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TOURISME & CONGRES
Office de Tourisme de Saint-Etienne Métropole
16 avenue de la Libération
BP 20031 - 42001 Saint-Etienne Cédex 1
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 49 39 00
information@saint-etiennetourisme.com
www.saint-etiennetourisme.com
Cartography : www.georeflet.com
Explore the
Saint-Etienne area!
In and around Saint-Etienne...
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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.
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16 avenue de la Libération
42001 Saint-Etienne Cédex 1
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 49 39 00
information@saint-etiennetourisme.com
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Saint-Etienne Metropole Tourism board
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Saint-Etienne looks forward to sharing with
you its sense of community, creativity and
design.
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Chevrières
There’s so much to see and do in and around
Saint-Etienne: design, culture, modern art,
nature, history, industrial heritage, sport, leisure, 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
addresses down in this book.
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Page after page, this book will take you on
a voyage of discoveries around the many
facets and variety that Saint-Etienne Metropole has to offer to its visitors.
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Cité du design:
As a City of Design, the concept of
design is firmly rooted here On-site
catering
available!
Biennale
Internationale Design
Saint-Etienne:
a unique landmark event
in Saint-Etienne.
The Cité du design is open to the general
public. It is a higher education establishment and a facility for research, experiments, company support and conferences.
The lively and vibrant establishment also
hosts temporary exhibitions.
W here?
Key facts
Opening times
The Cité du design was designed by architects Finn Geipel and Giulia Andi to bring
together renovated buildings (former
arms factory) and modern installations
such as the Platine: lecture theatre, greenhouse, exhibition rooms, resource centre,
shop, designer’s office and even an Observation Tower.
Cité du design (ticket office and shop):
fair, as it is structured around exhibitions
Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm (not
including bank holidays).
and a strong emphasis on contemporary art
Resource centre:
in a festive atmosphere full of events, tours
Do not 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.
Cité du design
3 rue Javelin Pagnon
42000 Saint-Etienne
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 49 74 70
www.citedudesign.com
Tuesday to Thursday from 11am to 6pm and
Friday from 11am to 5pm (closure during bank
holidays, Christmas holidays and August).
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 47 88 02
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Saint-Etienne is a member of the
UNESCO “Creative Cities Network”
in the design field*.
Saint-Etienne has a rich history associated with industrial modernity and
is a land of creators and inventors. It
is a constantly changing, driven by a
dynamic connection between art and
industry.
The biennial event is very different to a trade
being made accessible to the general public
and workshops.
10th edition in March 2017
How much does it cost?
* On a par with Buenos Aires, Berlin,
Entrance fee: from 4 to 5 €
Montréal, Nagoya, Kobe, Shenzhen,
Shanghai, Séoul, Graz, Pékin, Beijing,
Bilbao, Curitiba, Dundee, Helsinki
and Turin.
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.
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The Saint-Etienne Metropolitan Museum
of modern and contemporary art is a
French and European reference point for
art and design that is accessible to all!
Places worth highlighting
The most important museum of modern
and contemporary art in the area is wellknown for its international exhibitions
which are major events in France.
Its reference collection is revealed through
innovative, thematic shows, renewed regularly.
The museum is also recognised for the
richness and variety of its events on offer
to the public, with something for everyone
throughout the whole year!
To discover
Family events, tours for children, guided
tours suitable for all (Wednesday at 2:30
pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm and
4pm, every day at 2:30pm during the holidays), shows, lectures, workshops and fun
tours all create a vision of art that is very
much alive.
A place to visit time
and again
The Museum Shop has on offer an unrivalled selection of books, magazines, presents,
design objects, games and craft activities
for children...and adults!
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W here?
Musée d’art moderne et contemporain de
Saint-Etienne Métropole
Rue Fernand Léger
42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 79 52 41
www.mam-st-etienne.fr
D id you kn
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It is the first
museum of th
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doors in 1987
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How to get here?
Take the T1 tramway to "Hôpital Nord" and
get off at the "Musée d’art moderne et
contemporain" stop.
