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Discover the gems of Saint-paul-en-jarez, Loire, Rhône-Alpes

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Nestled in the stunning Loire region of Rhône-Alpes, Saint-paul-en-jarez is a true gem waiting to be discovered. Begin your exploration with a stroll through the village center, featuring charming stone houses and winding streets, before venturing into the surroundings. The nearby Pilat Regional Natural Park offers breathtaking landscapes with hiking trails, lush forests, and panoramic views. Hist...See more

Walking around Saint-paul-en-jarez

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Hiking between the Rhône and the vineyards: Tupin, Condrieu, Semons
17 km

Hiking between the Rhône and the vineyards: Tupin, Condrieu, Semons

This hike lets you discover the Rhône’s river banks in the protected area of Ile du Beurre, the old part of the village of Condrieu and beautiful viewpoints of the market gardening plain of Ampuis and the steep vineyards of Côte-Rôtie. DETAILED ITINERARY 1 - START OF THE HIKE - From the car park, cross Route de Lyon and walk around the chapel. - Walk a few metres south along Route de Lyon, then turn left onto Chemin des Gravières. - Cross the railway line and continue along Chemin de l'Île de la Chèvre. - At the end, turn right to follow the river. 2 - NATURE WATCHING - Cross the bridge on the right over the river and follow the path on the other bank. - In the protected area of Île du Beurre, take the footpath rather than the ViaRhôna cycle path. - Cross the bridge over the Bassenon stream, turn left and head for the nature observation esplanade. 3 - THE RHÔNE AND CONDRIEU - Continue along the right bank of the Rhône towards the south, between a campsite and the river. - Before the end of the campsite, admire the river port of Les Roches-de-Condrieu on the other bank. - At the entrance to Condrieu, after a large pink mansion, explore the restored streets and squares. - Pass under the Rhône bridge and continue along the quay. - Follow the streets of Sauze then the Rhône quay on the left. 4 - HISTORIC CENTRE OF CONDRIEU - After two large plane trees, turn right onto Place du Raffour. - Follow the narrow passageway, go under the small stone railway bridge, then continue along Rue Henri Barbuse and cross the RN86 to Rue du Marché aux Fruits. - Take the small streets and covered passages (Rue Eugène Genet, Rue de la Croix, Grande Rue, Rue Saint-Martin) to reach the market square and Rue de Belfort. - Go up Rue Saint-Étienne under the old fortification gate and continue to Rue de la Visitation, then cross the Arbuel stream and take Rue Claude de Villard. 5 - RETURN TO THE HIGHLANDS - At the junction with Montée de la Caille, take the bridge on the right and continue along Rue Ecorcheboeuf. - At the end, turn left twice to reach Montée des Récollets. - At the cemetery, go down Montée de la Tour, then follow the footpath on Rue de la Croix de l'Oiseau. 6 - TOWARDS THE RHÔNE AND THE TRAILS - Follow Rue Cuvillière, then Rue de Croyez to the RN86. - Take Allée de la Bachasse to the banks of the Rhône and continue along the river, following the mountain bike signs to the tarmac car park. - Turn left twice, then join the D124 and take the mountain bike trail. 7 - ASCENT AND PANORAMIC VIEWS - Ascend via the Bassenon road, which offers beautiful views of the valleys behind Condrieu. - Join the mountain bike trail to the village of Semons, then follow the path to the viewpoint to admire the Ampuis market garden plain and the view of Vienne. - Walk around the church and, behind it, take the passage under the porch towards the path leading down into the vineyards. 8 - RETURN THROUGH THE VINEYARDS - Take the first path on the left to climb back up to the D124. - Descend the road, enjoying the terraced vineyards and the unobstructed view of the plain. - When you reach the D386 (formerly the RN86), return to the car park where you started. OFF THE CIRCUIT - Saut du Gier waterfall - A difficult and fairly long round trip, only to be attempted if you have the time and energy.

