Villars

Villars

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• Villars in France: Villars is one of 36,000 communes in France. At 45 ° North 28 'East and latitude 4 ° 21' longitude, it has the advantage of being located only 2 hours of the first Alpine resorts and three hours from the Mediterranean Sea.
• Villars in Rhone-Alps: at least one hour (60 km) from Lyon, the second French city, Villars is part of the Rhone-Alps, famous for its economic vitality and attractiveness. Villars is also a gateway city of the Regional Park of Pilat.
• Villars in the Loire Valley: Located in the southern department of the Loire (42), Villars is located 7 km north of Saint-Etienne, the prefecture, in what is called the crown Etienne. In December 1995, Villars joined Saint-Etienne Métropole urban community that now includes 43 municipalities Loire.
• Villars: Covering an area of 570 hectares, has 8062 inhabitants Villars partial census of population conducted by INSEE in 2006. Its inhabitants call the Villardaires.
• It is an old mining town.

• Heritage:

Le Vieux Château : Maison forte du fief de Curnieu, le Vieux Château se dresse encore aujourd'hui près de Montravel." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Old Castle: Home of the fief of strong Curnieu, Old Castle still stands today near Montravel. Fully restored, it is now residential. Of the old fort, the only remaining relic of the turret and one of the old watchtower.

Le Château du Bourg et l'ancienne église Saint-André : Le Château du Bourg était l'habitation de la famille des Mathevon de Curnieu." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Le Chateau du Bourg and the former church of Saint-André Château du Bourg was the home of the family of Mathevon Curnieu. Now, after being fully refurbished whilst retaining the character of the building, it houses the Town Hall. The Chapel of St. Andrew, Villars first church was built against the castle. For 20 years, will serve as a community school, then head to the Union of Mineworkers before becoming property of the Mining Company. In 1998, she was completely restored, together with the adjacent Town Hall. Today, she serves as the Municipal Council Chamber and Weddings.

L'église Saint-Laurent : L'église Saint-Laurent est la deuxième et actuelle église de Villars." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Church of St. Lawrence Church St. Lawrence is the second and present church Villars. It emerges from the earth in 1862 but its tower with a height of 48 meters will be completed in 1870. Only in 1936, the municipality Soulier, that were installed on 3 bells you hear ringing. They give respectively the mid floor and do. In 2004, following extensive cracks found in the pillars, the municipality Pouquet Hubert decided to close the church has become too dangerous to the public. The damage is mainly due to moisture and require major rehabilitation work. The construction will last throughout 2006. In December 2006, Villars inaugurates its "new" church whose structure has been completely redone and the interior pillars removed.

• To visit: The Mining Museum and Old Villars (by appointment).
• Sports equipment: Villars has 2 gyms, to practice multiple sports (basketball, volleyball, handball, bodybuilding, gym, table tennis, climbing, badminton ,...), of 3 football fields (1 budding a synthetic and a stabilized), to a dojo, 7 tennis courts (2 indoor and 5 outdoor), with a mini-golf, a fitness trail and a kart track. Land to the bowling green and public gardens with children's games are also present on the town.
• Media: Mediatheque Villars opened its doors in December 2004. In modern architecture, the Mediatheque Villars mixes the "design" and function, space and light, traditional works and new communication media. True temple of culture and knowledge, the Mediatheque Villars loan offers a broad cultural background composed of traditional materials and papers from new technologies.

Supports disponibles au prêt." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Stands available in the loan. Organized into two sectors, adults and youth, the Media Centre offers the loan of books, comics, magazines, periodicals, documentaries, DVDs, CDs and CD Roms.

Espace multimédia : La Médiathèque propose des cours d'initiation à l'informatique (traitement de texte, internet...) sur inscription et permet l'accès gratuit à Internet pour ses abonnés." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Area Multimedia: The Media Centre offers courses in basic computing (word processing, Internet ...) on registration and allows free access to the Internet to its subscribers. Color prints and black & white are also possible.

Heure du Conte : 3 fois par mois, des bénévoles de la Médiathèque organisent, par tranche d'âge, une “Heure du Conte” à destination des enfants (entrée libre)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Storytime: 3 times per month, volunteers from the Media organized by age, a "Storytime" for children (free admission).

