Charming little town located in the city of Lyon, Limonest and its almost 3,600 inhabitants take place in the Rhône department. It is located a dozen kilometers from Lyon, in the hills of the Monts d'Or. A 65 % covered with natural space, this city Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is no shortage of tourist interest.
Limonest owes its historical celebrity to a 1814 battle that saw the defeat of the French army in favor of the Austrians. The area was then occupied by Austrian troops between 1815 and 1818. Now the city of Limonest knows a more peaceful life in the heart of a very touristic region.
A rich architectural and natural heritage makes this city a gem of the Rhone region. Visitors enjoy its tranquility and its proximity to the most interesting sites to explore.
One that had its sad glory days in the early nineteenth century with the First Empire fell, is now a popular tourist city of history buffs and old stones.
Listed historical monument, the castle of La Barollière dates from the fourteenth century. Now private property, it still presents a rectangular main building with four square turrets and balconies and wrought iron railings. Inside, the state rooms unveil charming trompe-l'oeil, and wood paneling and plasterwork.
Former medieval stronghold, the castle of Sandar was built between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Overlooking the valley of La Sabliere, the building has several buildings, including a neo-Gothic chapel or a square tower with balustrade. All overlooking the woods and a beautiful meadow and a pond.
Romanesque Revival style, the Saint-Martin date of 1845. Fully stone of the Monts d'Or, it also reveals beautiful modern stained glass.
The castle Sanssouci dates for its seventeenth century. With its two buildings in L and terrace with two round towers, it does not lack charm.
fortified structure from the late nineteenth century, the battery Quarries was part of the second waist Lyon. It consists of platforms including shooting and cross-shelters.
Tourist Route 400 kilometers from Fontainebleau to Lyon, the Buissonnière road through the town of Limonest.
The market is held on Wednesday and Saturday morning.
In July, the city offers a jazz festival with several concerts.
In December, as in Lyon, Limonest offers its festival of lights. We discover notably different animations around Christmas.
