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Virigneux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loire

Virigneux - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loire
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Virigneux is often cited for its peace and quiet of its landscapes and the warmth of its people. Located atop one of the hills of the Monts du Lyonnais, the village offers a stunning panorama. Its location has attracted the attention and envy of many lords in the Middle Ages. Village of relaxation, you will be seduced by its popular hiking trails where you can discover the "Stone of 3 Communes" (delimitation of Commons Valeille, Virigneux and Saint Bartholomew) and its two rivers, "The Thoranche" and "Le Petit Lyonnais."

Geographical information

MunicipalityVirigneux
Postcode42140
Latitude45.6885170 (N 45° 41’ 19”)
Longitude4.3530980 (E 4° 21’ 11”)
AltitudeFrom 427m to 652m
Surface area11.84 km²
Population649 inhabitants
Density54 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureSaint-Etienne (47 km, 45 min)
Insee code42336
IntercommunalityCC des Monts du Lyonnais
DepartmentLoire
TerritoriesLyonnais, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Martin-Lestra5.1 km (8 min)
Haute-Rivoire5.1 km (10 min)
Maringes5.9 km (10 min)
Saint-Barthélemy-Lestra6.2 km (9 min)
Valeille6.8 km (12 min)
Viricelles8.6 km (15 min)
Saint-Cyr-les-Vignes10 km (16 min)
Essertines-en-Donzy10.2 km (15 min)
Les Halles11.1 km (12 min)
Meys11.2 km (16 min)
Saint-André-le-Puy11.2 km (21 min)
Salt-en-Donzy11.5 km (15 min)
Saint-Clément-les-Places11.7 km (15 min)
Chazelles-sur-Lyon13 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

The church: The present building, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, replace the medieval church that was partly the same place. The date of June 26, 1888, engraved on a stone from the door, mark the laying of the cornerstone.

The Chapel Motasse: It was opened August 5, 1867, to mark the 50th anniversary of the presence of Jean Essertel priest in the parish. She is now buried. This chapel is a modest building with a single nave, with a small belfry surmounted by a Virgin and is dedicated to Mary Help of Christians. It has five windows including the choir, especially noteworthy, representing the Virgin Mary crushing the snake. Just steps from the chapel, is the Jubilee Cross, dated 1827.

Events and festivities

The 1st and 2nd weekend of February Etinscènes of theatrical representation (information on +33 4 77 94 49 17).

The 3rd Sunday of February Thoranche march organized by the Family Farm (information on +33 4 77 94 42 79).

The 1st weekend of August: Summer Festival organized by the Kids Club (information on +33 6 99 71 36 82).

Photos

Virigneux
Virigneux
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Motasse Chapel
Motasse Chapel
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Bridge Thoranche
Bridge Thoranche
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Church
Church
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 21°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Museum of Weaving and Silk-making
Culture and education4 € to 6 € Bussières (17.7 km)
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (19.3 km)
Virtual reality experience
Entertainment29 € Brignais (32 km)
Horse ride in Green Beaujolais
Nature and the great outdoors50 € to 220 € Chamelet (34 km)
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (36 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit of the Cross of the Fol - Observatory of the landscapes of Montrottier
HikeEasy1:40Montrottier (14.4 km)
Trails of Veauchette - ​​Banks of Loire
HikeEasy1:05Veauchette (15.6 km)
Boucle of Saint-Just Saint-Rambert in Saint-Cyprien
HikeEasy2:10Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (22 km)
Saint-Just Saint-Rambert - illustrated historical journey
HikeEasy20 minSaint-Just-Saint-Rambert (23 km)
L'Etang David - Discovering the Loire Edge
HikeIntermediate1:05Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (23 km)

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