4 h
11 km
Easy
Parking au croisement de la route de Lyon et la D124 69420 Tupin-et-Semons
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Vineyard path
18 km

Vineyard path

Set off on a stroll through the prestigious vineyards of Côte-Rôtie, with the majestic Rhône River providing a spectacular backdrop. A hike through the vineyards DETAILED ITINERARY: 1 - START - Follow the road down towards Tartaras. After 100 m, take the dirt track on the left. - Cross the stream, go through the valley and then climb up to the left to reach the Tartaras plateau. 2 - HAMLET OF TARTARAS - In the village, turn left onto the local road. - Continue for 1 km, then take the dead-end road. - At the end of the tarmac road, we recommend stopping to enjoy the superb view of the hillsides, the village, the Rhône and the market garden area. 3 - TOWARDS THE MILL - Take the dirt track on the left and descend into the heart of one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in France. The path leads to a restored building: the Mill, where the Fongeant and Reynard streams meet. 4 - TOWARDS THE RHÔNE - Follow the stream to the D386, cross the square in front of the church, then follow Rue du Port to the Rhône. (PS: every first Sunday and Monday in September, water jousting competitions are held here, featuring passes from Lyon and Givors). 5 - RETURN THROUGH THE VILLAGE - Go up Impasse du Port, continue along the small Rue du Port, then turn right in front of the château onto Rue du Grand Pré. - At the intersection with Rue des Coutures, turn left onto Rue du Trièves and cross the railway line via the underpass. - Continue along Impasse du Trièves until you reach the D386. 6 - FINAL ASCENT - Cross the road and take Rue de Ritolas opposite. - At the crossroads with Rue du Jarre and Route de la Brocarde, continue straight ahead along the dirt track. - Go around the house and follow the Ritolas path. The path is initially dirt, then tarmac. 7 - CROSSING THE HAMLETS - Follow the local road for 2.5 km through the hamlets of Ritolas and Giraud to reach the car park.

3 h
6.9 km
Easy
Parking du Giraud au croisement de la RD45 et de la route de Tartaras 69420 Ampuis
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Musée des Verts
15 km

Musée des Verts

So who's the best? Why, the greens of course! This is the refrain that every Saint-Étienne supporter worth their salt has in their head, and to relive the legendary club's epic history, what could be better than a trip to the club museum, the Musée des Verts, at the mythical "Cauldron" stadium. France's first museum dedicated to a football club - and what a club -, it tells the story of the club since it was created by Geoffroy Guichard, founder of the Casino supermarket chain, where the A.S. Saint-Étienne sports club originated, to its first successes in the 1950s to the famous run of Green success in the 1970s and through to the present day. We all have our own memories of Saint-Étienne and the museum is guaranteed to bring them to the surface: the famous square goal posts, the boots worn by Rachid Mekloufi at the French Cup final in 1968, the 2013 League Cup, the flag from the 100th derby (won by the Greens!). In short, whether you're a fan or just curious, come and relive the high points in the history of a legendary club! Twice a year, a temporary exhibition is put on covering a different facet of the club's history and that of soccer in general. Matches on Fridays at 8.30 pm: museum open from 2.00 to 8.00 pm. Matches on Saturdays at 5.00 pm: museum open from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm. Matches on Saturdays at 8.00 pm museum open from 10.00 am to 7.30 pm. Matches on Sundays at 3.00 pm: museum open from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm and from 5.00 to 7.00 pm. Matches on Sundays at 5.00 pm: museum open from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm. Matches on Sundays at 9.00 pm museum open from 10.00 am to 8.30 pm. Also open from 10.00 to 12.00 on the day after match days.

