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Subprefecture in France
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Vienne is a small city in the department of Isère in the region Rhône-Alpes. Vienne is 20 miles (32 km) south of Lyon, on the Rhône River.
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A well-preserved Roman temple.
Started in the 12th century and finished at the beginning of the 16th century.
5th century; today the musée archéologique Saint-Pierre.
built in 1225 and ceased being used in 1633.
Abbey, church and cloister (cloître) (6th century)
6th century monastery
An annual jazz festival.
By rail, there are several trains daily between Vienne and the Lyon railway stations: Part-Dieu and Perrache. The railway station in Vienne is within walking distance of most of the sites of interest.
Read in the guideBecause of the small size of the city, walking is the best way to get around.
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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône · International · LYS
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