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www.saint-etiennetourisme.com
Office de Tourisme de Saint-Etienne Métropole16 avenue de la Libération
BP 20031 - 42001 Saint-Etienne Cédex 1Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 49 39 00
Travel journalExplore the Saint-Etienne area !
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p. 28 : The Château de Bouthéon
p. 8 : Site Le Corbusier
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p. 6-7 : Musée d'Art Moderne
p. 10-11 : Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
p. 12-13 : Musée de la Mine
p. 14 : Stade Geoffroy Guichard
p. 15 : Planétariump. 20-21 : Saint-Etienne, a kaleidoscopic city of culture
p. 16-17 : City Tour 1 : walk through Saint-Etienne and explore
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Saint-Etienne Metropole Tourism board16 avenue de la Libération42001 Saint-Etienne Cédex 1Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 49 39 [email protected]
In and around Saint-Etienne...
Page after page, this book will take you on a voyage of discoveries around the many facets and variety that Saint-Etienne Metro-pole has to offer to its visitors.
The book is not intended to list every little detail but instead provides a series of notes and snapshots to reflect the diversity of Saint-Etienne’s attractions.
There’s so much to see and do in and around Saint-Etienne : design, culture, modern art, nature, history, industrial heritage, sport, lei-sure, relaxation, shows and music.
From the city in nature to nature in the city, set off on a unique adventure, seek out your own hot spots and jot your must-visit ad-dresses down in this book.
Immerse yourself in the community spirit, creativity and design of the Visionary Works-hop that is Saint-Etienne.
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Cité du design
© Cité du design et trafik
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The Cité du design is open to the general public. It is a higher education establish-ment and a facility for research, experi-ments, company support and conferences. The lively and vibrant establishment also hosts temporary exhibitions.
Key factsThe Cité du design was designed by archi-tects Finn Geipel and Giulia Andi to bring together renovated buildings (former arms factory) and modern installations such as the Platine : lecture theatre, exhibition rooms, resource centre, shop, designer’s office and even an Observation Tower.
Don’t miss The shop is an absolute must-visit. Here you’ll find a ticket office and a wide range of books and fun items sourced from Saint-Etienne shops.
How to get here ?Nearest train station : Saint-Etienne Carnot (5 minutes on foot)If you’re travelling from Saint-Etienne Châteaucreux train station : Take the T2 Tramway to "Terrasse" or "Hôpital Nord" and get off at the "Cité du design" stop.
Where ?Cité du design3 rue Javelin PagnonSaint-Etienne Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 49 74 70 www.citedudesign.com
Opening times Cité (ticket office and shop) : Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm (not including bank holidays).
Resource centre : Tuesday to Thursday from 11am to 6pm and Friday from 11am to 5pm (not including bank holidays, Christmas holidays and August).
How much does it cost ?Entrance fee : from 2€ to 6€
On-site catering available
An exceptional event
The Biennial welcomes the gene-ral public to exhibitions, seminars, conferences and festive activities from March 14th to 31st 2013.
The theme : Empathy, or "experien-cing the other."
2013’s Biennial has a strong interna-tional presence thanks to UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network*.
* Buenos Aires, Berlin, Montréal, Nagoya,
Kobe, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Séoul,
Saint-Etienne and Graz.
Cité du design : design puts down roots !
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Musée d’Art Moderne
Musée d’Art Moderne (MAM) : a window into modern and regional artistsImportant informationEvery year the Musée d’Art Moderne hosts 3 major exhibitions : an opportunity to embark on a journey into modern art.
Every day the museum hosts individual workshops, conferences, guided tours and so much more.
Must-sees At the Musée d’Art Moderne, Saint-Etienne artists such as Elzevir, Eric Manigaud, Sylvia Marquet and Gaëlle Vicherd are exhibited at Local Line exhibitions alongside interna-tional artists such as Boltanski, Dietman, Pinaud, Oldenburg and many more. An enriching and exciting experience.