If you’re travelling from Saint-Etienne Châteaucreux train station:
Take the T2 tramway to "Terrasse" and get off
at the terminus and take the T1 tramway to
"Hôpital Nord" and get off at the "Musée d’art
moderne et contemporain" stop.
On-site dining
facilities!
By motorway from Lyon and ClermondFerrand, exit Saint-Etienne North, La Terrasse.
Opening times
Open every day from 10am to 6pm. Closed
Tuesdays and January 1st, May 1st, July 14th,
August 15th, November 1st, December 25th.
Open on Tuesday during Zone A school holidays.
How much does it cost?
Self-guided tour: from 4.5 to 5.5 €
Guided tour: from 5 to 7 €
Free on 1st Sunday of the month
and for children aged 15 and under.
Rates 2015.
Musée d’art moderne et contemporain de
Saint-Etienne Métropole
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Site Le Corbusier :
unique in Europe
To keep in mind
Did you know?
The biggest urban and European architectural site of Le Corbusier is at Firminy. Site
Le Corbusier brings together 4 historical
buildings and has received the 20th Century Heritage accreditation. The Firminy-Vert
district, which symbolises industrial France
during the ‘Trente Glorieuses’ (‘thirty glorious years’ or the years of reconstruction
following the Second World War), received
the Grand Prix for Urban Planning in 1961.
The architect Le Corbusier co-chaired the
association for the synthesis of the plastic arts with Matisse and he also corresponded with Chagall.
In 1950, he was called in India by the
Prime Minister Nehru to build a major
city symbol of peace.
In Bagdad, he built his second world
olympic stadium with the Fiminy’s
one.
A Utopia Accomplished
Absolute must-see!
Site Le Corbusier tells part of the story of
the grand social and urban utopias of the
past century. These utopias were born as
a result of a coming together of visionary
architects and bold professionals who
shared the same belief: architecture and
modern urban planning could help build a
better world.
Wednesdays and Saturdays guided tours
are very appreciated. Do not forget to make
a reservation.
Knowledgeable guides will give you the
keys to understanding 20th century architecture.
Enjoy the stunning play of light during the
free morning tour of the church of SaintPierre.
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To discover
Firminy’s site proposes you 2 movies, a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions,
game booklet, indoor and outdoor visit
tours, shows, creative workshops, architectural models, conferences, 2 stores, etc.
And take a good, close look - because here
the concrete walls hold many surprises:
walls designed as musical scores, pews
shaped like musical notes, light shafts and
skylights, etc.
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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 Firminy
and exit junction 34.
By train
Firminy train station (10 minutes on foot)
Site Le Corbusier
By bus
Boulevard Périphérique du stade
42700 Firminy
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 61 08 72
www.sitelecorbusier.com
Car park: Maison de la Culture
From Saint-Etienne: ligne 1 to the final stop
"église Le Corbusier".
Opening times
Visit the website www.sitelecorbusier.com
How much does it cost?
Le Corbusier,
Saint-Pierre church
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Musée d’Art et d’Industrie:
at the heart of design
Did you know?
W here?
Renovated and extended in 2001 by the
architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. The Museum of Art and Design is at the crossroads
between art and history, science and technology and the most modern design.
2 place Louis Comte
42000 Saint-Etienne
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 49 73 00
www.mai.saint-etienne.fr
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How to get here?
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The bicycle is born
The history of cycling is integral to SaintEtienne. The first French bicycle was invented here in 1886.
An impressive collection of weapons from
the Middle Ages to the present day
The focus is on hunting and war weapons
to reflect Saint-Etienne’s artisan expertise
and production.
Saint-Etienne, the capital of ribbons
The museum houses the largest collection of ribbons in the world. Unique
pieces lead us away from the silk routes to
new fabrics, from creation to production,
from older fashions to fashion design.
By tramway:
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: 5.20 € full price,
4.10 € reduced rate.
Guided tour: 6.40 € full price,
4.70 € reduced rate.
For groups from 10 persons:
5.50 € per person
Under 16’s free.
Rates 2015.
Stay in the know
Visit the website for a list of annual exhibitions, events and workshops for all ages.
