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Theizé

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Rhône

Beaujolais Village-specific construction of the houses of golden stones, Theizé also benefits from an exceptional situation of the surrounding valleys. It is a village full of many walking trails that will take the visitor to the vineyards or in the woods to discover its heritage. On foot, by bike or on horseback, tours findings are available at City Hall. A drop in wine will make you appreciate their hospitality and enthusiasm to share with you their business through the tasting. Choose from the 16 areas that make up the village. Between natural heritage, wine and architectural Theizé let you discover its treasures!

Geographical information

MunicipalityTheizé
Postcode69620
Latitude45.9396410 (N 45° 56’ 23”)
Longitude4.6162250 (E 4° 36’ 58”)
AltitudeFrom 237m to 601m
Surface area11.89 km²
Population1361 inhabitants
Density114 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (45 km, 43 min)
Insee code69246
IntercommunalityCC Beaujolais Pierres Dorées
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Frontenas2.8 km (6 min)
Porte des Pierres Dorées3.4 km (7 min)
Moiré3.7 km (7 min)
Ville-sur-Jarnioux3.7 km (7 min)
Bagnols4.1 km (8 min)
Alix6.5 km (9 min)
Val d'Oingt6.8 km (11 min)
Sainte-Paule7 km (12 min)
Chessy7.4 km (12 min)
Marcy8 km (13 min)
Légny8.2 km (14 min)
Lachassagne8.2 km (13 min)
Le Breuil8.9 km (13 min)
Lacenas9.6 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Rochebonne Castle: In the fourteenth century, the castle was one of the areas Theizé chapter of St. John. It was the time when the English were all war. In fear to see fall into enemy hands (those of the Late-comers) and become a mighty fortress, the canons of Lyon counts razed in 1363. When calm was restored, rebuilt its walls Theizé speaker, and instead of the castle there was a priory of the abbey of Savigny.

Castle Rapetour: House-strong Rapetour Theizé. Castle Rapetour that resembles a Tuscan Castello is a very old building that includes a 13th century tower and a suite of architectural additions, including a square tower built during the Hundred Years War. At the beginning of the 16th will be built in the courtyard of the castle a Renaissance gallery on three levels comparable to the most beautiful in the old Lyon and Villefranche.

Chapelle Saint Hippolyte: A shrine commemorating the victory of the Franks hairy on the Saracens in place Bourland was built long ago, under the patronage of St. Hippolyte. It came on a pilgrimage throughout the region, because we got many miracles through the intercession of the saint.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The Rendez-vous de Rochebonne in September, a festival of classical music.

Heritage Days.

The Christmas market: the last Sunday of November.

Painting exhibition at the castle of Rochebonne in July and August, opened the afternoon of 15 to 18h from Thursday to Sunday.

Visit Castle Rapetour: weekends from April to October.

Photos

Castle Rochebonne
Castle Rochebonne
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Horse ride in Green Beaujolais
Nature and the great outdoors50 € to 220 € Chamelet (10.6 km)
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (18 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Lyon - In French
Entertainment24 € Lyon (25 km)
Explore the Parc de la Tête d'Or by Segway – 2 hours
Entertainment59 € Lyon (26 km)
Segway Initiation in Central Lyon – 1 hour
Entertainment39 € Lyon (26 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (9.6 km)
Hidden Treasures Circuit
Village visitEasy1:00Villefranche-sur-Saône (9.8 km)
Clochemerle
Village visitEasy40 minVaux-en-Beaujolais (13.1 km)
Mountain bike tour to discover the Val de Saône
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy50 minMontmerle-sur-Saône (19 km)
Circuit of the Cross of the Fol - Observatory of the landscapes of Montrottier
HikeEasy1:40Montrottier (20 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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