I just can’t get enough ! The MAM shop sells major modern ar-tworks, exhibition catalogues, periodicals, postcards and associated products along with a selection of pieces from current exhibitions.
Recharge your batteries at the museum’s restaurant and sample its inventive seaso-nal dishes (Monday to Friday from midday to 3.30pm) or relax in the tea room (Satur-day and Sunday from 2pm to 5:30pm).
Where ?Musée d’Art ModerneRue Fernand LégerSaint-Priest-en-JarezTel. : +33 (0)4 77 79 52 52www.mam-st-etienne.fr
How to get here ? Take the T1 Tramway to "Hôpital Nord" and get off at the "Musée d’Art Moderne" stop.
If you’re travelling from Saint-Etienne Châ-teaucreux train station :
Take the T2 Tramway to "Terrasse" and get off at the terminus. Walk to the museum or take the T1 Tramway to "Hôpital Nord" and get off at the "Musée d’Art Moderne" stop.
Opening timesOpen every day from 10am to 6pm, closed Tuesdays.
How much does it cost ?Entrance fee : 5€Reduced rate : 4€
Local Line, a unique initiativeThis initiative has been inspiring young artists through discus-sion, meetings and communica-tion since 2010. The artists are also supported by the museum’s network of partners for exhibi-tions abroad.
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Key facts The Firminy Vert project received the ur-ban planning "Grand Prix d’Urbanisme" award in 1961 and has over a thousand residences whose design was inspired by the Athens Charter. It is one of the most accomplished examples of Le Corbusier’s urban theories in Europe.
Absolute must-seeThe "centre de récréation du corps et de l’esprit" includes the Maison de la Culture, stadium, André Wogensky designed swim-ming pool and Saint-Pierre church whose "three beams of light" provide incredible li-ghting and acoustics ! Make sure you have time to visit the last of the famous Unités d’Habitation. Guided tour available. Please visit the website.
Where ?Site Le CorbusierRue de Saint-Just-MalmontFirminyTel. : +33 (0)4 77 61 08 72www.sitelecorbusier.com
How to get here ? By car From Saint-Etienne : take the N88 to Firminy and exit junction 32. From the Haute-Loire : take the N88 to Fir-miny and exit junction 34.
By trainGare de Firminy train station (10 minutes on foot)
By busFrom Saint-Etienne : Ligne 1 to the final stop "église Le Corbusier".
Opening timesOpen daily all year from 10am to 6pm
closed on december 25th, january 1st and may 1st
for details : www.sitelecorbusier.com
How much does it cost ?Entrance fee : from 6 to 9€Reduced rate : from 5 to 7.50€
Round off your visit
Find out more about the region’s other 20th century heritage "utopias" at www.utopies-realisees.com and don’t forget :
1- The Château des Bruneaux
Explore its 18th century apartments, chapel, garden, bakery, nailor workshop and mining tunnel.
Where ?3 rue de Chanzy Firminy Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 89 38 46 www.chateaudesbruneaux.fr
Opening times Open daily from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays.
2- Musée des sapeurs-pompiersIncludes more than 150 items in its fire engine collection.
Where ?10 rue de l’abattoir Firminy Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 10 06 86 www.ville-firminy.fr
Opening timesOpen Saturdays, Sundays and bank holi-days from 2pm to 6pm.
Site Le Corbusier : unique in Europe
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Musée d’Art et d’Industrie
Did you know ? The MAI was renovated and extended 10 years ago by the architect Jean-Michel Wil-motte. The Museum of Art and Design is at the crossroads between art and history, science and technology and the most mo-dern design.
3 gemsThe bicycle is bornThe history of cycling is integral to Saint-Etienne. The first French bicycle was in-vented here in 1886.
An impressive collection of weapons from the Middle Ages to the present dayThe focus is on hunting weapons to reflect Saint-Etienne’s artisan expertise and pro-duction.
Saint-Etienne, the capital of ribbonsThe museum houses the largest collection of ribbons in the world.