Musée d’Art et d’Industrie
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Follow in the footsteps of the miners on the
evocative trail and explore daily life in the
mine and how skills and knowledge evolved.
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Le Puits Couriot / Parc-Musée de la
Mine: An updated museum in which
to explore the drama of the mine.
The Couriot pit is at the heart of the mining site and is classed as an historical building. It
is an exceptional heritage site in which families or friends can discover the world of coal
in the Saint Etienne area and find out about men who worked there.
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The museum offers the chance to discover the world of mining through its buildings, which, since their closure in 1973,
have preserved the traces of the men who
worked there, and to follow in the footsteps of the miners with its unique reconstructed mine gallery.
Since 2012, Couriot has been the subject of an important programme of work
aimed at protecting its heritage, making
your visit more enjoyable and updating its
visitor’s trail.
Since December 2014, the site has
unveiled 1 000 m2 of new exhibition
space. A children’s playground, picnic
areas and large lawns are available to
all on an 8 hectare park surrounding the
headframe.
After having examined the ‘grand lavabo’
(large washroom), go down into the
depths of the mine inside the cages attached to the headframe, then climb aboard
the pit train and discover the reconstructed
mine gallery which is as close to reality as
possible.
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Le Puits Couriot / Parc-Musée de la Mine
When you resurface, you can continue
your tour by exploring the imposing machines
which breathed life into the mine, as well
as the other heritage areas on the site
(lamp room, hoist room, energy room, etc.).
Where?
Le Puits Couriot / Parc-Musée de la Mine
3 boulevard Maréchal Franchet d’Esperey
42000 Saint-Etienne
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 43 83 23
www.musee-mine.saint-etienne.fr
/new/
How to get here?
By bus
Ligne 7, stop "Musée de la Mine"
By car
Boulevard urbain, exit "Le Clapier".
Opening times
Le Parc-Musée de la Mine is open every day except Monday morning and January 1st, May 1st,
July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, December
25th. July to August 9:30am to 12:30pm (last
guided tour at 11am) - 2pm to 6:30pm (last
guided tour at 5:30pm).the rest of the year
9am to 12:30pm (last guided tour at 11am) 2pm to 6pm (last guided tour at 4:30pm).
Pre-booking is required for groups.
Combien ?
Guided tour full price: 6.40 €
Guided tour reduced rate: : 4.70 €
Free for children aged 16 and under.
Self-guided tour full price: 4.50 €
Self-guided tour reduced rate: 3 €
Rates 2015.
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Best p
icks!
Explore the legend of
‘the greens’ at the ‘Musée des Verts’.
French first museum dedicated to a football team, the Musée des Verts is housed in
an exceptional site: the Geoffroy-Guichard
Stadium. This museum is not to be missed,
whether you are an ASSE supporter or are
just interested in the history of this legendary team.
Did you know?
From Autumn 2015, football fans will be
able to tour the legendary ‘Cauldron’ stadium, which has been enlarged to seat 42
000 in preparation for UEFA EURO 2016TM.
Le Musée des Verts is also varied temporary exhibitions, renewed every six months.
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To know the museum’s programming, visit
the website: www.museedesverts.fr
How to get here?
Tramway T1 or T2, stop "Geoffroy-Guichard"
Not to be missed!
W here?
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
14 rue Paul et Pierre Guichard
42028 Saint-Etienne Cedex 1
Tél. : +33 (0)4 77 92 31 80
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Planétarium:
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Get closer to the stars in the night sky
thanks to the astronomical simulator at
the heart of the first 3D planetarium in
France.
Come and escape
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 Fauriel
28 rue Pierre et Dominique Ponchardier
42100 Saint-Etienne
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 33 43 01
www.planetarium-st-etienne.fr
Booking recommended
Bus lignes 8 et 9, stop "Le Marais"
How to get here?
How much does it cost?
Ligne 6, stop "Centre de Congrès",
Ligne 9, stop "Résidence Guinard".
By bus (The closest stops):
Entrance fee (with audioguide): from 5 €
(reduced rate) to 7 €.
By car
Guided tour: from 10 € (reduced rate) to 12 €
How much does it cost?
