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Le Chambon-Feugerolles

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At the heart of the valley of the Ondaine at the foot of the Natural Park of Pilat, Le Chambon-Feugerolles is characterized by its economic vitality, its dynamic culture and sports, and pleasant living environment with its wooded hills, valleys and "three flowers ".

The history of the city is related to steel, iron working and metal. In the 19th century, its development follows that of coal mining in the basin Etienne. The town now has a significant industrial base and the presence of leading companies in their field.

City where sport and culture are seen as "a way of life," Le Chambon-Feugerolles offers a wide range of activities with many facilities and the presence of 130 associations, a guarantee of diversified services.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLe Chambon-Feugerolles
Postcode42500
Tourism label
Latitude45.3958830 (N 45° 23’ 45”)
Longitude4.3254130 (E 4° 19’ 31”)
AltitudeFrom 464m to 849m
Surface area17.51 km²
Population11944 inhabitants
Density682 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureSaint-Etienne (12.5 km, 15 min)
Insee code42044
IntercommunalityME Saint-Etienne Métropole
DepartmentLoire
TerritoriesLyonnais, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Firminy4.1 km (11 min)
La Ricamarie5 km (10 min)
Saint-Romain-les-Atheux7.1 km (10 min)
Unieux9.6 km (12 min)
Saint-Just-Malmont9.7 km (14 min)
Fraisses9.8 km (13 min)
Roche-la-Molière10.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon10.9 km (15 min)
Saint-Étienne11.6 km (16 min)
Planfoy12.2 km (13 min)
Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure13.3 km (13 min)
Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds13.6 km (15 min)
Saint-Genest-Malifaux13.8 km (18 min)
Caloire14 km (17 min)
Villars14.4 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Architectural curiosities: cave chapel Cotatay dam and (wealth of the 20th century) Church of St. Clement of neo-classical, well Marais, shopping galleries of 30 years.

Sculptures in parks and Jean Moulin du Bouchet.

Natural Attractions: Valley Cotatay; Valley Valchérie, beech forest area classified ZNIEFF; Dubessy plateau.

Starting point for hiking trails (map available at City Hall, 6 trails).

Places of interest

Performance halls
Transport

Events and festivities

Market Place Jean Jaurès on Mondays and Fridays.

March-April: (L) led to another, meetings and fashion clothing.

June: Festival of the Game

September: Forum associations or Champions Trophy (alternating).

October-June: inter-cultural season "Heart of season" (concerts in The Forge and the Cultural Space Albert Camus).

November: Festival "Les Oreilles en pointe" and Day of the Soil.

December: Christmas Market.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 9°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Regional Natural Park of Pilat (city gate).

Gorges de la Loire.

Site of Le Corbusier Firminy.

Museums of Saint-Etienne (mining museum, art museum and Industry, Museum of Modern Art, the city of design).

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Segway trip
Entertainment30 € Tence (31 km)
Tour and wine-tasting at the Domaine des Bardes
Local flavoursFreeEclassan (42 km)
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (47 km)
Museum of Weaving and Silk-making
Culture and education4 € to 6 € Bussières (49 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
From the Puy to the Pond
HikeIntermediate3:05Lézigneux (28 km)
Circuit Le Vieil Ecotay - ATV
Mountain bike itineraryAthletic1:25Montbrison (29 km)
Small tour of the town of Vinzieux
HikeEasy2:30Vinzieux (30 km)
Trees and legends in the Loire gorges
HikeEasy45 minRetournac (31 km)
Yssingeaux Pur Suc - Saint-Roch Hill
HikeEasy1:30Yssingeaux (32 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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