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Grigny

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Municipality of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grigny takes place in the metropolis of Lyon, on the banks of the Rhone. Located about twenty kilometers from the city of Lyon, it is located on the outskirts of the departments of Isere, Loire and Rhone.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, the territory of Grigny has preserved many vestiges of its centuries of history, notably in the old city center. It is thus possible to discover monuments and decorations from the twelfth to the seventeenth century.

Very green, the city of Grigny has large green areas giving it the appearance of a city in the countryside. Tourist and alive, it benefits from an interesting heritage, as well as an ideal geographical proximity with Lyon and its numerous tourist sites.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGrigny
Postcode69520
Latitude45.6099380 (N 45° 36’ 36”)
Longitude4.7927690 (E 4° 47’ 34”)
AltitudeFrom 152m to 245m
Surface area5.75 km²
Population9814 inhabitants
Density1706 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (25 km, 28 min)
Insee code69096
IntercommunalityME Métropole de Lyon
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Millery3.2 km (6 min)
Givors4.3 km (10 min)
Vernaison4.8 km (9 min)
Montagny5.6 km (11 min)
Charly6.3 km (11 min)
Loire-sur-Rhône7.9 km (15 min)
Solaize7.9 km (13 min)
Ternay8 km (16 min)
Sérézin-du-Rhône8.4 km (14 min)
Chasse-sur-Rhône8.5 km (15 min)
Vourles8.6 km (14 min)
Taluyers8.9 km (18 min)
Irigny9.2 km (15 min)
Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon10.2 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

The Town Hall is now located in the former castle of Grigny. Property of Jeanne Clapier in the seventeenth century, the building has a beautiful exhibition hall and murals to discover by appointment or during Heritage Days.

While walking in the city, you will be able to take advantage of the many green spaces, or to admire the SNCF city, close to the yard of Badan. The latter, built in the 1930s, shows the railway activity of the town at that time.

Places of interest

Performance halls
Transport

Events and festivities

An organic market is proposed in September. The flower market is held every year at the end of April. In December, the Christmas market and its animations enliven the city.

In the month of June, the Nights of the Castle are the opportunity to attend exhibitions, concerts, electro parties, falconry shows or even plays.

For the National Day, a fireball and fireworks are offered.

In July, place Festi'Vallon, with its giant picnic, entertainment and dance.

In September, the Geek show is an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture, video games and other topics.

In September, the Rockin'g festival offers rock concerts.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (13.8 km)
Brunch cruise on the Saône in Lyon
Entertainment36 € Lyon (14.9 km)
Aperitif cruise on the Saône in Lyon - 1 board and 1 drink included
Entertainment29 € Lyon (14.9 km)
Lyon Pass : Tours, Transportation, Cultural Activities – 24h, 48h, 72h or 96 hours
Culture and education29 € Lyon (16.7 km)
Dramatised tour of Lyon
Culture and education10 € to 15 € Lyon (17 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (2.5 km)
Wine Trail - 4.9 km - Millery
HikeEasy1:35Millery (2.5 km)
Small tour of the town of Vinzieux
HikeEasy2:30Vinzieux (32 km)
Circuit of the Cross of the Fol - Observatory of the landscapes of Montrottier
HikeEasy1:40Montrottier (32 km)
Loop cyclo 8: Beaurepaire and Revel - Tourdan
Cycling itineraryIntermediate2:15Beaurepaire (36 km)

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