For any further information visit the website:
www.museedesverts.fr
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2D show: 7.10 € full price, 6 € reduced rate
(Rates valid until the end of 2015).
3D show: 10.30 € full price, 9.30 € inhabitants
of Saint-Etienne, 8.20 € reduced rate.
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City tour 1:
with its origins in Saint-Etienne-style
design
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1 st stage of the 1.2 km walk: Châteaucreux 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 "Fusillée"
sculpture and the stunning "Tabourets"
by François Bauchet.
2 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.
3 Chavanelle Square opens up a world
of modern artwork such as Gyslain Bertholon and Maxime Bourgeaux’s "‘R’ du
large", "Les colosses" by Yannick Vey, the
"Pouet" by Remi Jacquier, "Pas à pas" by
Dugave Chantal and "Le cube gigogne" by
Jérôme Balme et Dorothée Noirbent.
Just minutes from the tramway (T1 to
"Terrasse") you’ll find la 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 Le Zénith by Sir Norman Foster.
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Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 49 39 00
or go to: www.saint-etiennetourisme.com/en
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City tour 2: Saint-Etienne, parks
and gardens one step at a time
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!
1 Puits Couriot / Parc-Musée de la Mine
3 Jardin des Plantes
The preservation and promotion of the
city’s mining heritage make this place
unique and a great place to soak up SaintEtienne’s industrial heritage (cf p. 12).
The garden is at the top of the city on Villeboeuf hill with a rich variety of flora and
fantastic views of the surroundings.
2 Musée d’Art et d’Industrie garden
Two very different settings in the garden
surrounding the museum:
• a forest walk via the upper entrance following the Larousse ascent;
• a beautiful garden via the main entrance
with square patches of dye plants
producing natural vegetable dyes.
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.
Check www.saint-etiennetourisme.com to discover the program.
heading: A voir, à faire / Visites guidées.
4 Montée du Crêt de Roc
At the top, enjoy one of the finest views of
the city center.
5 Parc François Mitterrand
The park opened in 2011 and is ideal for
strolls, family activities, etc.
We also recommend
Musée du Vieux Saint-Etienne
Uncover the unique history of France’s first
industrial city in a 17th century mansion.
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W here?
Opening times
Hôtel de Villeneuve
Tuesday to Saturday: 2:30pm to 6pm (except
on bank holidays).
13 bis rue Gambetta
42000 Saint-Etienne
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 25 74 32
www.vieux-saint-etienne.com
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How much does it cost?
Entrance fee: 3 €
Reduced rate: 2 €
Free for children aged 18 and under
Other nearby parks which can be reached by bus or tram:
• Parc de Montaud: sports, relaxation - Bus ligne 21, stop "Lycée B. Charvet" Bus ligne 16, stop "Parc de Montaud"
• Parc de l’Europe: strolls, relaxation, playground - Bus lignes 4, 6 and 18, stop "Parc de l’Europe"
• Parc Jean Marc: pony rides, playground, relaxation – tramway T1 and Bus ligne 17, stop "Lycée S. Weil"
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Saint-Etienne, a multifaceted
city of culture
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 international artists… you’ll be spoilt for choice: festivals (Paroles et Musiques, 7 Collines,
Rhino Jazz, Arts Burlesques, BWD12, etc.), theatre-cafés, small theatres, etc.
Opéra de Saint-Etienne,
lively advocate for the art of opera
A love of opera is not just an empty phrase
in Saint-Etienne!
Opera has certainly remained one of the
greatest cultural conduits in the Loire for
46 years, influenced no doubt by the great
Jules Massenet, who was born in Montaud in 1842 and who made his mark on
the city of Saint-Etienne with both his
magnificent works and his festival.
A fantastic musical journey awaits you at
the ‘Opéra de Saint-Etienne’, with its truly
magnificent orchestra and choirs.
Le Zénith, on the front row
The only Zénith in the Rhône-Alpes region
will take your breath away with its aerodynamic structure designed by the internati
nal architect Sir Norman Foster.