Stay in the know Visit the website for a list of annual exhibi-tions, events and workshops for all ages.
Where ?Musée d’Art et d’Industrie2 place Louis ComteSaint-EtienneTel. : +33 (0)4 77 49 73 00www.saint-etienne.fr
How to get here ? By car Take the T1 or T3 Tramway, get off at the "Bourse du Travail" or "Anatole France" stops.
Opening times Open every day from 10am to 6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
How much does it cost ? Self-guided tour : from 3.90 to 4.70€ Guided tour : from 4.50 to 6€ Free for children aged 12 and under
Musée d’Art et d’Industrie (MAI) : at the heart of design
French bicycle of the museum
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Musée de la Mine : delve into the mining world
Experience life in the mines Soak up the atmosphere in the hanging room, extraction and energy machine rooms, lift shaft cages, the reconstructed pits and the mining train.
Travel back in timeLearn about Saint-Etienne’s incredible mining and industrial past from the 18th
century to the present day on a large slide show retracing the growth of the first city born out of the Industrial Revolution.
Where ?Puits Couriot / Parc - Musée de la Mine de Saint-Etienne3 boulevard Maréchal Franchet d’EspereySaint-EtienneTel. : +33 (0)4 77 43 83 23www.saint-etienne.fr
How to get here ?By bus Ligne 7, stop "Musée de la Mine".By car Boulevard urbain, exit "Le Clapier".
Opening times Open every day from 9am to 12:45pm and 2pm to 7pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Tour length : 1.5 hours.
Note : the tour will alter from November 2012 to March 2013 during improvement and construction work on the site.
How much does it cost ? Entrance fee : 6€ Reduced rate : 4.50€ Free for children aged 12 and under
The museum takes children and adults on a moving journey through everyday life on the mines in the heart of the last mine shafts in the Loire. The mine shafts were built from 1910 onwards and were operational until 1973.
Don’t forget to book your visit, especially during the week !
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Saint-Etienne’s Geoffroy Guichard is as legendary a stadium as Wembley and Maracaña and hosts some of the biggest sporting events : 1998 Football World Cup, 2007 Rugby World Cup and the Euro 2016.
Did you know ?Its nickname "Chaudron” (cauldron) comes from the "smoke" that escapes during ma-jor match nights from the heat the suppor-ters give off !
Stay in the know Visit the website for the stadium’s latest news.The Greens shop is just minutes from the stadium.
Where ?Stade Geoffroy Guichard14 rue Paul et Pierre GuichardSaint-Etienne Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 92 85 41 (ticket office)www.asse.fr
How to get here ?Tramway T1 or T2, stop "Geoffrey Guichard" Bus Ligne 8, stop "Les Granges". Bus Ligne 9, stop "Le Marais".
Travel through space in the astronomic simulator at France’s first 3D planeta-rium.
Continue your intergalactic journey Attend the shows then visit the shop where its specialist team would also love to welcome you. They will answer your questions and advise you on books and observation tools.
Where ?Espace Fauriel28 rue Pierre et Dominique PonchardierSaint-Etienne Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 33 43 01 www.planetarium-st-etienne.frBooking recommended
How to get here ? By bus (The closest stops) : Ligne 6, stop "Centre de Congrès". Ligne 9, stop "Résidence Guinard".
By carfollow "Centre de Congrès" / "Planétarium".
How much does it cost ?Entrance fee : 6.60€ Reduced rate : 5.50€ 3D adult show : 10€
Not to be missed ! The architecture is incredible. A real hot spot !
A breathtaking schedule !
• Natural selection - the Mystery of
Darwin’s mysteries
• A journey to infinity
• Planets - A journey in the solar system
• Kaluoka’hina, the enchanted reef
• The origins of life
• Galaktos, a tour of the Milky Way
• Dawn of the space age
Duration : 1 hour
Stade Geoffroy Guichard : go Green !
