Not to be missed in the region !

Saint-Etienne is the third town of Rhône-Alpes. Well-known for its enterprising mind, Saint-Etienne differs from the others thanks to its exceptional character : a mix between innovation, companies and nature...
Awarded “City of Art and History” , Saint-Étienne proudly bears the standard for design, which has left its mark in local history, from cycles to ribbons via arms.

Saint-Étienne is now a breeding-ground for technological innovation and area of choice for cutting-edge industry, cultivating a taste for the arts and benefiting from its exceptional geographic location at the foot of the Pilat regional nature reserve.

Lastly, no-one could discuss the St. Etienne conurbation without mentioning the Geoffroy Guichard stadium, the AS St. Etienne football team and its sporting legend ! As one of the top French clubs, the team still thrills thousands of supporters throughout France ! If you love sport, come and test yourself on the SaintéLyon, one of the most difficult races in France...

A bit of tourism...

  • The Pilat Regional Nature Reserve
    Exceptional sites, hiking, mountain biking, adventure courses, inns and local produce ...
  • Saint-Victor sur Loire
    A village perched in the mountains, overlooking the Grangent dam and the Loire Gorges. Château, beach and exceptional views !
  • Parc de l’Europe
    Right in the heart of the city, enjoy this oasis of green. Perfect for your early morning jog !
  • Saint-Etienne Golf Course
    Enjoy a relaxing break before you hit the road or between two meetings...
    Recently, Saint-Etienne has earned “Tourist City” status.

A zest for culture

  • Design Centre
    A symbol of Saint-Étienne’s commitment to the future of design, the Design Centre hosts a Biennial Design Festival. This great event brings together international designers, an enthusiastic audience and many passers-by eager to see discoveries and surprises !
    Built on the site of the former Saint-Étienne Munitions Factory, the Design Centre stands out through its innovative architecture, which bears the Finn GEIPEL hallmark.
  • The Saint-Étienne Astronef Planetarium
    A magical place for dreamers... Perfect for keeping your head in the clouds !
  • The Mining Museum, the Museum of Art and Industry and the Museum of Modern Art
    These are the big three of Saint-Etienne" ! Three museums that take you from history to the expertise of Saint-Etienne via an unfailing love for art.
    For info : the Museum of Modern Art houses the second greatest collection of contemporary French art after the Pompidou Centre
  • The Le Corbusier heritage site at Firminy (10mins.)

And great pleasure !

  • Geoffroy Guichard Stadium
    Come and experience “the Cauldron”...
  • Zénith de Saint-Étienne
    Bearing the Norman Foster hallmark, this aerodynamic building was designed to maximise the use of renewable energy.
  • The Saint-Jacques district
    One of the historic districts of Saint-Étienne. Take a stroll down its pedestrian streets, visit its designer boutiques and stop off at one of its many restaurants.
  • After nightfall...
    Saint-Étienne is packed with music bars, discothèques and trendy leisure venues.

Events not to be missed

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