Caluire-et-Cuire: Walking Trails, Rose Gardens and Culture

Walking trails, rose gardens, the history of technology and a seasonally changing cultural programme are among the things to explore during a stay in Caluire-et-Cuire. If you are looking for a hotel in Caluire-et-Cuire, these highlights can help you plan your trip. First consider whether you are more interested in trails and outdoor activities, plant diversity, historic technology or culture; then you can choose a hotel for your stay.

Walking trails and getting your bearings

The Voie de la Dombes runs for four kilometres through Caluire-et-Cuire along a former railway line. There are also two fitness stations along the Voie de la Dombes. These stations offer an additional opportunity for exercise along the route. If outdoor activity is part of your trip plans, you can make it a focus of your stay, alongside the historic route of the former railway line.

The “Sentiers et Belvédères” network comprises seven walking trails across the whole of Caluire-et-Cuire. The Voie de la Dombes is a single named route measuring four kilometres, while “Sentiers et Belvédères” is a network of seven walking trails across the whole area. If you are looking for a route with a stated length, the Voie offers a clear point of reference; if you would rather explore a network of paths, “Sentiers et Belvédères” is the broader option.

The Maison de la Voie Verte is an information centre for the network. Seven gardens characteristic of Caluire-et-Cuire have also been recreated at the Maison. This brings together information about the network and a focus on gardens.

Rose gardens in Caluire-et-Cuire

The Roseraie de Saint-Clair comprises 270 flower beds featuring wild species, historic varieties and cultivars. It also presents 153 wild rose species. The Roseraie has been designated a “Collection Nationale de Roses Botaniques”.

The Maison de la Voie Verte and the Roseraie de Saint-Clair offer different garden experiences: gardens characteristic of Caluire-et-Cuire have been recreated at the Maison, while roses and their presentation are the focus at the Roseraie. This allows you to choose between an interest in local gardens and a specific interest in roses.

Admission to the Roseraie is free. As access arrangements may change, please check them before your visit.

The history of technology and culture

The Usine des Eaux (lac souterrain) was built in 1854 and includes a Cornish steam pump that is listed as a Monument historique. This brings the history of the building and a specific piece of technology into focus.

Le Radiant-Bellevue has a multidisciplinary cultural and artistic focus. Its programme changes with the seasons. If this cultural offering is a key factor in your trip, take the seasonal changes into account when planning.

Discover more destinations: Chiroubles, Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, Saint-Priest, Jullié, Ambérieux, Charnay, Jons, Villeurbanne.

For the broader travel overview: Rhône.