Saint-Fons

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Fons	Vénissieux at 3.1 km (7 min)
Insee code	69199	Feyzin at 4.9 km (8 min)
Postcode	69190	Pierre-Bénite at 6.2 km (7 min)
Latitude	45.7088740	Saint-Genis-Laval at 8 km (11 min)
Longitude	4.8533740	Irigny at 8.6 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 155 to 220 meters	La Mulatière at 9.6 km (10 min)
Surface	6.06 km²	Oullins at 9.8 km (10 min)
Population	16964 inhabitants	Vernaison at 10.4 km (9 min)
Density	2756 inhabitants/km²	Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon at 10.4 km (12 min)
National label		Solaize at 11 km (10 min)
Chief town	Lyon (at 8.9 km, 14 min)	Lyon at 11.3 km (11 min)
Department	Rhône	Sérézin-du-Rhône at 11.5 km (10 min)
Region	Rhône-Alpes	Search another town

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TOWN PRESENTATION

History:

From Antiquity to the beginnings of industrialization: In ancient times, Saint-Fons was a passage between Vienna and Lyon. Around the year 1000, a hospital was built at the crossroads of Quatre Chemins, for the poor and pilgrims. In the 15th century, a post office was built. It will be the base for the future development of this part of the territory. From the 17th century, a mill and a few taverns take their place beside her. The lives of some people revolves around the activities related to the river near the Rhone. In the early 1800s, is a hamlet of Saint-Fons Vénissieux composed of a coaching horses and a few houses. Mottard family has the largest area: Cressonnière. Part of the land of the village belong to owners who let them in Vénissieux free grazing until 1832. At that time, the Hill of Bells was covered with vines, while a towpath along the shores of the Rhone. However, people develop craft activities (boat repair, tile, manufacture of dyes, etc.). As a basis for future industrialization. At the turn of the 19th century, the city of Lyon wants to polluting industries away from downtown and extended the limits of the department of Rhone to Vénissieux (March 24, 1852). Urbanization and industrial expansion in competition with the interests of elected Vénissieux, traditionally agricultural town.
The location of the chemical industry: The family Perret develops a production of sulfuric acid and starts building a factory in 1853 at a place called "baseless". The proximity of Lyon, Rhone and the presence of the arrival of the railway track in 1855 confirm the choice of location in the hamlet. The hamlet of Saint-Fons gradually takes the appearance of a small mill town in 1860. The working population and urban village has very little in common with the rural population of the town of Venissieux. Sainfoniarde industry is growing rapidly.
The secession of Vénissieux and the birth of the town: The increasing industrialization and urbanization (3000 inhabitants in the 1870s) transformed the rural hamlet that was Saint-Fons. The idea of making an autonomous municipality germ in many notables. Since 1873, local manufacturers and part of the population want to transform their village into town for various reasons: distance from the center of Venissieux, growing population, own financial resources, etc.. The claims of independence are expressed in a Trade Union Commission representing the entire population of the hamlet. The commission tries to escape the authority of the City Council Vénissieux who strongly opposed. But the notable sainfoniards obtained through their political support, a favorable position of the Prefect and the General Council on separation. This took the form of a law, presented October 21, 1886, the House of Deputies in Paris (now the National Assembly). Adopted March 27, 1888 and signed by Sadi Carnot, President of the Republic, this law authorizes the election of the first mayor, Prosper Monnet, May 20, 1888. Prosper Monnet is a Republican, he founded the Chemical Society of plants of the Rhone. If he resigns after 17 months in office, his action on the development of the City was decisive. The lives of workers is difficult, the city itself the goal of relieving their daily offering of municipal services nearby.
An industrial development and population growth continued in the 20th century: with its official birth, Saint-Fons continues to grow, driven by the introduction of new plants (such as Ciba, Rhone-Poulenc, etc..) And the construction of housing for workers. The City is an area known for the production of dyes, chemicals and aspirin. If Saint-Fons experiencing significant economic growth, it leads to very difficult working conditions for workers. The Sainfoniards could, however, entertainment in the many taverns that lined the banks of the Rhone. Since the City has continued to grow to occupy a pivotal position at the south entrance of Lyon. Today, the entire territory of the municipality is urbanized and its development through the renewal of its urban fabric.

SIGHTSEEING

Hobbies and activities:

School of Music offers a comprehensive curriculum for children and adults.
Center for Visual Arts, venue for contemporary art, hosting exhibitions and artists in residence, offering many activities to learn about contemporary art.
Library by providing the public with a comprehensive background document, available on loan and consulting. It is also a meeting place for all audiences.
Théâtre Jean Marais offers a varied program and having engaged in projects of cultural mediation.
Sports: Saint-Fons is a sporting city which counts among its ranks many national and international champions. The city also has various structures for the practice of the fifty subjects available on the town.

Detailed information
Transport	Train station of Saint-Fons
Performance halls	Theatre Jean Marais

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The Saint-Fons Jazz Festival held every January.

PHOTOS

Enter Urban Saint-Fons (Northwest)

Witness the historic city: the church and 4-Cross Paths

Bookmark Urban Saint-Fons

West Zone Saint-Fons

LINKS

www.saint-fons.fr

City Saint-Fons

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WEATHER

Monday 4 June
Day	Night
Min. 15°C - Max. 24°C

Tuesday 5 June
Day	Night
Min. 15°C - Max. 21°C

Wednesday 6 June
Day	Night
Min. 14°C - Max. 23°C

RESTAURANTS

	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 in Saint-Fons	From 15 € to 25 € per person

	Le mont laurier Villeurbanne
	Ideally located in the heart of the Charpennes, the restaurant Le Mont Laurier welcomes you in a warm atmosphere. Its leader applies daily to surprise you by making traditional food...
	Located 7 km from Saint-Fons	From 10 € to 15 € per person

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS

	La Laurentine Lyon
	Perched on the heights of Lyon and just steps from the Place Bellecour, the Laurentine is a 3* Guest house independent of 50 m² with 2 bedrooms bright and spacious duplex, scalable...
	Located 5.5 km from Saint-Fons	From 90 € to 116 € the double room

	Maison d'hôtes dans le Vieux Lyon Lyon
	A charming guest house in old city, on top of Fourvière's hill. 4 guest rooms including 3 with independent access. Wifi, parking. A 15 minute walk or transport of Vieux Lyon, Bellecour...
	Located 6.1 km from Saint-Fons	87 € the double room

	Suite Edouard Herriot Lyon
	The Suite Edouard Herriot, with its 4 épis Gites de France City Break Premium label, is a peaceful hideaway in the heart of Lyon's picturesque historic quarters. Right in the centre...
	Located 6.1 km from Saint-Fons	110 € the double room