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La Talaudière

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Town in the Loire region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, La Talaudière takes place at the gates of Saint-Etienne, in the Onzon Valley. It is located near Saint-Christo-en-Jarez, Saint-Chamond and Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds.

Installed in an area with ancient human occupation, La Talaudière town was officially founded in the early nineteenth century by royal order to facilitate the operation of coal mines Chazotte. These were closed in the late 1960s, when the city of transforming the economic landscape.

Today rewarded with three flowers in the Competition of Cities and Villages in bloom, La Talaudière has developed a charming face that continues to attract visitors passing through the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Talaudière
Postcode42350
Tourism label
Latitude45.4807020 (N 45° 28’ 51”)
Longitude4.4329110 (E 4° 25’ 58”)
AltitudeFrom 473m to 696m
Surface area7.63 km²
Population7143 inhabitants
Density936 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureSaint-Etienne (8.1 km, 16 min)
Insee code42305
IntercommunalityME Saint-Etienne Métropole
DepartmentLoire
TerritoriesLyonnais, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Sorbiers2.1 km (5 min)
La Tour-en-Jarez4.3 km (8 min)
L'Étrat4.9 km (7 min)
Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds5.2 km (10 min)
Saint-Priest-en-Jarez6.4 km (11 min)
Saint-Chamond7.4 km (11 min)
Saint-Étienne8 km (15 min)
Villars8.4 km (15 min)
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez9.7 km (16 min)
La Fouillouse10.8 km (15 min)
Saint-Héand11.1 km (15 min)
Saint-Genest-Lerpt11.2 km (16 min)
Valfleury11.8 km (18 min)
La Gimond12.2 km (22 min)
Fontanès12.3 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Strolling down the streets of the city, you can discover the traditional architecture of the buildings, before heading to the Heritage House and the measure that is just outside the city park. Inside, you can find a museum addressing the heritage of the region through interesting collections of objects.

Be sure not to go to the Cultural Center Le Sou offering several shows a year, and a movie theater equipped.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Performance halls

Events and festivities

The weekly markets are held every Tuesday and Saturday morning.

In June, a festival game is available for all ages.

In December, up to the street party and entertainment.

Photos

Weights and Measures
Weights and Measures
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (35 km)
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (41 km)
Museum of Weaving and Silk-making
Culture and education4 € to 6 € Bussières (42 km)
Segway trip
Entertainment30 € Tence (42 km)
Tour and wine-tasting at the Domaine des Bardes
Local flavoursFreeEclassan (43 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Boucle of Saint-Just Saint-Rambert in Saint-Cyprien
HikeEasy2:10Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (13.8 km)
L'Etang David - Discovering the Loire Edge
HikeIntermediate1:05Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (14.9 km)
Saint-Just Saint-Rambert - illustrated historical journey
HikeEasy20 minSaint-Just-Saint-Rambert (15 km)
Trails of Veauchette - ​​Banks of Loire
HikeEasy1:05Veauchette (15.9 km)
Small tour of the town of Vinzieux
HikeEasy2:30Vinzieux (27 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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