Access for handicapped tourists

 

Because we know that culture, leisure activities and tourism must be accessible to everyone, in the Pays Viennois we are continuing to act in favour of accommodation and travel for persons with reduced mobility. Most of the sites and monuments of interest in Vienne have been adapted to allow practical access:

 

►Most of the sites and monuments of interest in Vienne have been adapted to allow practical access:

 

            -Ancient Theatre

 

            -Cybèle archaeological gardens

 

            -Archaeological museum/ Saint Pierre church

 

            -Saint André le Bas church and cloister

 

            -Saint Maurice Primatial Cathedral

 

            -Drapery Museum

 

            -Saint-Romain-en-Gal museum and archaeological site

 

            (Also has appropriate washrooms)

 

►Admission to tourist sites is often free or half-price for those accompanying the person with reduced mobility.

 

►Most restaurants, hotels, brasseries, and pubs, as well as the 'Amphi' multiplex cinema, are equipped to welcome persons with reduced mobility.

 

►The tourist office has a special lift.

 

►Blue-bordered parking spaces with the special symbol can be found all over town, and particularly around the tourist office and the museums.

 

Many associations in Vienne work towards improving these arrangements, both in quality and quantity:

 

            -'Handi Vienne' (04-74-85-71-09)

            -'Avec les handicapés' (04-74-85-28-38)

            -'Les Paralysés de France' (04-74-85-71-09)

            -'Handicap Accessibilité Vienne et Région' (04-74-31-34-89)

 

 

 

►The tourist office organises a 'follow the senses' tour, suitable for a visually impaired audience.

 

This tour is available on request only.

 

The town of Vienne is a candidate for the 'Tourism & Handicaps' seal of approval.