Tarare, with its 10 865 inhabitants and 1 399 hectares, is a city, capital of canton in the arrondissement of Villefranche-sur-Saone, in the western department of the Rhone and bordering the Loire. To meet the green Beaujolais and Beaujolais red, it is halfway between Lyons and Roanne (45 km).
Built in the river valleys, and the Turdine Taret, the city is slowly turning the hills that surround it. Today structuring of the city territory, Tarare is a place to go for shopping, services and equipment. In rural areas, people will find the facilities, shops and services in their capital of Canton whose attractiveness is reinforced.
The city was founded in early 12th century as a priory of the abbey Tarare Savigny. There lives while weavers, shoemakers and tanners, but also some small merchants and innkeepers.
The history of the town is linked to its textile industry (the muslin veil ...). Tarare owes its development and international reputation for its inhabitants, its position on the communication lines and water from its rivers. Sparkling granite mountains, fresh water is used for bleaching and dyeing. In the 18th century, George Antoine Simonet introduced the manufacture of muslin, fine cotton cloth and light. It is followed by other innovators who develop materials and processes to build and elevate the natural fibers and artificial synthetic finally. In the 19th and 20th centuries, a textile industry with a common denominator for the tissues, revolves around the word of Tarare: "City of muslin," "Sailing Capital", "capital of the curtain."
Sporting events, cultural and festive life tararienne rhythm as the feast of muslin, Beaujolais Day greedy.
SIGHTSEEING
The campaign is largely preserved, the third of the town remains forested. The hikers, whether on foot, horseback or mountain bikers and beautifully marked trails. Green spaces within the urban area are as numerous and quality like the park Thivel. This complements the tourism offer consists of two historic buildings (around the prebend of Martin, 15th century, plant and JB Martin, 19th century) and places of worship (chapel of Bel-Air, St. Andrew's Church and Church St. Madeleine).
Every Thursday and Saturday mornings are punctuated by the market in the streets of the City Hall and in the markets.
The fair of Saint Andrew's held every year in early November. But the event is famous for Tarare for over a century is the feast of muslin.
Every five years (years 0 and 5: 2010, 2015 ...), City Tarare organizes celebration of Rosie. It is an ancient event which takes its name from the fabric: muslin. This fabric brought the City of Tarare the rank of capital of Rosie and offered years of prosperity through the development of the textile industry. The festival lasts 10 days muslin, the city is decorated with more than 80 domes of muslin and daily activities are offered to residents (day family day child, concert, parade, car fashion show?). The 10-day festival will conclude on a parade of floats and bands collecting loan of 100 000 people.
For a quiet break in a simple but nice, The Inns await you deep in the heart of the Monts du Lyonnais. The menu features seasonal cuisine, the products of a generous land, the attention...
Located 11.5 km from Tarare
From 20 € to 30 € per person
La Salle des Gardes - Château de Bagnols
Bagnols
Dining at Château de Bagnols. Nothing is left to chance, nothing is too much trouble - especially in the kitchen. Lyon is world famous for its cooking and food markets, and the Chef...
Located 13.7 km from Tarare
From 45 € to 125 € per person
Auberge de Saint Clément
9.7
Saint-Clément-les-Places
Couple of professionals, it cuisine, it indoors. Restaurant referenced in the Michelin guide with a Bib Gourmand thanks to a simple kitchen, with quality of local products.
South Beaujolais at the foot of the Monts du Lyonnais, 40 minutes from Lyons. In a 20 hectares park with minigolf, Anne-Marie and Pierre welcome you to Castle Ronzière. Completely renovated,...
Located 5.3 km from Tarare
92 € the double room
La ferme du chapi
9.1
Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt
At home in Beaujolais golden stones, on a farm in organic farming, we welcome you to our 5 guest rooms, located in our house stone and mud, renovated in eco-construction. Rooms are...
Located 9.7 km from Tarare
60 € the double room
La rose tremiaire
Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt
Monique and Michel Guillard retired winemaker you receive in their home stone golden.
Ideal for your association groups, family or friends, we offer you a pleasant stay in a preserved a rich heritage at the gates of Lyon and Beaujolais to Lyon 25 km. The cottage consists...
Located 11.8 km from Tarare
La Beaujolaise
Villefranche-sur-Saône
Charming one bedroomed apartment in a luxury block with swimming pool and tennis court, 5 minutes from the centre of Villefranche sur Saône, capital of the Beaujolais.
Located 24 km from Tarare
315 € per week
Château de Longsard
Arnas
It is grand: an obelisk amid the topiary, Beaujolais from the vineyard and a seductive 18th century chateau. Your Franco-American hosts, sophisticated, multi lingual and genuinely keen...
Upon your arrival you will be amazed by breathtaking views of the Monts du Lyonnais. Located in the heart of hiking trails, camping will be for nature lovers, a perfect base for hiking....
Logis Hotel Perrier is located in Violay, 8 km from Tarare Train Station. The rooms offer a classic décor and have free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV and a private bathroom. The hotel...
Located 7.6 km from Tarare
Room from 61 €
La Ferme Du Chapi
8.8
Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt
Located in the Beaujolais region, 5 km from the village of Saint-Laurent-d’Oingt, this guesthouse is set in 5000 m² of gardens and offers rooms with a view of the valley. Guest rooms...
Located 9.7 km from Tarare
Room from 51 €
Hotel Le Chatard
7.9
Sarcey
Hotel Le Chatard features a swimming pool and a tennis court. Set in the gold stones area of Beaujolais, it is a 30-minute drive from Lyon. Le Chatard guestrooms are modern in style...
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