Neuville-sur-Saône is a commune of the Rhône, region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 15 km north of Lyon.
Although modest in terms of area (5 km²), its present territory of the characteristics that explain the history and prosperity of the city. It has indeed developed on the left bank of the Saône is the limit "west", while a steep terrain announces the plateau of Dombes east.
Moreover, on the edge of the Golden Mountains, the course of the Saone to approach Neuville is somehow a bottleneck.
Occupied since the Neolithic and then the Romans, the village is equipped with fortifications in the Middle Ages and in 1630, the archbishop of Lyon acquires a residence.
Meanwhile, from the fifteenth century, the river port is a step for cargo vessels connecting Lyon to Chalon. This boosts local trade and industrial units (including textiles) enhance the prosperity of the town.
Today, with nearly 7500 inhabitants, Neuville-sur-Saône continues to enjoy the attractions of the Saône and its associative and cultural dynamism as the development of its built and natural heritage make it a stage of interest near Lyon, Beaujolais and Dombes.
In terms of heritage, several sites of interest can stake a discovery tour of the city.
A signal to start the old castle of Vimy (original name of the city), mentioned in the twelfth century. Destroyed in the XV, it was partly rebuilt and renovated two towers are even in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Given in the town in 1869 by an industrialist, the castle was converted from 2010 into housing. Outbuildings shelter also the MJC.
Newest since built in 1458, Castle Ombreval did overshadow the original castle especially after its acquisition in 1630 by an archbishop of Lyon. It becomes a very comfortable residence. In 1961, transferred to the town, it houses the town hall of Neuville. As for the park, it turns into a public garden. The moats, a chapel, a hunting lodge or a nymphaeum (fountain ornamented) have also been preserved and enhanced.
See again, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption whose construction was completed in 1681. We observe particular the quality of materials (golden stone of Couzon in the Golden Mountains) and shaped steeples skylights that evoke the Lyon church of Hotel Dieu. Inside, the stalls surmounted by painted panels and choir decorated with carved woodwork (XVIII) appear beautiful and justified the protection of the church as historical monuments. As for the organ from the former convent of the Cordeliers in Lyon, it was restored, like the church and its facade.
In another genre, the concrete bridge in 1934 of three spans of 50 m is an example of the expertise of the interwar period. He succeeded a suspension bridge nineteenth.
Note that to understand family and entertaining way the local heritage, a treasure hunt is designed, including available in town hall. Information at +33 4 72 08 70 00.
In terms of "nature" leisure and sports, walks or hikes can include wooded area northeast of the municipal area, commonly called the Park by the inhabitants of Neuville. This is the former estate of baronial hunting, and walls of remains or defensive construction elements are always visible. Shared with the neighboring localities of Montanay and Genay, the Vallon des Torrières, classified sensitive natural area, can also be included in a marked course, as obviously the banks of the Saône. Maps and information +33 4 72 56 70 40 or +33 4 74 07 27 40.
At the Saône, still, fans of wakesurf (where the surfer enjoys the groove of the boat to which it is connected) can contact the 06 February 21 06 72. For a river cruise or rent a speedboat, the April 78 42 96 81 need to join.
For a fishing again Saône proves interesting: learn about suitable sites and regulation at +33 4 72 18 01 80.
Finally, a game of tennis, it should reserve a court at +33 4 78 91 42 68.
Culturally, two theater groups are based on the common (information +33 6 98 35 05 99 +33 6 98 66 07 88) and a cinema is also present (Program +33 4 78 91 54 73).
The library finally offers entertainment and exhibitions. Information +33 4 78 91 21 40.
The 3rd weekend of March Saône Rock Festival with several concerts.
On May 1, communal feast with fun activities and music.
In late June the town hosts concerts in the Pianissimes festival in the Val de Saône.
In late September, Japanism festival dedicated to Japanese culture and manga.
In November, Neuville hosts shows in the Saône festival scene that covers the entire region.
Every Friday, the market on the waterfront is a great opportunity to discover the gourmet terroir of the region!