Planétarium : reach the stars
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ChâteaucreuxSquare
1st stage of the 1.2 km walk : Château-creux Square
A real outdoor art gallery with fascinating pieces from Philippe Million’s multi-colour tree to Assan Smati’s blue horses. Continue to the Georges Salendre’s "Fusil-lée" sculpture and the stunning "Tabou-rets" by François Bauchet.
The Ilot Grüner building (by Manuelle Gautrand) won’t fail to amaze you. The single unit is partly on the ground and partly in the air.
Chavanelle Square opens up a world of modern artwork such as Gyslain Ber-tholon and Maxime Bourgeaux’s "‘R’ du large", "Les colosses" by Yannick Vey, the "Pouet" by Remi Jacquier and "Pas à pas" by Dugave Chantal.
Just minutes from the tramway (T1 to "Ter-rasse") you’ll find the Cité du design and the Observation Tower designed by Finn Geipel and Guilia Andi. Carry on pounding the pavement and visit Le Fil designed by XXL Atelier and Philippe Delers & Associés and the Zénith by Sir Norman Foster.
Please contact Saint-Etienne Métropole Tourism board for further information. Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 49 39 00
City Tour 1 : walk through Saint-Etienne and explore its design roots !
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The Europe park
Saint-Etienne is one of the biggest cities in France to have the most inner-city green areas with over 700 hectares of parks and public gardens in the city. Your walks will make everyone go green with envy !
Musée du Vieux Saint-Etienne Uncover the unique history of France’s first industrial city in a 17th century mansion.
Where ?Hôtel de Villeneuve13 bis rue GambettaSaint-EtienneTel. : +33 (0)4 77 25 74 32www.vieux-saint-etienne.com
Opening times Tuesday to Saturday : 2.30pm to 6pm.
How much does it cost ?Entrance fee : 2.50€ Reduced rate : 1.50€
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City Tour 2 : Saint-Etienne, parks and gardens one step at a time
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The preservation and promotion of the city’s mining heritage make this place
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The Park of the Musée de la Mine or Parc Couriot
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The garden is at the top of the city on Vil-leboeuf hill with a rich variety of flora and fantastic views of the surroundings.
One of the best views of the city centre from the hilltop. The roofs are within arm’s reach and Place Jean-Jaurès lies at your feet.
Plants garden Crêt de Roc Ascent
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Two very different settings in the garden surrounding the museum : • a forest walk via the upper entrance fol-
lowing the Larousse ascent.
• a beautiful garden via the main entrance with square patches of dye plants produ-cing natural vegetable dyes.
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The park opened in 2011 and is ideal for strolls, family activities, etc.
François Mitterrand park
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Saint-Etienne was listed as a French City of Art and History in December 2000. The city promotes its 19th and 20th century industrial heritage and reflects its powerful social history.
The City of Art and History provides guided and self-guided tours throughout the year to explore Saint-Etienne, its conferences and events.
Please visit Saint-Etienne Tourism board for the full schedule : www.saint-etiennetourisme.com
Other nearby parks which can be reached by bus or tram :• The Montaud park : sports, relaxation - Bus Ligne 21, stop "Lycée B. Charvet" Bus Ligne 16, stop "Parc de Montaud"• The Europe park : strolls, relaxation, playground - Bus Lignes 4, 6 and 18, stop "Parc de l’Europe"• Jean Marc park : pony rides, playground, relaxation – Tramway T1 and Bus Ligne 17, stop "Lycée S. Weil"
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The Opéra Théâtre is constantly rein-venting itself with operas, symphonic concerts, chamber music, recitals as well as dance and theatre performances.
Saint-Etienne locals and visitors love it for its stage decor and costume workshops, its variety of over 20 shows a year and over 170 curtain calls.
Don’t miss !Piano Passion and Festival Massenet : 2 opportunities to learn about French 19th
and 20th century lyrical heritage.
Top tipFeeling peckish ? Settle down in Café Jules’ cosy and intimate setting designed by
students from the École Supérieure d’Art et Design de Saint-Etienne.
Where ?Jardin des plantes (Plants garden) Saint-Etienne Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 47 83 40
Please visit the website for a list of events.www.operatheatredesaintetienne.fr
How to get here ?By bus Lignes 6, 7 and 9,
stop "Place Villebœuf". Ligne 16, stop "Villebœuf-le-Haut".
Opéra Théâtre, a lesson in how to put on a show
The only Zénith in the Rhône-Alpes region will take your breath away with its aerody-namic structure designed by the internatio-nal architect Sir Norman Foster.
Its 7,200 seat capacity means it hosts major French and international productions along with sports events, business conventions, conferences, seminars and private func-tions.
How much does it cost ?Guided tour : 5.60€ Reduced rate : 4.20€
Where ?Le ZénithRue Scheurer-KestnerSaint-Etiennewww.zenith-saint-etienne.frTel. : +33 (0)4 77 49 39 00 (ticket office)
Please visit the website for a list of events.
How to get here ?By busLigne 9, stop "Zénith"
By carA72, exit "Geoffroy Guichard / Zénith"
Throughout the year Le Fil beats to rhythm of an exciting, top notch schedule. It’s at the forefront and hosts performances from up and coming artists and famous French and international stars.
Where ?Le Fil20 boulevard Thiers (Plaine Achille)Saint-Etienne
Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 34 46 40www.le-fil.com
How to get here ?By busLignes 33, 27 and 11B, stop "Parc des Expositions"Ligne 8, stop "Etablissement technique du Marais"Ligne 9, stop "Rue des Aciéries"
La Comédie is open to well-known French and international teams and provides an environment in which big name directors and actors can express themselves along-side up and coming companies. It is also one of 11 Drama Schools training the performers of the future.
Where ?Centre Dramatique National7 avenue Émile LoubetSaint-Etienne Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 25 01 24
Please visit the website for a list of events.www.comedie-de-saint-etienne.fr
How to get here ?Tramway 2-3, stop "Peuple libération" 5 minutes on foot.
The Zénith, on the front row
Le Fil : At the forefront of the current music scene La Comédie : creativity at the helm
The city’s infectious energy makes Saint-Etienne what it is today.A wealth of events, a variety of shows, a diverse range of local and internatio-nal artists…you’ll be spoilt for choice : festivals (Paroles et Musiques, 7 Collines, Rhino Jazz, Arts Burlesques, Bô Mélange, BWD12, etc.), theatre-cafés, small theatres, etc.
Saint-Etienne, a kaleidoscopic city of culture
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Explore the Gorges de la Loire on a 28 km driving and walking tour. Dive into the untamed landscapes, ecological treasures and villages nestled in greenery that the natural heritage site has to offer.
Nature Tour 1 : feel the magic of the Gorges de la Loire !
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Its ancient stone houses (17th century) reflect the village’s history. Don’t forget to visit the peaceful haven that is the church and the impressive château.
Get your bearings : head towards the har-bour at the bottom of the village.
Village of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
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Over 300 boats moor here every year ma-king it one of the biggest inland ports in France. The lake’s 365 hectares are ideal for swimming, water sports and fishing !
Get your bearings : retrace your steps and take the D25 then the D32.
Saint-Victor-sur-Loire Harbour
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At the foot of the road stand Grangent tower, fortress and chapel.These buildings were once on a rocky out-crop but have stood on an island in the middle of the Gorges since the dam filling.
Get your bearings : take the D108 to Chambles then to Château d’Essalois ( 6.8 km).
Dam of Grangent, Belvedere on island of Grangent
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The Château d’Essalois overlooks the Lake of Grangent on the other side of the dam.You can see the charming hamlet of Ca-maldules from the foot of the lakeside of the castle.
Get your bearings : take the D108 to Chambles.
The Château d’Essalois
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Have a walk around this charming medie-val village perched on high !Get your bearings : take the D108 to Unieux.
Village of Chambles
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The bridge was opened in 1989 and has incredible views of the Gorges de la Loire.
