Saint James way - 2nd leg of the journey - Chaponost/Saint-Martin-en-Haut

This aqueduc, which was collecting water from the Gier river in Saint-Chamond, transported it along 86 km to Fourviere. Built in the 2nd century AD, it supplied Lyon with water. Guided tours in English on reservation for groups.Several remains are still visible nowadays, such as in the towns of Brignais and Chaponost. The "Site du Plat de l'Air" (siphon of the Yzeron river), in Chaponost, is the longest section of aqueduct to see in France. 72 arches are still standing. The site is a french classified historical monument (administrative procedure to protect a monument that is interesting from a historical, artistic or achitectural point of view).

A Sensitive Natural Area with high heritage value, boasting a diversity of landscapes and remarkable species (insects, amphibians, plants and birds). It also has waymarked footpaths for different levels of hiking and is close to the old medieval area.

Vente en ligne de fruits et légumes.

Pilgrims used to stop at the 13th century Rochefort chapel on their way to Santiago de Compostella. All that remains of its primitive Romanesque construction is the arch that surmounts the door. Listed 15th century stained glass window in the chancel.