Lagnieu

The national capital Paris is located 250 miles (402 kilometers) northwest of Lagnieu, while Lyon is 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the west.

Of course, visiting just one place, no matter how popular, can only ever give you a narrow window into the broader personality of a region. So be sure to tour Rhone-Alpes' other attractions. To explore the area in even greater depth, head 10 miles (16 kilometers) to Aranc. Here you can enjoy the Church of Aranc and Calvary of Aranc.

Around 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the north of Lagnieu is Bourg-en-Bresse, a regional center which is home to Bourg-en-Bresse Cathedral, Golf Bourg en Bresse and Parc de Loisirs de Bouvent. Ainterexpo and Brou Cathedral are other attractions here that should be on every traveler's itinerary.

Expand your mind by spending a few hours at Rhone-Alpes' great art museums, theaters and art galleries. History lovers won't want to miss the area's fascinating ruins, old towns and traditional villages.

If you're not the kind of traveler to take a break from work purely to put your feet up, Rhone-Alpes offers plenty of action-packed activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating. Don't visit the area without seeing it from a completely new perspective. There are some great places to try paragliding.

As your adventures here draw to a close, spend your last euros on last-minute mementos and bid a fond Au revoir / À bientôt (farewell) to the people you've enjoyed getting to know and the places you've come to love.