Décines-Charpieu: Green Spaces, Culture and Water

In Décines-Charpieu, landscaped green spaces, bodies of water and cultural venues cater to a range of visitor interests. When planning your trip, you can consider whether you would like to spend time in green surroundings, explore paths on foot or by bike, enjoy water sports or visit cultural attractions. The places vary in size and character, from a city park to a cultural centre and a historic castle mound.

Green spaces and natural areas

Redesigned in 2019, Raymond Troussier City Park covers 96,000 m², 60 percent of which is green space. If you are looking for a larger natural area, Biézin is a 25-hectare site between Décines-Charpieu and Chassieu. It has a 3.2-kilometre route and outdoor exercise equipment. The two green spaces therefore differ both in scale and in the amenities mentioned.

La Rize is a small river that flows through Décines, Vaulx-en-Velin and Villeurbanne and serves as a place for leisure and exploration. Walkers and cyclists along its banks can enjoy a diverse range of animal and plant life. Leisure facilities also include an outdoor fitness trail, children's play areas and an introductory fishing course. La Rize thus offers different options from the designated training route in Biézin.

At the Canal de Jonage and Grand Large

The Canal de Jonage and its reservoir, Grand Large, were built in the late 19th century to supply the Cusset hydroelectric power station. Today, they also shape the area's waterside leisure opportunities: sailing, rowing, windsurfing, swimming and fishing are all practised at Grand Large. If you have a particular activity in mind, it is best to check in advance which options are available during your visit.

The banks of the Canal de Jonage in Décines-Charpieu form a route for pedestrians and cyclists. A pedestrian and cycle bridge built as part of the Anneau Bleu crosses the canal and forms part of a protected cycling link between the town centres of Décines-Charpieu and Vaulx-en-Velin. The riverside route and bridge therefore represent different ways of getting around: following the water's edge and crossing the canal.

Culture and local history

Le Toboggan is the city's cultural centre. Its event hall has 664 seats; the venue also includes the Ciné Toboggan cinema, with 150 seats, and the La Spirale exhibition space. The Motte féodale du Moléron offers a different perspective on local history: it is a medieval castle mound dating from the 11th century. Cultural events, cinema and exhibitions thus sit alongside a historic site that reaches far back into the past.

Local produce and gastronomy

Les Halles Décinoises is a venue in the town centre where good food and sharing a meal are the focus. It opened on 15 November 2019. The concept includes gastronomy, local produce and responsible eating. Regular markets are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays; there is also the permanently open Café des Halles. The market venue complements the green-space and culture themes with a focus on food and regional produce.

When looking for a hotel in Décines-Charpieu, you can use these different interests to guide your trip, such as walking and nature, water sports, culture or gastronomy. Which of these matter for your stay depends on your own travel plans.

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