Le Zénith Auditorium can be adjusted to accommodate between 970 to 5,396 people
seated and between 1,838 to 7,092 people
seated or standing. These many di fferent
configurations enable it tohosts major
French and international productions along
with sports events, business conve ntions,
conferences, seminars and private functions.
W here?
Le Zénith
46 rue des Aciéries
42000 Saint-Etienne
www.zenith-saint-etienne.fr
Please visit the website for a list of events.
How to get here?
By bus
Where?
Jardin des plantes
42000 Saint-Etienne
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 47 83 40
www.operatheatredesaintetienne.fr
Please visit the website for a list of events.
How to get here?
Bus lignes 6, 7 and 9, stop "Place Villebœuf"
Bus ligne 16, stop "Villebœuf-le-Haut"
Ligne 9, stop "Zénith"
Dare to try the ‘Opéra de Saint-Étienne’!
By car
A72, exit "Geoffroy-Guichard / Zénith"
Le Fil : at the forefront of the current music
scene
La Comédie: creativity at the helm
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.
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 alongside up and coming companies.
Where?
It is also one of 11 Drama Schools training
the performers of the future.
www.lacomedie.fr
W here?
Le Fil
20 boulevard Thiers (Plaine Achille)
42000 Saint-Etienne
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Le Fil
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 34 46 40
www.le-fil.com
How to get here?
By bus
Lignes 33, 27 et 11B, stop "Parc
des Expositions"
Ligne 8, stop "Etablissement technique
du Marais"
Ligne 9, stop "Rue des Aciéries"
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7 avenue Emile Loubet
42000 Saint-Etienne
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 25 01 24
Please visit the website for a list of events.
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Nature tour 1: feel the magic of
the Gorges de la Loire!
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.
1 Village of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
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 chateau.
Get your bearings: head towards the ha
rbour at the bottom of the village.
5 Village of Chambles
Have a walk around this charming medieval village perched on high!
Get your bearings: take the D108 to
Unieux.
6 The Bridge of the Bicentenary
of the Revolution in Pertuiset(Unieux)
The bridge was opened in 1989 and has
incredible views of the Gorges de la Loire.
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board for further information.
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 49 39 00
or go to: www.saint-etiennetourisme.com/en
2 Saint-Victor-sur-Loire Harbour
Over 300 boats moor here every year making it one of the biggest inland ports in
France. The lake’s 365 hectares are ideal for
swimming, water sports and fishing!
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heading: See and go
Get your bearings: retrace your steps and
take the D25 then the D32.
Explore the richness of the
Loire Gorges with a guided
cruise on board the boat ‘Le
Grangent’. Meeting point at
the landing stage in SaintVictor-sur-Loire harbour.
www.croisieres-gorges-loire.fr
3 Dam of Grangent, Belvedere on island of Grangent
At the foot of the road stand Grangent
tower, fortress and chapel.
These buildings were once on a rocky outcrop 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).
4 Château d’Essalois
The Château d’Essalois overlooks the Lake
of Grangent on the other side of the dam.
You can see the charming hamlet of Camaldules from the foot of the lakeside of
the castle.
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Get your bearings: take the D108 to
Chambles.
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Nature tour 2: Pilat nature park,
a taste of the great outdoors
This fabulous mountain range is ideal for sports throughout the year and is averitable treasure chest that simply begs to be uncovered. It is home to Pilat regional
nature park whose landscapes are as diverse as its history.
1 Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez: a charterhouse turned village
Listed as one of the Plus Beaux Villages
de France® and recognised as a Village de
Caractère en Loire, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
is a unique site in Europe. Follow in the
footsteps of the Carthusian monks on one
of our tours and our animations for all the
family.
How much does it cost?
Guided tour: 6 €
Reduced rate: 3.50 €
Visitor guide for self-guided tour: 1€
Free for children aged 12 and under
W here?
Chartreuse - Le Bourg
3 Saint-Chamond: the doors to
Pilat park
4 Rochetaillée: high in the hills
The town also has many other listed buildings to explore: ‘la Maison des chanoines’,
the former ‘Hôtel Dieu’ (general hospital),
the church of Saint-Pierre, the former Gillet Thaon dyeing facility and the Town Hall.
