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Quincieux

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Rural commune of the Rhône, in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region, Quincieux takes place about twenty kilometers from Lyon and its famous Tête d'Or park. It is located not far from Neuville-sur-Saône, Civrieux and Ambérieux.

Ideally located on the banks of the Saône, Quincieux covers nearly 1,800 hectares and has developed since Antiquity near major traffic routes. Rewarded with two flowers in the Contest of cities and flowered villages of France, the town known for its dynamism and its natural charm, has long benefited from its proximity to the largest cities in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityQuincieux
Postcode69650
Latitude45.9169030 (N 45° 55’ 1”)
Longitude4.7798950 (E 4° 46’ 48”)
AltitudeFrom 167m to 196m
Surface area17.72 km²
Population3553 inhabitants
Density200 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (24 km, 35 min)
Insee code69163
IntercommunalityME Métropole de Lyon
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Parcieux6.4 km (7 min)
Neuville-sur-Saône8.1 km (10 min)
Reyrieux9 km (10 min)
Albigny-sur-Saône9.3 km (11 min)
Curis-au-Mont-d'Or9.4 km (11 min)
Civrieux10.4 km (13 min)
Trévoux11 km (14 min)
Limas12.5 km (12 min)
Saint-Didier-de-Formans12.6 km (14 min)
Chasselay13.7 km (17 min)
Frans13.8 km (14 min)
Sainte-Euphémie14.1 km (14 min)
Misérieux14.6 km (16 min)
Saint-Bernard14.6 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as an historic monument, the chapel of Quincieux is the architectural jewel of this commune in the Rhône. Located in the hamlet of La Chapelle, this 16th century building presents a fine example of Romanesque style.

But it is for its natural heritage that Quincieux is especially appreciated by visitors. The town indeed has several sites classified ZNIEFF such as the islands of Beyne, Roquet and Pradelle located on the Saône.

Places of interest

Monuments
Transport

Events and festivities

Concerts are offered in June on the occasion of the Fête de la Musique.

Torchlight retreat and fireworks are organized in mid-July on the occasion of the national holiday.

In October, place in Saôn'Automne, a music festival with various and varied concerts.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Lyon - In French
Entertainment24 € Lyon (16.9 km)
Segway Initiation in Central Lyon – 1 hour
Entertainment39 € Lyon (17.4 km)
Segway Tour of the Rhône and the Saône – 1 hr. 30 mins
Entertainment49 € Lyon (17.4 km)
Explore the Parc de la Tête d'Or by Segway – 2 hours
Entertainment59 € Lyon (17.4 km)
Canyoning around Lyon
Sports sensations50 € to 75 € Lyon (17.5 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (9.3 km)
Hidden Treasures Circuit
Village visitEasy1:00Villefranche-sur-Saône (9.5 km)
Mountain bike tour to discover the Val de Saône
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy50 minMontmerle-sur-Saône (18.2 km)
Clochemerle
Village visitEasy40 minVaux-en-Beaujolais (21 km)
Hiking The Plantay Loop
HikeEasy1:40Le Plantay (27 km)

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