# Things to see in Meximieux (France): 18 places and when to go

> Meximieux is a town in France, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Museums and art (2), Hiking (2). The best known are Écurie Gerlier, Écurie Schlutz and Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/meximieux/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** France · 45.9133, 5.1941
- **Places:** 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) (11) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museos/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gastronomia/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/naturaleza/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 22 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Meximieux

The places in and around Meximieux, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Écurie Gerlier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ecurie-gerlier/): Historic stable located in Pérouges, France · 1.5 km
- [Écurie Schlutz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ecurie-schlutz/): History · 1.6 km
- [Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hostellerie-du-vieux-perouges/): History · 1.6 km
- [Maison Falconnet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/immeubles-dits-maison-falconnet/): House in Pérouges, France · 1.6 km
- [Château de Loyes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-loyes/): Castle · 3.2 km
- [Castle of Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-saint-maurice-de-remens/): History · 7.9 km
- [Château de Sainte-Julie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-sainte-julie/): Castle · 8.6 km
- [Croix de Rignieux-le-Franc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/croix-de-rignieux-le-franc/): Wayside cross located in Ain, in France · 3.1 km
- [Fontaine-lavoir de Collonges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fontaine-lavoir-de-collonges/): Fountain · 14 km
- [Grottes de la Balme](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grottes-de-la-balme/): Cave · 13 km
- [Maison Devigne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-devigne/): House in Pérouges, France · 1.6 km
- [Ruines de la maison Salomon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-salomon/): House in Pérouges, France · 1.5 km
- [Musée d'art et d'histoire locale de Montluel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/musee-d-art-et-d-histoire-locale-de-montluel/): Museum in Montluel, France · 13 km
- [Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/musee-de-la-vigne-de-vaux-en-bugey/): Museum in France · 13 km
- [Beaujolais au Bugey, de Trévoux à Souclin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/beaujolais-au-bugey-de-trevoux-a-souclin/): Hiking · 7.8 km
- [Brasserie "Le Berliet"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/brasserie-le-berliet/): Brewery · 1.2 km
- [Brasserie Malt Emoi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/brasserie-malt-emoi/): Brewery · 1.2 km
- [Via Lugdunum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/via-lugdunum/): Hiking · 13 km

## When to go to Meximieux

The best time to visit Meximieux is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 51 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 07 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 19 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 44 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 31 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 57 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 29 |

In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Meximieux

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.9133%2C5.1941)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.9133%2C5.1941)

## Other towns nearby

- [Lyon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/lyon/): 108 places · 32 km
- [Bourg-en-Bresse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/bourg-en-bresse/): 18 places · 33 km
- [VALROMEY SUR SERAN](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/valromey-sur-seran/): 25 places · 33 km
- [Morestel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/morestel/): 21 places · 34 km
- [Bonnefamille](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/bonnefamille/): 11 places · 36 km
- [Villefranche-sur-Saône](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/villefranche-sur-saone/): 23 places · 37 km

And all of France, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Meximieux?

The best known: [Écurie Gerlier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ecurie-gerlier/), [Écurie Schlutz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ecurie-schlutz/), [Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hostellerie-du-vieux-perouges/), [Maison Falconnet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/immeubles-dits-maison-falconnet/), [Château de Loyes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-loyes/). In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Meximieux?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.

### How do you get to Meximieux?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 22 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.9133%2C5.1941) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Meximieux as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).