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Mornant

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Rhône

Mornant - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Rhône
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Enjoying a privileged location from which to discover the rich Lyonnais and the northern Rhone Valley, Mornant is an ideal destination for holidays in the countryside friendly and dynamic.

The town is an excellent starting point for your walks and hikes in the Lyonnais. With its historical and cultural heritage, you will discover one of the finest remains of Roman aqueducts of France, the Monts du Lyonnais and its picturesque landscape, you will enjoy a relaxing time around the lake Our Lady or simply visit the medieval village.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMornant
Postcode69440
Tourism label
Latitude45.6162030 (N 45° 36’ 58”)
Longitude4.6585450 (E 4° 39’ 31”)
AltitudeFrom 287m to 471m
Surface area15.76 km²
Population6413 inhabitants
Density406 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLyon (28 km, 34 min)
Insee code69141
IntercommunalityCC du Pays Mornantais
DepartmentRhône
TerritoryLyonnais
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Laurent-d'Agny5.5 km (10 min)
Beauvallon5.8 km (9 min)
Chaussan6.9 km (14 min)
Riverie7.5 km (13 min)
Saint-André-la-Côte7.5 km (14 min)
Chabanière8.1 km (11 min)
Orliénas8.7 km (13 min)
Sainte-Catherine9 km (19 min)
Dargoire9.4 km (13 min)
Taluyers9.5 km (13 min)
Rontalon9.7 km (14 min)
Soucieu-en-Jarrest10.2 km (13 min)
Montagny10.3 km (13 min)
Saint-Romain-en-Gier10.3 km (16 min)
Tartaras11.6 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

The Country House, an 16th house enlarged in the 18th century, an exhibition of arts and heritage.

Vingtain Tower, 18 meters high, it indicates the existence of ancient fortifications. Enjoy on its summit a magnificent panorama of the country mornantais, the Lyonnais, the Natural Park of Pilat and the Alps.

The Roman aqueduct of Gier, one of the finest remains of Roman aqueduct in France between the Pilat in Lyon more than 40 km.

The Church of St. Peter, built by Pierre Bossan, Lyon architect of the Basilica of Fourvière is a remarkable building (ranked) 15th century.

Places of interest

Information points

Events and festivities

Market every Friday from 7 am to 12 pm, Liberty Square.

Photos

The Country House of Mornant
The Country House of Mornant
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Digital Arts Exhibition
Digital Arts Exhibition
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Weather

Friday 24 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 9°C - Max. 20°C
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Sunday 26 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (17.9 km)
Brunch cruise on the Saône in Lyon
Entertainment36 € Lyon (18.7 km)
Aperitif cruise on the Saône in Lyon - 1 board and 1 drink included
Entertainment29 € Lyon (18.7 km)
Cross-country electric scooter ride in West Lyonnais
Sports sensations30 € to 40 € Bessenay (19.8 km)
Lyon Pass : Tours, Transportation, Cultural Activities – 24h, 48h, 72h or 96 hours
Culture and education29 € Lyon (21 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (9.8 km)
Wine Trail - 4.9 km - Millery
HikeEasy1:35Millery (9.8 km)
Circuit of the Cross of the Fol - Observatory of the landscapes of Montrottier
HikeEasy1:40Montrottier (24 km)
Small tour of the town of Vinzieux
HikeEasy2:30Vinzieux (32 km)
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (42 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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