THE REGION
All around
- Regional Nature Park of Pilat (Natural park offering a rich diversity of landscape)
- Wide variety of mountain walks (the peak – Oreillon at 1400m)
- Close proximity to the cities of Lyon and Saint-Etienne, 20 minutes from the “Plaine du Forez”
- Numerous tourist points of interest in the area...
In only a 40 minute drive, you will discover the city of Lyon, the capital of French gastronomy, listed as a world heritage city by UNESCO. As you roam through the streets of the old city of Lyon, then discover the hillside of Fourvière and Lyon’s ancient roman theatres you will appreciate the enormous wealth of this historic city.
For those who enjoy the sensation of acrobatics a choice of locations are available in the area either BAROLIANE at Saint Paul en Jarez or PILAT’VENTURE in Pelussin.
For those who prefer a moment of calm and relaxation, why not try CAP OXYGENE offering a diversity of natural relaxation and revitalization techniques using hot baths, friction with snow and relaxation tent, unique in France.
For those adept at winter promenades on cross country skis or snow shoeing “l’Espace Nordique” in Bessat offers a large variety of paths through the forest. The younger ones can discover sliding down in a rubber buoy “snowbuting”.
For lovers of go-carting, the “Karting of Villars” is only a 20 minute drive. www.askarting-villars42.fr
For those interested in discovering the history and heritage of the local region :
- the museum of Mine in Saint Etienne is a must, to be enjoyed by all ages.
- And finally a well worth visit of one of the most beautiful natural villages in France, situated in the heart of the Pilat, the Chartreuse de Sainte Croix
- For more information on what to see and do in the regional park of Pilat : www.parc-naturel-pilat.fr - www.pilat-tourisme.fr
- Official tourist office of St Etienne
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