This little village proudly overlooks the
impressive Vallée du Furan.
During your visit we recommend walking
the wallwalk and the garden stairs. The
Barrage de Rochetaillée, also known as the
Gouffre d’Enfer dam, was opened in 1866
and is the perfect place for a walk among
fir trees and cliff sides.
Go to: www.saint-etiennetourisme.com/en
heading: See and go
42800 Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 20 20 81
www.chartreuse-saintecroixenjarez.com
www.facebook.com/tourismechartreuse
Opening times
July 1st to August 31th: every day from
10:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6:30pm.
The rest of the year: Tuesday to Sunday,
school holidays and bank holidays from
10:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6pm (winter only the weekend).
Self-guided or guided tour.
2 La Maison des Tresses et Lacets : some surprising machines in action.
Où ?
Maison des Tresses et Lacets
119 route des moulins - Moulin Pinte
42740 La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 20 91 06 / 06 66 25 43 25
www.tressesetlacets.fr
How much does it cost?
Entrance fee: 5 €
Free for children aged 8 and under.
Opening times
Open from 1st March to 31th October from
Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
November: Friday to Sunday from 2pm to
6pm.
The site is available for guided tours only
which leave at 2:30pm and 4pm.
Store / Educational activities / Workshops / Heritage days /
Temporary exhibitions / Open-air concerts and theatre / etc.
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‘La Maison des tresses et lacets’ (a braid
and shoelace company) is a living museum to past knowledge and an example
of a rich industrial past housed in a former
textiles factory on the banks of the Dorlay.
The traditional manufacture of shoelaces,
braids and streamers, etc. is brought to life
by 54 wooden looms. A discovery trail outside gives further information on how the
hydropower works.
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Explore the nearby Vallée du Gier
The Vallée du Gier is full of surprises and just a few kilometres from SaintEtienne. Start off with a walk on Saint-Ennemond Hill in Saint-Chamond (15 km
from Saint-Etienne - road to Lyon).
La Mourine
Delve into the history of the forge at the
nearby ironmongery, La Mourine, in SaintMartin-la-Plaine.
Past and present come together: reconstruction of a workshop, the manufacture of
forged items, slide show, display of antique
and modern tools.
W here?
Château des Bruneaux
W here?
Combe Plotton
42800 Saint-Martin-la-Plaine
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 75 18 68
www.espace-zoologique.com
Opening times
3 rue de Chanzy
42700 Firminy
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 89 38 46
www.chateaudesbruneaux.fr
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Opening times
Open daily from 2pm to 6pm.
March 29 to October 24 : open every day
from 9am to 6pm. October 25th to March 26th:
open every day from 10am to 4pm.
Closed on Mondays, November 1st, December
25th and january 1st.
How much does it cost?
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Entrance fee: 14 €
Reduced rate: 10 €
Visit of the chateau
Entrance fee: 3.50 €
Reduced rate: 2.30 €
Opening times
Free for children aged 6 and under.
Open every weekend from April to October
from 2pm to 6pm.
Entrance fee: 5 €
Reduced rate: 4 €
Guided tour (approx. 2 hours).
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The museum is exhibiting a superb collection of over 150 vehicles, bringing two centuries of fire-fighting history to life.
Where?
10 rue de l’abattoir
42700 Firminy
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 10 06 86 / 06 50 08 88 75
www.ville-firminy.fr
Opening times
Open Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays
from 2pm to 6pm.
Open on Wednesdays during school vacation.
How much does it cost?
Entrance fee: 4 €
Free for children aged 10 and under.
La Mourine
2 rue Antoine Seytre
42800 Saint-Martin-la-Plaine
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 93 45 80
www.maisondesforgerons.fr
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Explore its 18th century apartments, chapel,
garden, bakery, nailor workshop and mining
tunnel.
