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Légny

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Rhône

Charming little village of the Pierres Dorées, in the Rhône, Légny takes place at the natural crossroads of three valleys, about thirty kilometers from Lyon. It is located in the heart of Beaujolais wine, near Theizé, Bagnols and Sarcey.

Old, the town has developed quietly over the centuries gradually taking the face that we know today. Paradise lovers outdoor life with its many green spaces, Légny unveils beautiful landscapes to travel the time of hiking. After being mainly agricultural, the village has gradually revitalized, turning in particular to crafts.

Its modest architectural heritage and its proximity to some of the most beautiful tourist sites in the region make it a popular holiday resort.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLégny
Postcode69620
Latitude45.9087840 (N 45° 54’ 32”)
Longitude4.5837020 (E 4° 35’ 1”)
AltitudeFrom 233m to 347m
Surface area3.97 km²
Population699 inhabitants
Density176 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (33 km, 38 min)
Insee code69111
IntercommunalityCC Beaujolais Pierres Dorées
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Val d'Oingt1.4 km (3 min)
Le Breuil2.8 km (7 min)
Moiré3 km (9 min)
Bagnols4 km (7 min)
La Flachère5 km (10 min)
Chessy5.1 km (8 min)
Frontenas5.6 km (9 min)
Sarcey5.8 km (10 min)
Saint-Vérand6.9 km (12 min)
Châtillon7.3 km (11 min)
Ternand8.1 km (12 min)
Theizé8.2 km (14 min)
Saint-Germain-Nuelles8.4 km (12 min)
Alix9 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

The Domaine de la Flachère is the most popular site for Légny visitors. Quiet forest, it has several marked hiking trails, as well as explanatory panels on different species of trees. Picnic tables are set up for walks with family or friends.

Do not miss the Tarrets Bridges, a tourist and craft center. It is crossed by the Tour des Pierres Dorées.

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

An egg hunt is organized every year in the area of ​​La Flachère on Easter Sunday.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Horse ride in Green Beaujolais
Nature and the great outdoors50 € to 220 € Chamelet (10.4 km)
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (14.2 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Lyon - In French
Entertainment24 € Lyon (25 km)
Explore the Parc de la Tête d'Or by Segway – 2 hours
Entertainment59 € Lyon (25 km)
Segway Initiation in Central Lyon – 1 hour
Entertainment39 € Lyon (25 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (13.7 km)
Hidden Treasures Circuit
Village visitEasy1:00Villefranche-sur-Saône (13.9 km)
Circuit of the Cross of the Fol - Observatory of the landscapes of Montrottier
HikeEasy1:40Montrottier (15.9 km)
Clochemerle
Village visitEasy40 minVaux-en-Beaujolais (16.4 km)
Mountain bike tour to discover the Val de Saône
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy50 minMontmerle-sur-Saône (23 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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