Vaulx-en-Velin, Lyon

Name: Vaulx-en-Velin
Address: Lyon, France

#152 among attractions in Lyon

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Vaulx-en-Velin is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is the third-largest suburb of the city of Lyon, and is located to its northeast, on the river Rhône. ()

Alternative names: Area: 8.09 mi²Coordinates: 45°46'42"N, 4°55'14"E

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Vaulx en Velin (Centre Est)Lyon France

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Vaulx-en-Velin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon Zoo, Jardin botanique de Lyon, Mini World Lyon.

3 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon
77 min walk • Parc Olympique Lyonnais, also known as Groupama Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a state-of-the-art sports venue situated in the city of Lyon, France. Inaugurated in January 2016, this modern arena serves as the home ground for the Olympique Lyonnais football club...
3.1 miW
Zoo
Lyon Zoo, Lyon
79 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Lyon Zoo stands as a cherished natural retreat within the expansive Parc de la Tête d'Or. This modest yet captivating zoo offers a glimpse into the world of wildlife, providing visitors with the opportunity to marvel at a...
3.1 miW
Greenhouses with a diversity of plants
Jardin botanique de Lyon, Lyon
79 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, the Jardin botanique de Lyon is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. This botanical garden, one of France's most notable, spans over 8 hectares and is a part of the Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon's largest park.
0.9 miS
Amusement park
Mini World Lyon, Décines-Charpieu
25 min walk • Mini World Lyon is an animated miniature park of 4,500 square metres in the leisure center of Carré de Soie in Vaulx-en-Velin, a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon, in France. This park has been open since June 30, 2016. It is to date the largest amusement park of its kind in France.
2.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre National Populaire, Villeurbanne
56 min walk • The Théâtre national populaire is a theatre now at Villeurbanne, France. It was founded in 1920 by Firmin Gémier in Paris. Today, the TNP has a company of ten resident actors and the building is currently being completely renovated.
2.3 miW
Park, Nature and wildlife
Parc de la Feyssine, Villeurbanne
58 min walk • Le Parc de la Feyssine is a park in Lyon, France. Situated between the Rhone river and the college campus of La Doua in Villeurbanne and to the north of Lyon, Parc de la Feyssine was created on former marshlands to serve as a passage from Parc de la Tête d'or to the Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage.
2.8 miW
Synagogue
Synagogue Keren Or, Lyon
71 min walk • Keren Or Synagogue is a Reform Jewish Synagogue which serves as the synagogue for the Liberal Jewish Community of Lyon. It is located at 15 Rue Jules Vallès in Villeurbanne.
1.5 miW
Mosque
Uthman Mosque, Villeurbanne
39 min walk • Uthman Mosque is a mosque for Muslims of all traditions and ethnic groups inaugurated on 1 April 2006 in Villeurbanne, France, near Lyon.
2.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Le Transbordeur, Villeurbanne
75 min walk • Le Transbordeur is a 1,800-seat concert hall located in Villeurbanne, France. It was inaugurated in 1989. Notable past performers include Lorde, Tool, Blue Öyster Cult, Robert Plant, Megadeth, Motörhead, Porcupine Tree, Lenny Kravitz, Simple Minds, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Boy George.
3.2 miW
Park
Parc Saint-Clair, Lyon
81 min walk • Parc Saint-Clair is a public greenspace in the quarter of Saint-Clair in the commune Caluire-et-Cuire near Lyon. The park has an area of 4 hectares, is bordered by the Rhône to the south and the Boulevard périphérique de Lyon to the north and east.
3.1 miS
Area
Bron, Lyon
80 min walk • Bron is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, eastern France.