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Odenas

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Common of more than 900 inhabitants, Odenas takes place at the foot of the Mount Brouilly, in the department of the Rhone. It is located about fifty kilometers from Lyon, not far from Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne and Vaux-en-Beaujolais.

Populated since prehistoric times, the territory of Odenas developed at the beginning of the 12th century with the creation of its parish by Hugues I, archbishop of Lyon. Vineyard, Odenas still stands out especially today by its production of two wines very popular in the region, the Brouilly and the Côte de Brouilly.

Lovers of outdoor life and sports activities will also be seduced by the many leisure areas of the town, and you can discover an interesting architectural heritage that reflects the past of this city of the Rhone.

Geographical information

MunicipalityOdenas
Postcode69460
Latitude46.0891520 (N 46° 5’ 21”)
Longitude4.6467900 (E 4° 38’ 48”)
AltitudeFrom 232m to 622m
Surface area9.02 km²
Population958 inhabitants
Density106 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (48 km, 38 min)
Insee code69145
IntercommunalityCC Saône-Beaujolais
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières2.5 km (4 min)
Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne2.5 km (5 min)
Charentay3.2 km (6 min)
Saint-Lager3.6 km (6 min)
Arbuissonnas5.8 km (10 min)
Le Perréon6.1 km (10 min)
Cercié6.1 km (7 min)
Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais6.4 km (12 min)
Régnié-Durette7.1 km (10 min)
Quincié-en-Beaujolais7.3 km (9 min)
Blacé7.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Georges-de-Reneins8.5 km (12 min)
Saint-Julien8.9 km (13 min)
Vaux-en-Beaujolais9.7 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as an historic monument, the Château de la Chaize is one of the largest wine chateaux in the Beaujolais region. Built in the 17th century by François de La Chaize of Aix on plans by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, it takes place on the slopes of the Beaujolais mountains. Acquired by the Gruy family in the 2000s, it also unveils a garden designed by Le Nôtre. The main house has a style of Italian influence, one can discover a large hall, a staircase of honor, a theater, or the Louis XIV room with its huge fresco depicting Love and Psyche. Do not miss either the ground floor the large living room and dining period Restoration with their panels of Lacroix de Marseille. In the garden, you will discover the orangery, the vat, the common, and the terrace. You can admire a French garden and a vegetable garden. The vineyard occupies about one hundred hectares of Gamay appellation Brouilly.

Rounded summit of Beaujolais, the Mont Brouilly presents several hiking trails to admire the surroundings. The town also has several popular fishing ponds in season.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

At the beginning of October, the feast of paradise celebrates the end of the harvest. All day and night, the town offers tastings and a colorful show.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 20°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°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 (17.5 km)
Visit to the castle of Alphonse de Lamartine
Culture and education10 € Saint-Point (28 km)
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (35 km)
Segway Initiation in Central Lyon – 1 hour
Entertainment39 € Lyon (39 km)
Explore the Parc de la Tête d'Or by Segway – 2 hours
Entertainment59 € Lyon (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Clochemerle
Village visitEasy40 minVaux-en-Beaujolais (5.6 km)
Mountain bike tour to discover the Val de Saône
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy50 minMontmerle-sur-Saône (8.6 km)
Hidden Treasures Circuit
Village visitEasy1:00Villefranche-sur-Saône (12.2 km)
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (12.4 km)
Motorcycle Tour High Beaujolais
Motorbike itineraryIntermediate1:30Les Ardillats (15.5 km)

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