Municipality of the Rhône, in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region, Taluyers takes place only about twenty kilometers from Lyon and its famous Tête d'Or park. It is also located not far from Givors, Beauvallon and Montagny.
Long focused on agriculture and breeding, the town of Taluyers developed under the influence of the neighboring Lyon metropolis, attracting visitors with its landscapes, its calm as well as its interesting cultural and architectural heritage.
| Municipality | Taluyers |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 69440 |
| Latitude | 45.6403380 (N 45° 38’ 25”) |
| Longitude | 4.7222160 (E 4° 43’ 20”) |
| Altitude | From 205m to 359m |
| Surface area | 8.09 km² |
| Population | 2699 inhabitants |
| Density | 333 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Lyon (22 km, 24 min) |
| Insee code | 69241 |
| Intercommunality | CC du Pays Mornantais |
| Department | Rhône |
| Territory | Lyonnais |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Saint-Laurent-d'Agny | 2.7 km (5 min) |
|---|---|
| Orliénas | 2.7 km (5 min) |
| Montagny | 3.4 km (6 min) |
| Soucieu-en-Jarrest | 6.2 km (10 min) |
| Vourles | 7 km (11 min) |
| Brignais | 7.5 km (14 min) |
| Millery | 7.6 km (13 min) |
| Beauvallon | 8.3 km (11 min) |
| Charly | 8.7 km (13 min) |
| Grigny | 8.9 km (18 min) |
| Mornant | 9.5 km (13 min) |
| Chaussan | 10.1 km (18 min) |
| Thurins | 10.4 km (15 min) |
| Vernaison | 10.8 km (16 min) |
While passing through Taluyers, do not miss to visit the 12th century Romanesque church with its apse decorated with pilasters and its octagonal bell tower, a copy of that of the Saint-Martin d'Ainay basilica in Lyon.
During your visit to Taluyers, you will also be able to discover the two towers of an old priory mansion from the 10th century or the remains of the Roman aqueduct of Gier, one of the aqueducts that once served to supply Lugdunum, the current city of Lyon. 85 km long, it is the best preserved in its infrastructure.
To take advantage of sunny days and take a stroll with family or friends, head to the Combe Gibert pond and its pleasant surroundings.
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The market is held on Wednesday and Friday morning.
Concerts are offered in June for the Fête de la Musique.
In September, make way for grape sausage and its festivities.
A friendly distribution of mulled wine is offered each year at the beginning of December.
A Christmas market with entertainment takes place in December.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Culture and education | 9 € | Lyon (12.7 km) |
 | Entertainment | 36 € | Lyon (13.6 km) |
 | Entertainment | 29 € | Lyon (13.6 km) |
 | Culture and education | 29 € | Lyon (15.6 km) |
 | Culture and education | 10 € to 15 € | Lyon (15.7 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Easy | 1:35 | Millery (4.8 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 2:05 | Millery (4.8 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 1:40 | Montrottier (26 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 2:30 | Vinzieux (35 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 20 min | Villefranche-sur-Saône (39 km) |
