Le Corbusier site at Firminy Verde, a global site of modern architecture...
Le Corbusier, internationally renowned architect and founder of modern architecture, Firminy chose to design its largest architectural ensemble in Europe. This unique site houses: the House of Culture, the Stadium, the St. Peter's Church, the pool and the Unité d'Habitation (apartment-witness, kindergarten, roof terrace with its beautiful open-air theater and a view stunning the neighborhood).
| Municipality | Firminy |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 42700 |
| Tourism label |  |
| Latitude | 45.3876380 (N 45° 23’ 15”) |
| Longitude | 4.2876170 (E 4° 17’ 15”) |
| Altitude | From 446m to 800m |
| Surface area | 10.45 km² |
| Population | 17126 inhabitants |
| Density | 1638 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Saint-Etienne (13.5 km, 18 min) |
| Insee code | 42095 |
| Intercommunality | ME Saint-Etienne Métropole |
| Department | Loire |
| Territories | Lyonnais, Massif Central |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Fraisses | 3.5 km (8 min) |
|---|---|
| Unieux | 3.7 km (9 min) |
| Le Chambon-Feugerolles | 4.1 km (11 min) |
| Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon | 4.7 km (10 min) |
| Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure | 5.4 km (10 min) |
| Roche-la-Molière | 6.7 km (12 min) |
| Caloire | 8.1 km (14 min) |
| Saint-Just-Malmont | 8.1 km (13 min) |
| Pont-Salomon | 8.1 km (14 min) |
| La Ricamarie | 9.1 km (12 min) |
| Saint-Romain-les-Atheux | 10.5 km (19 min) |
| Saint-Genest-Lerpt | 11 km (20 min) |
| Aurec-sur-Loire | 11.5 km (15 min) |
| Chambles | 12.5 km (20 min) |
| Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois | 13 km (19 min) |
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| Transport |
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Entertainment | 30 € | Tence (30 km) |
 | Local flavours | Free | Eclassan (44 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 30 € to 40 € | Bessenay (49 km) |
 | Culture and education | 4 € to 6 € | Bussières (50 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Intermediate | 3:05 | Lézigneux (27 km) |
 | Mountain bike itinerary | Athletic | 1:25 | Montbrison (28 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 45 min | Retournac (29 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 3:30 | Saillant (30 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 1:30 | Yssingeaux (30 km) |
