Vienne located?
- Vienne is located in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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