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Savigneux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loire

It is in the department of Loire, in region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, lies the town of Savigneux. The history of the city dates back to the Gallo-Roman era when the roads already traversed the scene. Excavations have also helped update the vestiges of that era. It was thus demonstrated that the city was home to pottery workshops. In the plain of Drill, the common Savigneux has always been an important agricultural history.

The gastronomic specialties of the city of Savigneux for example dumplings, crayfish, frog or stuffed carp found in the surrounding rivers.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySavigneux
Postcode42600
Tourism label
Latitude45.6071430 (N 45° 36’ 26”)
Longitude4.0825720 (E 4° 4’ 57”)
AltitudeFrom 357m to 398m
Surface area19.19 km²
Population3523 inhabitants
Density183 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureSaint-Etienne (40 km, 34 min)
Insee code42299
IntercommunalityCA Loire Forez Agglomération
DepartmentLoire
TerritoriesLyonnais, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Montbrison2.1 km (5 min)
Écotay-l'Olme4.8 km (9 min)
Grézieux-le-Fromental6.3 km (8 min)
Champdieu6.4 km (9 min)
Saint-Thomas-la-Garde6.8 km (10 min)
Précieux6.9 km (10 min)
Lézigneux8.6 km (14 min)
Bard8.6 km (14 min)
Chalain-d'Uzore8.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Romain-le-Puy8.7 km (12 min)
Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville8.9 km (12 min)
Saint-Paul-d'Uzore9.6 km (12 min)
Chalain-le-Comtal10.1 km (12 min)
Pralong10.1 km (11 min)
L'Hôpital-le-Grand10.7 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Savigneux heritage is rich. One can discover the church of the city. Dating from the twelfth century, it is a symbol of Romanesque architecture. His frame is oak and dated 1173! Its bell tower is in stone on 3 floors and is topped with a tall spire. The statue of the Virgin which surmounts the church was chosen by bees to make their hive!

Enjoy your visit to Savigneux to discover the Forez canal. The construction of it began in 1865 and was completed in 1886 to allow to supply water to the Forez plain of the left bank of the Loire. City Savigneux also an important industrial and economic history. The channel Drill has also helped energize the Peyer mill until 1986.

The town also has a superb golf 18 holes on more than 45 hectares course both enjoyable and technique. A 70 which is open all year many competitions.

A large lake of 24 hectares, owned by the city, allows fishermen to practice this activity throughout the year.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

A Savigneux, we love the retro vehicles and especially the Citroën 2CV. The 2CV Club Drill is a dynamic association that celebrates this iconic small French car. Each month, the club organizes a monthly gathering where enthusiasts gather.

Several times a year, associations, volunteers, elected officials of the city and agents of the city organize many events that give Savigneux a pleasant atmosphere.

Iconic, the Savigneux festival takes place every summer in early July, the feast day of the city. Torchlight, petanque contest, fireworks, mini beauty contests and mini mister, this is a moment of conviviality.

Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 10°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Museum of Weaving and Silk-making
Culture and education4 € to 6 € Bussières (29 km)
Horse ride in the Monts du Forez
Nature and the great outdoors27 € to 90 € Vollore-Montagne (37 km)
Visit to a knife-maker’s workshop
Arts and CraftsFreeArconsat (41 km)
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (42 km)
Visit the conservatory of cutlery skills
Arts and CraftsFreeLa Monnerie-le-Montel (47 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit Le Vieil Ecotay - ATV
Mountain bike itineraryAthletic1:25Montbrison (1.8 km)
From the Puy to the Pond
HikeIntermediate3:05Lézigneux (4.8 km)
Walk near Saint-Bonnet
Village visitIntermediate1:00Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (12.2 km)
The High Chaumes
HikeIntermediate3:25Saint-Anthème (16.9 km)
The peddler of the chatter
HikeIntermediate3:10Saint-Anthème (17 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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A restaurant
A rental car
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