The Bridge of the Bicentenary of the Revolution in Pertuiset (Unieux)
Gorges de la Loire V iew
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In the heart of the Vallée du Dorlay you will find over 50 wooden looms bringing the age-old manufacture of laces, strings, braids, rickracks and trims to life.
Spools and reels in a myriad of colours get to work and weave a wonderful web of a show.
Where ?Moulin PinteLa Terrasse-sur-DorlayTel. : +33 (0)4 77 20 91 06www.tressesetlacets.fr
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 4.50€ Free for children aged 8 and under
Opening times March 1st to 30st November : every day from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
La Maison des Tresses et Lacets : see the machines in action
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This unique village lies on the buttresses of the Pilat mountain range. You will find for-mer hermitages transformed into homes.The monastery became a village in 1793 and is a unique example of the transfor-mation of a religious setting into a non-re-ligious environment.
How much does it cost ? Guided tour : 5.50€Reduced rate : 3€Visitor guide for self-guided tour : 3€Free for children aged 12 and under
Where ?Chartreuse - Le BourgSainte-Croix-en-JarezTel. : +33 (0)4 77 20 20 81 www.saintecroixenjarez.com
Opening times July 1st to August 31st : every day from 10:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6:30pm.
The rest of the year : Tuesday to Sunday and bank holidays from 10:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Self-guided or guided tour
Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez : listed as one of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France"
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This little village proudly overlooks the im-pressive Vallée du Furan. During your visit we recommend walking the wall-walk and the garden stairs. The Barrage de Roche-
taillée, also known as the Gouffre d’Enfer dam, was opened in 1866 and is the per-fect place for a walk among fir trees and cliff sides.
Rochetaillée : high in the hills
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The town is home to several listed buil-dings : the canons’ house, the former hos-pital, Saint-Pierre church, the former Gillet
Thaon tannery and the town hall. A must-visit.
Saint-Chamond : the doors to Pilat Park
This fabulous mountain range is ideal for sports throughout the year and is a veritable treasure chest that simply begs to be uncovered. It is home to Pilat Regional Nature Park whose landscapes are as diverse as its history.
Nature Tour 2 : Pilat Nature Park, a taste of the great outdoors
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LoomLa Mourine
12 hectares, pretty plants, over 100 species and 850 animals from Africa, Asia, Ame-rica and Oceania. The park helps to pro-tect threatened and endangered species. Please note : the zoo is also involved in the Lesio-Lounae Project which supports the Congolese authorities in the fight against baby gorilla poaching.
Where ?Zoo de Saint-MartinCombe Plotton Saint-Martin-la-PlaineTel. : +33 (0)4 77 75 18 68 www.espace-zoologique.com
Opening times April to September : open every day from 9am to 6pm
October to March : open every day from 10am to 4pm
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 12.50€ Reduced rate : 8.50€
This tour starts at the Maison du patri-moine et de la mesure in La Talaudière.
This 1860 building houses a collection of weights and measuring tools : three cen-turies of history are displayed from the time of the Ancien Régime to the present day along with the hard work that went into the metric system.
Where ?Maison du patrimoine et de la mesureParc public - Rue du StadeLa TalaudièreTel. : +33 (0)4 77 01 06 63
Opening times Open Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 2.30€ Reduced rate : 0.80€ for children aged 16 and under
Time stands still at the Maison du Passe-mentier where you can see how woven or braided items for furniture and clothing were made at the beginning of the 20th
century.
Where ?Maison du passementier20 rue Victor HugoSaint-Jean-BonnefondsTel. : +33 (0)4 77 95 09 82www.ville-st-jean-bonnefonds.fr
Opening times Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sun-day from 2pm to 6pm.Thursday visits are available to book.
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 3€Reduced rate : 1.50€
Delve into the history of the forge at the nearby ironmongery, La Mourine, in Saint-Martin-la-Plaine. Past and present come together : reconstruction of a workshop, the manufacture of forged items, slide show, display of antique and modern tools.