Stade Geoffroy Guichard 14 rue Paul et Pierre Guichard 42000 Saint-Étienne
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Saint Pierre Church
4.8 km

Saint Pierre Church

Out with bell towers and Gothic or Romanesque arches. Today's church has to allow for the elevation of the spirit and the journey of the soul. Piety Le Corbusier-style. Welcome to the spaceship of faith headed towards Orion. Be prepared, it's a bumpy ride. So don't cry heresy, cry masterpiece! Imagine that you are in one of the 3 unique religious buildings (3 in the world) designed by the genius of modern architecture. The very man that invented the Athens Charter for whom any space had to fulfil 4 purposes: living, working, traffic and recreation. And like the Maison de la Culture the church is also part of this equation in the ideal city. At first sight, the building can appear baffling. Everything about it is unexpected. The shape, the lights, the distribution of the spaces. Nothing (or almost nothing) suggests the presence of baby Jesus. And it has to be said that we are a world away from the original stable, even if inside there are 2 chapels to bring us back to prayer (one for weekdays and one for Sunday mass). A square base, a truncated cone, a concrete shell. Nothing conventional. Although the edifice now sits superbly at the centre of a UNESCO world heritage site, it once looked like it would never be built. Controversial, interrupted, modified, the project was only finalised in 2006. With no half-measures. And with great pomp and ceremony in front of the world's cameras. You have to be ready to assume your status as a star.

Place Saint-Pierre 42400 Saint-Chamond
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Ca se mange sans fin - Fresque Ella et Pitr
13 km

Ca se mange sans fin - Fresque Ella et Pitr

How about we take a step off the beaten track when it comes to murals? No more gardens or trompe l’œil farms. In Sainté (Saint-Étienne to you), we have Ella and Pitr's giants. These are not there just to cover something up or as decoration, they're meant to have meaning. Modular, Urban, Reactive (MUR). Those 3 words sum up the work of artists Ella and Pitr, who've been spreading their brand of insolence and poetic charm around the city since 2007. 2 Saint-Étienne natives whose paint pots and souls have come together to create a unique style. Once you get over the initial shock (they are pretty imposing, our little giants), you'll find you can't get enough of them. You'll end up looking out for them on every street corner. Unusual characters, outsize dimensions, colours galore and always a message. A real one. That's the secret of their appeal. And it works. With their funny faces and disjointed limbs (maybe they should hold back on the osteopathy), the giants are at home here. Sometimes lying down, sometimes standing, asleep or just looking thoughtful, no two are the same and yet they are always recognisable. On the façade at Ateliers Weiss, they've really gone to town, treating us (and what a treat!) to an indulgent chocolate-related fresco! Chocolate is so lovely! Why deprive yourself? The fresco illustrates perfectly all the pleasure we get out of consuming it. In short, whether you are well-versed in art or a novice, Ella and Pitr's style will speak to you. In the heart of a city focused on innovation and modernity, it's the least you could ask for. These are not so much morals as XXL-sized slices of life. They're original and caustic. We're on board. We love 'em.

1 rue Eugène Weiss 42000 Saint-Étienne
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Châteaucreux Station Forecourt
14 km

Châteaucreux Station Forecourt

Terminus, everybody off. Drop off your suitcases, but keep your camera. But be careful, though, there's a slightly odd blue horse hanging about in the area. It seems he's been eating the fruit from the multi-coloured tree. Welcome to Sainté! Ladies and gentlemen, we are arriving at Saint-Étienne Chateaucreux. We hope you have had a good journey. Just a word of advice before you leave the train: prepare to be blown over by what you see. See how nice we are (and that's not just a rumour, it's the truth) - we prefer to put you in the mood right away. You won't be able to say we didn't warn you. Because the Design adventure starts here on the station concourse for you and your little suitcase. The stools by designer François Bauchet, the Blue horses by sculptor Assan Smati, Philippe Million's Multi-coloured tree. No, no, you're not in an exhibition hall - unless you got off at the wrong stop. Although... actually, maybe you are. Maybe you are going to find out that this city, which really isn't like all the others, is going to overturn your habits and take you somewhere you weren't expecting. And that every street, every neighbourhood is reinventing itself to be part of this giant open-air gallery. Because it's true, it's a pretty bold move to put real works of art here and there around town rather than confining them to a nice, tidy box of a museum. And it's a smart one because, like that, they're impossible to miss. That's what they call modernity. QED.

Esplanade de France 42000 Saint-Étienne
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