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Cailloux-sur-Fontaines

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Cailloux-sur-Fontaines

Cailloux-sur-Fontaines is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Albigny-sur-Saône, 3km from Musee de l'Automobile Henri Malartre.

Cailloux-sur-Fontaines is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 2,269, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cailloux-sur-Fontaines sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cailloux-sur-Fontaines to your route.

About Cailloux-sur-Fontaines

Cailloux-sur-Fontaines (French pronunciation: [kaju syʁ fɔ̃tɛn] , lit. 'Cailloux on Fontaines'; Arpitan: Calyous) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.

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Where is Cailloux-sur-Fontaines located?

Cailloux-sur-Fontaines is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8526 latitude, 4.8747 longitude.

What is the population of Cailloux-sur-Fontaines?

Cailloux-sur-Fontaines has a population of approximately 2,269 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,269
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.8526, 4.8747

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Cailloux-sur-Fontaines

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Musee de l'Automobile Henri Malartre

Pioneering car museum in a hilltop chateau above the Saone near Lyon, displaying pre-1914 automobiles, historic motorcycles, trams and celebrity cars, including one of Hitler's armoured Mercedes.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Pérouges

Walled medieval weavers' town on a hilltop 35 km from Lyon, its cobbled lanes and stone houses so intact that film crews use it as a ready-made Middle Ages set; try the warm galette pérougienne on the main square.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Cailloux-sur-Fontaines

  • 68 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cailloux-sur-Fontaines.

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Montanay

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 2,546

Sathonay-Camp

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 4,726

Albigny-sur-Saône

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,814

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