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Yzeron

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Yzeron is a commune of the Rhône, region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, some 30 km west of Lyon.

Its territory of 10 square kilometers is located south of the Monts du Lyonnais, in limit of Drill, and is the mountainous, oscillating between 450 and 900 meters.

The village developed on a rock at the crossroads of Yzeron valley that gave it its name and that of Garon that rises south of the town.

Woody on half of its area and still widely grown, the area is renowned for its green and hilly landscapes, hills and slopes toughest staking these reliefs. In the Middle Ages and during the Revolution, Yzeron was called "Mountain-les-Bois."

Since ancient times, the Romans capture water from Yzeron to supply Lyon then to the Middle Ages, the village has a castle because of its dominant and strategic position between county and possessions Drill Chapter Lyon.

From the nineteenth century, the charm of the site attracts urban dwellers and hotel are created. Now, lodges and guest houses succeeded them but we always like to come enjoy the cachet of Yzeron (one thousand inhabitants) that surround a lake and a green environment conducive to leisure "nature". A base is established which offers courses including ropes and varied walks.

Geographical information

MunicipalityYzeron
Postcode69510
Tourism label
Latitude45.7075300 (N 45° 42’ 27”)
Longitude4.5911099 (E 4° 35’ 28”)
AltitudeFrom 448m to 892m
Surface area10.75 km²
Population1004 inhabitants
Density93 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (25 km, 37 min)
Insee code69269
IntercommunalityCC des Vallons du Lyonnais
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Thurins5.9 km (9 min)
Saint-Martin-en-Haut8.3 km (14 min)
Montromant8.4 km (13 min)
Duerne8.7 km (11 min)
Rontalon10 km (16 min)
Messimy10.3 km (16 min)
Soucieu-en-Jarrest11.1 km (15 min)
Vaugneray12.1 km (18 min)
Courzieu12.5 km (20 min)
Saint-Genis-l'Argentière12.5 km (19 min)
Aveize13.2 km (19 min)
Pollionnay13.4 km (22 min)
Brindas13.9 km (20 min)
La Chapelle-sur-Coise14.4 km (21 min)
Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière14.9 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

It is on the aptly named hamlet of Chateauvieux, a few kilometers southeast of the town, we can observe the most significant heritage element of the town: it is a Romanesque chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist dating from the eleventh century and restored by enthusiasts and residents in the 1960s the Middle Ages until the seventeenth century, the chapel was at the center of an autonomous parish dependent on the Abbey of Ainay. She became the annex to the church Yzeron that from 1658. We appreciate the authentic character of the chapel. Evidenced by its floors, its square, its three-nave and vaulted choir barrel arched above which rises the dome supported by a series of arcs. At the entrance, a remarkable clam in two basins has been preserved. The chapel is protected as historical monuments.

At the corner of the old cemetery, close, still stands an ancient cross (called Byzantine). Moreover, the square of the hamlet, remain three linden Sully (thus supposed to have been planted in the seventeenth century).

In the village of Yzeron same, this time near the town hall, do not hesitate to go to the table level of newly installed orientation. It allows you to enjoy panoramic views of the Alps and the Lyon area and be between villages, reliefs, rivers...

In the Grand Rue, the gallery "Just'pour show" hosts exhibitions of paintings and sculptures by contemporary artists and hand-crafted jewelry made on site. Information +33 4 72 41 17 30.

The museum (or house) of the Swing-plow, then History Association Pays Lyonnais, has exhibits dedicated to the development of agriculture in the Pays Lyonnais from 1950 to today, the Roman aqueducts (like the one that once Lyon allowed to feed in water drawn from the Yzeron) and weaving the silk velvet 1830 to 1930. visits "in situ" are also available.

One or two temporary exhibitions are presented each year. Open on Sundays and holidays and by appointment. Information at +33 4 78 81 07 79.

Finally, north of the village, to see the statue dedicated to Our Lady of Yzeron atop the crêt of the Madonna.

Place next to the many leisure and sports "nature" practicable on the locality.

It is possible to enjoy all the small lake Ronzey, near the village, where the boat trip is permitted. picnic areas and recreation (games for children) are provided. The site is also popular with fishermen, who have more opportunity to fish in Yzeron (regulatory information +33 6 70 56 78 92).

At the Yzeron plateau, near the lake, is located the leisure "Yzeron Adventures". Children and adults have the opportunity to enjoy it a tree-climbing park where 13 courses (some with zip lines) are available. The center also offers hiking with donkeys (accompanying adults may also carry young children), themed walks focused on wild plants Monts du Lyonnais, in the company of an expert guide (specific information on +33 6 12 59 02 31), water activities (canyoning) or via ferrata (route set in a rock wall secure with metal elements). An "escape game" and a scooter hire point are also open to the public. The center is finally equipped with a dining area. All information +33 9 72 35 29 89.

On or since Yzeron, many hiking trails and mountain biking are also available, of varying difficulty, to enjoy green landscapes, undulating, with forays to neighboring localities. Maps and information +33 4 72 41 17 30 or +33 4 78 57 83 80.

Finally, on the resort, the Py Cold climbing site is renowned for decades by savvy climbing the Lyon region come here to train or, for younger, there understand the basics of this particular sport. Twenty ways to climb roped are identified. Identified by forest, wet rocks can be dangerous and it is advisable to be accompanied by qualified instructors. Inquire +33 4 78 57 83 80.

Events and festivities

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (8.5 km)
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (17.8 km)
Dramatised tour of Lyon
Culture and education10 € to 15 € Lyon (19.2 km)
Segway Initiation in Central Lyon – 1 hour
Entertainment39 € Lyon (19.5 km)
Segway Tour of the Rhône and the Saône – 1 hr. 30 mins
Entertainment49 € Lyon (19.5 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit of the Cross of the Fol - Observatory of the landscapes of Montrottier
HikeEasy1:40Montrottier (13.4 km)
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (17.1 km)
Wine Trail - 4.9 km - Millery
HikeEasy1:35Millery (17.1 km)
Trails of Veauchette - ​​Banks of Loire
HikeEasy1:05Veauchette (30 km)
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (33 km)

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