Zoo park of Saint-Martin-la-Plaine
Do not miss seeing the ‘Espace Zoologique’ (zoological park) in Saint-Martin-laPlaine. 12 hectares, pretty plants, over 100
species and 850 animals from Africa, Asia,
America and Oceania. The park helps to
protect threatened and endangered species
Please note: The ‘Espace Zoologique’ in
Saint-Martin-la-Plaine created the ‘Tonga
Terre d’Accueil’ organisation to help abandoned primates and felines captured by
the authorities on French soil. For any further information visit the website: www.
association-tonga.com
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A Tribute to Saint-Etienne’s
Expertise
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
This tour starts at the Maison du Patrimoine
et de la Mesure in La Talaudière.
This 1860 building houses a collection of
weights and measuring tools: three centuries 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.
W here?
Opening times
Open Thursday, Friday, 1st and 3rd Sunday of
each month from 2pm to 6pm.
Closed during school holidays for Christmas
and Easter, August and bank holidays.
How much does it cost?
Entrance fee: 2.30 €
Reduced rate: 0.80 € for children aged 16 and
under.
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mesure
Parc public - Rue du Stade
42350 La Talaudière
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 01 06 63
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From its Medieval wing to its Renaissance
wing, ‘Château de Bouthéon’ will open
its doors to you for a fascinating visit that
combines nature and culture. Explore the
river Loire aquariums and an interpretation
centre about Forez. Get involved with current events and entertainment, and enjoy
a stroll around the botanical gardens and
animal park. ‘Château de Bouthéon’: a time
for relaxation and wonderment to share as
a family!
Chateau de Bouthéon
Time stands still at the Maison du Passementier where you can see how woven or
braided items for furniture and clothing
were made at the beginning of the 20th
century.
Rue Mathieu de Bourbon
42160 Andrézieux-Bouthéon
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 55 78 00
www.chateau-boutheon.com
W here?
Open seven days a week.
Except December 25th and January 1st
Maison du passementier
20 rue Victor Hugo
42651 Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds
Tel.: +33 (0)4 77 95 09 82
www.ville-st-jean-bonnefonds.fr
Opening times
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‘Château de Bouthéon’ combines nature and culture
with the power to fascinate!
Where?
Maison du passementier
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Your first encounter with the Forez
Wednesday, Friday and 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday
of each month from 2pm to 6pm. Any other
time by appointment. Closed during bank
holidays.
How much does it cost?
Entrance fee: 3 €
Reduced rate: 1.50 €
Free for children aged 10 and under and also
every Sunday.
How much does it cost?
Visit the website:
www.chateau-bouteon.com
How to get here?
By bus (arrêts les plus proches) :
Ligne 37, stop "Bouthéon centre"
Ligne 38, stop "Rond-Point de la roue"
By car
From Saint-Etienne, take the A72 in the direction of Andrézieux-Bouthéon, exit 8b.
Not to be missed:
the animal and botanical park.
Opening times
June 15th to September 14th:
from 10am to 7pm.
September 15th to June 14th:
from 2pm to 6pm.
Last entry is one hour
before closing time.
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CITY CARD
Saint-Etienne officially classified French Tech!
We are convinced that the city of the future will be digital or will not be!
A key player in this revolution, the Saint-Etienne region presents itself as
the national benchmark for digital design.
4,000 jobs will be created in digital industries and services.
We are # Design Tech!
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10,000 digital jobs in 750 companies,
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1.5M€ of income
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Numélink, a cluster with European classification
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"Manufacture", a creative district, reserved for digital experimentation
and innovation and unique in France,
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The only French city to be part of UNESCO's
Creative Cities of Design Network And many other
advantages…
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TRANSPORTS / TRANSPORTS
VISITES GUIDEES / GUIDED TOURS
ACTIVITES DE LOISIRS / LEISURE
SHOPPING / SHOPPING
RESTAURANTS / RESTAURANTS
En vente à l’Office de Tourisme de Saint-Etienne et sur
* Tarif 2015 sujet à modification / Price subject to change
à partir de
from 18 €
www.saint-etiennecitycard.com
Follow us on Twitter @FrenchTechSte
The French Tech initiative is part of a dynamic
collective project which aims to make France
one of the top start-up nations. Tomorrow's
start-up champions will create jobs and
economic value in France.
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