Condrieu

Condrieu

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TownCondrieuLes Roches-de-Condrieu at 1.5 km (3 min)
Insee code69064Vérin at 1.9 km (3 min)
Postcode69420Tupin-et-Semons at 3.1 km (5 min)
Latitude45.4637130Saint-Clair-du-Rhône at 3.2 km (6 min)
Longitude4.7680110Saint-Prim at 4.1 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 146 to 460 metersSaint-Michel-sur-Rhône at 4.3 km (6 min)
Surface9.21 km²Ampuis at 4.6 km (6 min)
Population3836 inhabitantsLa Chapelle-Villars at 5.1 km (7 min)
Density416 inhabitants/km²Saint-Alban-du-Rhône at 5.6 km (10 min)
National labelChonas-l'Amballan at 6.6 km (11 min)
Chief townLyon (at 42 km, 37 min)Clonas-sur-Varèze at 6.9 km (11 min)
DepartmentRhôneLes Haies at 7 km (8 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Capital of Canton, this small town in the extreme southern tip of the Rhône department, has the distinction of being the crossroads of three departments: the Rhone, the Loire and Isère which used three provinces: Lyonnais The Drill and the Dauphiné. Condrieu and has a rich historical past.

Condrieu was founded in 59 BC. AD by a Roman leader named Florius that would be installed along the stream of Arbuel. The town's origins date back well in Roman times as evidenced by the old name of Condrieu "Condriacum" meaning in its etymology, home on the water.

The fortified village of the Middle Ages, Condrieu undergoes changes to become, through the port, the capital of the inland waterways until the late 19th century, when navigation was in competition with the railway. These links with the river, there is the practice of jousting.

A Condrieu, trails in the hills called the race. They were used for access to vineyards that were surrounded by walls with doors locked. They all bear the names: patrol, Ronchard, Corbery etc ... and all offer beautiful views. In the vineyards are nestled huts or houses where lived a laborer.

3836 inhabitants: Condriots.

Area: 921 hectares.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Condrieu
Leisure centresLeisure Centre of Condrieu les Roches
MonumentsCastle of Condrieu,   Castle of the Rozay

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Two Tuesdays a month, to the cinema to 20h, Hall Arbuel.
  • Every year:
  • In March, the festival of humor.
  • Between March and May, the exhibition artists Rhone in the chapel of the Visitation.
  • All May 1st, wine festival and Rigotti, the two specialties Condrieu. Animations, markets, tasting ...
  • In July, on Tuesdays, concerts of the summer.
  • In July and August, all weekends and public holidays, summer exhibition at the Chapel of the Visitation.
  • In September, an exhibition at the Chapel of the Visitation.
  • One Friday in October, Homecoming concert.
  • Between November and March, book travel (conferences).
  • Every 2 years in April Biennale woodcarving.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • SIGIS: aikido, judo, basketball, football, rugby, tennis, table tennis, cycling club, company-water rowing-boat rescue games, games of Wednesday, Rhone gymnastics, gymnastics voluntary two banks, indoor football, group gentle exercise and relaxation, the archers Holy Clairois, balls and pétanque, volleyball club, aito self defense, target slip, inter-pool.
  • Centre for observation of nature on the island of butter.
  • Peninsula (water ski tow, supervised swimming, children's playground / picnic area).
  • The activities proposed by local organizations:
  • Youth Recreation and Cultural Association of Condrieu: school of modern music Condrieu, studio land workshop basket weaving, drawing and painting workshop, circus school, dance studio folk dance, oriental dance workshop, African dance workshop, workshop English, Spanish Workshop , Italian workshop, workshop "runs scored" workshop yoga, qi gong workshop and live music.
  • Association much ado about nothing (theater).
  • Marmots in delirium (hiking club).
  • School of Dance.
  • Writing Workshops.
  • Youth Information Point.
PHOTOS
View of the Rhone and Condrieu
 
Trail Ste Agathe, the vineyards of Condrieu
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Night
Min. -3°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
Day
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
RESTAURANTS 
A la ravarine  
9
Saint-Genest-Malifaux
To 1000 meters altitude summer terrace parking 2 large rooms inside and a pub for dancing (fried, frog, fondue, sauerkraut, pizza, steak and grilled chicken has 6.90 children's men...
Located 27 km from CondrieuFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 
Pizzeria La Romaine
Saint-Fons
Friendly restaurant, specialty pizzas and traditional Italian cuisine. Good value for money. In a warm room and air conditioned in summer, spend a relaxing time.
Located 28 km from CondrieuFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
Mon jardin secret
Saint-Étienne
- It is good to sit in this restaurant. My Secret Garden offers a haven of tranquility for all gourmets and gourmands with its patio makes lunches were so sweet and tenderly outdated...
Located 29 km from CondrieuFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres et table d'hotes les glycines    
9.5
Cheyssieu
A 45 km south of Lyon, in the countryside, discover this charming property of one hectare of greenery and shaded closed. Annie will welcome you with its wisteria and will offer four...
Located 6.9 km from CondrieuFrom 65 € to 80 € the double room 
La boutarie chambres d'hôtes    
9.1
Farnay
In a small village in the Parc Naturel du Pilat, easy access 5 minutes from the motorway St-Étienne/Lyon, Pascale welcomes you in an old farmhouse renovated in 2008. You will love the...
Located 14 km from Condrieu70 € the double room 
Croix blanche  
Cellieu
Situated between Lyon and St Etienne, 10 minutes from the A47, White Cross offers a beneficial combination of green space stop and stay hungry.
Located 21 km from Condrieu60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les Tilleuls  
9.6
Saint-Romain-en-Jarez
Gite in converted stone barn (2006) adjoining owner's home in hamlet. 100 sq m on ground and 1st floor, living room with fitted kitchen, lounge, fireplace. 3 bedrooms (2 single beds,...
Located 23 km from CondrieuFrom 220 € to 410 € per week 
Gîte La Clé des Artistes  
9.2
Saint-Genis-Laval
If you want to relax in a quiet and relaxing place, discover our cottage on the 1st floor of a new home.           the property of 3600 m² located in a residential area offers contact...
Located 27 km from Condrieu450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Bel'epoque du pilat  
Pélussin
45 km from Lyon, In the Pilat Regional Park; the camping site is a family camping, natural near the foot and mountain bikes tracks.
Located 8.1 km from CondrieuFrom 16 € to 20 € per day 
Camping du Bas Larin  
Félines
Located 370 meters north of the Ardèche, Camping Lower Larin offers in a green, a friendly and comfortable, shaded and bounded 67.
Located 17.4 km from CondrieuFrom 14 € to 17.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtellerie Beau Rivage     
8.2
Condrieu
Located on the banks of the Rhône, Hôtellerie Beau Rivage welcomes you in a large family-run hotel offering a warm and friendly atmosphere and a unique charm. Hôtellerie Beau Rivage...
Located in CondrieuRoom from 145 €
Domaine de Clairefontaine     
8.8
Chonas-l'Amballan
The Domaine de Clairefontaine is a beautiful mansion from the 17th-century set in the heart of a 3-hectare park. Its guest rooms offer modern facilities such as television and Wi-Fi...
Located 3.4 km from CondrieuRoom from 99 €
Relais 500 De Vienne     
7.3
Chonas-l'Amballan
This hotel offers air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms with satellite TV and an outdoor pool with garden. Located in the Rhone Valley, the 500 De Vienne is 40 km from Lyon. A full...
Located 4.5 km from CondrieuRoom from 65 €

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