With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Macon, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Solutre Rocks, Chateau des Correaux and Chateau Fuisse. Roanne is another popular destination. It’s 25 miles away and home to a range of intriguing things to do. Halle Des Sports Andre Vacheresse, Municipal Theatre of Roanne and Golf de Champlong are just the start.