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Saint-Martin-en-Haut

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Town Rhone installed in the Monts du Lyonnais, at an altitude of 750 meters, Saint-Martin-en-Haut is the second largest town in the department area. Saint-Martin-en-Haut takes place in the district of Villefranche-sur-Saône, on a hill, about thirty kilometers from Lyon.

Only green station of the department, the city of Saint-Martin-en-Haut welcomes today more than a hundred farms producing milk, red fruits or vegetables. The town seduces visitors with its natural surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. Outdoor activities abound in Saint-Martin-en-Haut, like hiking, mountain biking or horse in the valleys and other woods that surround it.

In the streets of the city, an interesting ancient heritage eventually bring a certain charm to this lovely site and full of interest.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Martin-en-Haut
Postcode69850
Tourism labels
Latitude45.6601710 (N 45° 39’ 37”)
Longitude4.5586010 (E 4° 33’ 31”)
AltitudeFrom 453m to 911m
Surface area38.64 km²
Population4042 inhabitants
Density104 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (38 km, 43 min)
Insee code69227
IntercommunalityCC des Monts du Lyonnais
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Duerne5.6 km (9 min)
Saint-André-la-Côte7 km (13 min)
Rontalon7.6 km (13 min)
Yzeron8.3 km (14 min)
La Chapelle-sur-Coise8.5 km (12 min)
Larajasse8.9 km (14 min)
Sainte-Catherine9.6 km (16 min)
Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise9.8 km (11 min)
Aveize10.1 km (15 min)
Riverie10.2 km (15 min)
Thurins10.4 km (13 min)
Chaussan10.7 km (19 min)
Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière11.8 km (17 min)
Coise12.2 km (18 min)
Montromant12.5 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Walking through the streets of Saint-Martin-en-Haut, one can enjoy a natural and built heritage of the most interesting.

summer residence of the Nobel Prize for Medicine, Alexis Carrel, the castle of the Built is a revamped private residence in the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. It is unfortunately not visit.

The Rochefort site is probably the most popular place for tourists to Saint-Martin-en-Haut. It consists of a chapel with a Virgin and stained glass classified as an historic monument and the ruins of an ancient castle dating from the thirteenth century. This medieval town was once a popular place of pilgrimage. A sound and light show is held every summer.

In the city, the church blue granite built in the late nineteenth century does not lack more interest.

Places of interest

Information points

Events and festivities

City Saint-Martin-en-Haut no shortage of events to enliven the city center and the countryside.

Saint-Martin-en-Haut The market is held every year on the Saturday morning. The fair Monts du Lyonnais is itself organized every September.

In August, a sound and light show is held on the site of Rochefort.

At the end of August, Saint-Martin-en-Haut hosts the regional festival of agriculture including demonstrations, meals, entertainment and other rides of all kinds. It helps to learn a little more about agriculture and its businesses.

Weather

Friday 31 may
Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 1 june
Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
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Sunday 2 june
Min. 11°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 (13.5 km)
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (22 km)
Brunch cruise on the Saône in Lyon
Entertainment36 € Lyon (22 km)
Aperitif cruise on the Saône in Lyon - 1 board and 1 drink included
Entertainment29 € Lyon (22 km)
Dramatised tour of Lyon
Culture and education10 € to 15 € Lyon (24 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit of the Cross of the Fol - Observatory of the landscapes of Montrottier
HikeEasy1:40Montrottier (16.2 km)
Wine Trail - 4.9 km - Millery
HikeEasy1:35Millery (17.7 km)
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (17.7 km)
Circuit Le Vieil Ecotay - ATV
Mountain bike itineraryAthletic1:25Montbrison (39 km)
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (39 km)

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