• Market: every Thursday morning - Place Gambetta.
• Election of Miss Villars (March): Hosted by the Festival Committee, the Miss Villars has held since 1996 and allows the young elected to compete for the title of Miss Drill Loire. This event is an opportunity to honor fashion Loire with the presentation of haute couture.
• Gourmet Night (April): Hosted by the Festival Committee, the evening offers gourmet Villardaires (reservations) to discover the large kitchen with a meal prepared by a gourmet chef recognized.
• Animation Week (June): Organized by Villardaires many associations and by the Social Centre, the weekly animated offering sporting events and celebrations open to all for free. The week ends with the traditional fire on St. John.
• The Forum Association (September) organized by the City Council and associations Villars, this forum allows people to have a glimpse of a day in almost every activity that it is possible to practice Villars. Information booths, demonstrations, opportunity to test and registration ...
• Early Childhood Forum (September): Held every two years by the City Council and all stakeholders Villars Early Childhood of the Commune Forum Nursery consists of booths, activities, workshops and conferences on a theme about the world of toddlers.
• Stride Villardaire (October): The association "The Stride Villardaire", supported by the help of many volunteers from other organizations, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the race it organizes in 2008. Program, 2 runs (10 km adults and children 2 km) where the route through the town, wants nice and friendly.
• Music'à Mômes (October): Mediatheque Villars hosts an annual children's show quasi-free (the show is hosted by the municipality, only 1 € donated to Telethon is required that each audience) by bringing a musical artist young audience.
• Salon "Chocolate in all its forms!" (November): Organised by the Festival Committee, this exhibition brings together thirty of chocolate-chocolate artisans and other exhibitors on the theme of chocolate for a weekend gourmet. The opportunity to indulge a little before the holiday season.
• The Telethon (December): For several years, the municipality, the Festival Committee and many villardaires associations are mobilizing, organizing various activities to raise funds for the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. -1°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 2°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 4°C

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 5.1 km from Villars From 15 € to 35 € per person

La Charpiniere Saint-Galmier Traditional dwelling in a fleet of more than 3 hectares with ancient trees, a haven of peace and friendliness, is an ideal place for holidays and for the organization of seminars and... Located 13.9 km from Villars From 35 € to 60 € per person

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 14.5 km from Villars From 10 € to 25 € per person

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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 13.3 km from Villars 60 € 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 19.2 km from Villars 70 € the double room

Chambre d'hôtes des Chaumasses   Saint-Régis-du-Coin You will be seduced by this beautiful room over 30 m² spacious, bright, a real invitation to relax. Nothing is missing: bathroom with shower and bath, all tastefully decorated, beamed... Located 21 km from Villars 55 € the double room

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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 15.7 km from Villars From 220 € to 410 € per week

Gite campagne Saint-Denis-sur-Coise 1 km from the village, with beautiful countryside views, detached house of stone, development of quality, exposed beams, stone arches. Beautiful outdoor spaces: wooded, private (400... Located 17.8 km from Villars 230 € per week

La maison de Félicie   8.8 Grézieux-le-Fromental 19th Detached house (Rch + floor tower of the 14th) at the entrance of a beautiful old property (land Enclosed) - living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140,2 beds 90) + small living... Located 23 km from Villars From 250 € to 460 € per week

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Camping Val de Coise à St. Glamier    SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Galmier The valley of coise awaits you on a hilly site between the magnificent mountains of Drill and Mountains Lyonnais. La St. Galmier of town, offers all the benefits of a spa and charm... Located 14 km from Villars From 11 € to 15.70 € per day

Camping de la belle etoile     9.6 Saint-Bonnet-le-Château Friendly family campsite at Belle Etoile is a place where children like to gather and where parents spend holidays in peace. Tours, hiking, fishing, swimming, paddleboats, tennis, playground,... Located 23 km from Villars From 10 € to 11 € per day

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 27 km from Villars From 16 € to 20 € per day

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Campanile St-Etienne Nord - Villars La Terrasse      7.4 Villars Set in Saint Etienne, next to Lyon, the area is geographically united with the Massif Central, the second metropolis of the Rhône-Alps region which reaches an altitude of 600 metres.... Located in Villars Room from 46 €

Premiere Classe St Etienne Nord Villars     5.7 Villars Just minutes away from the centre of Saint-Etienne, near the A72 and N82, this Premiere Class hotel features quality accommodation at an affordable price. The Premiere Classe St Etienne... Located in Villars Room from 29 €

Park & Suites Confort Saint Priest en Jarez      7.9 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez Park & Suites Confort Saint Etienne is located 15 minutes from the city centre by Tramway. It offers studio, 1-room and 2-room apartments for up to 6 guests. These Park & Suites apartments... Located 1.4 km from Villars Room from 54 €

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