Charbonnières-les-Bains

Rich with two flowers in the competition of cities and flowered villages of France, Charbonnières-les-Bains enjoys a pleasant natural and architectural heritage that does not lack charm.

Now transformed into a hotel, the spa of the nineteenth century there unfortunately. Near the casino, it experienced its heyday until the mid-twentieth century. According to local legend, the source was discovered by a donkey and its owner, a woodcutter. The reality is different, and that is the abbot of Rougeat Marsonnat which brought to light the miraculous spring. A casino, spa guests to entertain, however, was built nearby and remained open until the beginning of the First World War. In the city, you can still admire a statue of the clergyman.

In the old center of the town, several houses from the early twentieth century provide an interesting mountain style. It is also possible to enjoy the villas of the nineteenth century, a remnant of the golden age of hydrotherapy.

The Bressonnière Park is a popular place for locals and visitors for its calm and its special charm.

On the territory of the commune, several marked trails are available, a guide is available at the town hall of Charbonnières-les-Bains.

Charbonnières-les-Bains The market is held every Thursday morning. Every year, a large garage sale is held.

In March, the rally site Lyon-Charbonnières, a race that has existed since 1947.

Dinner dance popular, the charbonnoise evening takes place in September since 2010.

Every September, Charbonnières-les-Bains organizes festivities for the arrival of the new Beaujolais.

Like its neighbor, Lyon, Rhone common celebrates Festival of Lights each December 8, highlighting the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin.