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Saint-Paul

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Saint-Paul, or Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne is a small village in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes located in the heart of the Savoy department. It takes place in the arrondissement of Chambéry, at the foot of the neck of the Dent du Chat (1390 m).

Set at an altitude of 430 meters, Saint-Paul reveals stunning landscapes with mountains and forests. The village is ideal for a stay in the calm and the open air, while taking advantage of the history and ancestral traditions of the region. Full of charm, the town reveals an architecture typical of Savoy with mansions in old stones and various ancient monuments.

The proximity of Saint-Paul with the Alps and Chambéry will also seduce skiing enthusiasts and other winter sports. Numerous stations surround this commune of Savoie and offer various infrastructures of entertainment.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Paul
Postcode73170
Latitude45.6777140 (N 45° 40’ 40”)
Longitude5.7851670 (E 5° 47’ 7”)
AltitudeFrom 284m to 1496m
Surface area13.25 km²
Population744 inhabitants
Density56 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChambéry (22 km, 24 min)
Insee code73269
IntercommunalityCC de Yenne
DepartmentSavoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu4.7 km (7 min)
Meyrieux-Trouet5.2 km (11 min)
La Chapelle-Saint-Martin6 km (11 min)
Billième7.5 km (12 min)
Verthemex8 km (15 min)
Yenne8.8 km (11 min)
Saint-Pierre-d'Alvey8.9 km (17 min)
Bourdeau8.9 km (15 min)
Marcieux9 km (14 min)
Loisieux9 km (16 min)
Traize9.6 km (15 min)
La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat10.1 km (18 min)
Le Bourget-du-Lac11 km (15 min)
Gerbaix11.1 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Walking through the historic center of Saint-Paul or the surrounding hamlets, you will discover ancient monuments, like the fortified house of Choisel. Built in the 13th century, it was largely remodeled in the 15th and 18th centuries. It was notably the seat of a seigneury in the Middle Ages, then a viscount from the fourteenth century. A little further, in the hamlet of Rubods, you will admire the vestiges of another strong house, that of Rubod-Centagnieu, also built in the thirteenth century.

In the heart of the surrounding woods stands the castle of Lutrin, now in ruins. Built in the thirteenth century, it was seat of seigneury in the Middle Ages.

Former manor house of the sixteenth century, the manor of Malet is today converted into farming. It takes place not far from the church of Saint-Paul, another building to discover the time of a walk in the village. You will also appreciate the old ovens that dot the course.

Several marked hiking trails are accessible in and around the town, in particular to discover the landscapes of the Dent du Chat.

Events and festivities

Every year at the end of January, for a weekend, the village has tradition to rekindle the old ovens of the village.

In November, Bibliothèque en Fête is a cultural event featuring different animations for all audiences, around the theme of books.

Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 8°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Paragliding tandem flight over the Bauges mountains
Sports sensations80 € to 150 € Aix-les-Bains (9.8 km)
Canorafting on the Chéran river
Sports sensations72 € Alby-sur-Chéran (24 km)
Discover wine through wine tourism in all its forms
Local flavours38 € to 120 € Porte-de-Savoie (26 km)
Natural perfume-making workshop
Arts and Crafts125 € to 790 € La Tour-du-Pin (29 km)
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations90 € to 250 € Doussard (35 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Donkey rides
Horse rideEasy1:00Belley (13.6 km)
The Séran and the Cerveyrieu waterfall
HikeEasy2:30Artemare (23 km)
Mule Path
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (30 km)
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (33 km)
Circuit Cuny's tour
HikeEasy4:10Villebois (33 km)

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