Where ?La Mourine2 rue Antoine SeytreSaint-Martin-la-PlaineTel. : +33 (0)4 77 93 45 80www.maisondesforgerons.fr
Opening times Open every weekend from April to October from 2pm to 6pm.
Guided tour (approx. 2 hours).
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 4€ Free for children aged 10 and under
Visit Saint-Martin-la-Plaine ZooMaison du patrimoine et de la mesure
Maison du passementier
La Mourine
The Vallée du Gier is full of surprises and just a few kilometres from Saint-Etienne. Start off with a walk on Saint-Ennemond Hill in Saint-Chamond (15 km from Saint-Etienne - road to Lyon).
Explore the nearby Vallée du Gier A Tribute to Saint-Etienne’s Expertise
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The Château de Bouthéon
Bring your children to this historic site !
It’s worth taking your visit beyond the Saint-Etienne area. Here are some absolute must visits.
Come on, let’s carry on a little further
Your first encounter with the Forez
The Château de Bouthéon has been an integral part of Forez’s history since the 13th century ; its walls bear testament to it. Take your time exploring the Centre d’Interprétation du Forez, the Loire and all its flora and fauna in the Centre d’Interpré-tation du Fleuve Loire.
Where ?Rue Mathieu de Bourbon Andrézieux-Bouthéon
RecommendationsMaison du Tourisme d’Andrézieux-Bouthéon11 rue Charles de GaulleAndrézieux-Bouthéon Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 55 37 03
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 8€ Reduced rate : 5.60€
Free for children aged 7 and under
Not to be missed : the animal and botanical park.
The Château de Bouthéon
The Atelier-Musée du Chapeau has a fun-filled visit in store for you : workshops, machines in action, hat shaping with steamers and a fascinating collection of fashionable headgear from the end of the 18th century up to the present day.
Where ?16 rue de Saint-Galmier Chazelles-sur-Lyon
RecommendationsForez en Lyonnais Tourism board9 place Jean-Baptiste GallandChazelles-sur-LyonTel. : +33 (0)4 77 54 98 86
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 4.50€Reduced rate : 2.50€
Le Musée du Chapeau : the creation of a hat before your very eyes
This medieval fortress has an authentic charm. You can visit the museum and the Musée Postal du Forez on your own or with a tour guide.
Where ?Avenue des Sources Montrond-les-Bains
How much does it cost ? Entrance : 5€Reduced rate (12-18 years) : 3.50€
Free for children aged 12 and
under
Château de Montrond : château life !
The Château de Montrond
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NotesLes Iléades is a real thermal spa and a unique facility in the Loire. An idyllic set-ting for an incredible break.Annual closing dates : 29/08 to 02/09 inclusive.
How much does it cost ? From 10€
Where ?Le Parc Thermal Montrond-les-Bains Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 20 08 00
The Iléades, a new take on thermal spas
In the heart of the spa resort you will find the Casino which was fully renovated in Novem-ber 2012. Thrill seekers come here for its slot machines and card tables.
Where ?Rue de Roanne Montrond-les-Bains
RecommendationsMaison du Tourisme de Montrond-Les-BainsAvenue des SourcesMontrond-Les-BainsTel. : +33 (0)4 77 94 64 74
The Casino
You’ll have an exhilarating time on the racecourse or in the casino then you can relax in the casino’s restaurant and council swimming pool.
RecommendationsMaison du Tourisme de Saint-Galmier 33 avenue Jean MonnetSaint-GalmierTel. : +33 (0)4 77 54 06 08
Saint-Galmier : get your adrenalin pumping
Le Bessat is the highest altitude town in the Loire (1,170m) and has an array of acti-vities.
Summer : walks, mountain bike rides, orienteering, etc.
Winter : cross-country skiing, snow tubing, snow shoeing, sledding, dog sledding, etc.
Where ?Le Bessat Tourism board Place de l’église Le Bessat Tel. : +33 (0)4 77 20 43 76
Le Bessat : the great outdoors in summer and winter
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