Balade à Trévoux dans la rue casse-cou
Daniel Gillet
La ville médiévale de Trévoux
Daniel Gillet
Passerelle de Trévoux sur la Saône
Louis Houdus

The medieval town of Trévoux

Former capital of a tiny principality

At Trévoux, make the most of the banks of the Saône, as they’ve been developed and landscaped to provide a peaceful place to relax. Explore the medieval old town and its streets lined with craft and art galleries, then head off to encounter knights in the fortified castle.

Discover the unusual past of this former capital of a principality via its monuments and museums. Admire the 17th-century decorations in the courtroom of the former Parlement de Dombes. Learn about the town’s remarkable history at the Carré Patrimoines and at the museum, Trévoux et ses Trésors. Relax at the Espace de baignade Les Cascades (with landscaped outdoor swimming pools), or explore the Médiathèque or then go to the cinema if culture is your thing. Do try one of the town’s many restaurants. Also make the most of the shops and services available. Finally, why not recharge your batteries here, choosing from the wide range of accommodation on offer.

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Thoissey / Trévoux

22 Thoissey / Trévoux

33 km
3 h 00 min
I cycle often
From Thoissey, head for Trévoux by bike, enjoying the natural setting of the towpath down the Saône Valley, the Beaujolais hills opposite. Along the route, several unmissable cultural and gastronomic sites compete for your attention. If a fan of water sports, try canoeing on the river, or going for a dip in the Saône at one of the specially laid-out spots. Visit the remarkable châteaux in these parts, and eat at the outdoor summer riverside restaurants, guinguettes. Trévoux is a little old town full of surprising discoveries – this was once historic capital of the tiny Principality of Dombes.
Trévoux / Lyon

23 Trévoux / Lyon

31 km
3 h 00 min
I cycle often
On this La Voie Bleue stage, savour the last stretch of the Saône before it joins the Rhône. From Trévoux to Lyon, southern capital of French gastronomy, enjoy views of the Monts d’Or hills and the Saône’s holiday atmosphere, with its waterside restaurants and nautical activities. Entering Lyon, the riverbanks are well laid out. Finally, you come to the Saône’s confluence with the Rhône, marking a sensational end to your cycling adventure, or a stopping point before continuing to the Mediterranean on the ViaRhôna cycle route. Lyon’s contemporary Confluence Quarter stands out for its funky architecture and cultural venues, adding a new facet to this city whose historic quarters have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seek out a fine restaurant, maybe a traditional Bouchon Lyonnais, and make the most of the innumerable activities on offer in France’s third-largest city.