Discover Écully

Écully combines wooded stream and forest valleys with trails and buildings that reveal different aspects of the commune’s history. When choosing a hotel, these highlights can help you decide whether you would like to focus your stay more on nature walks or historical discoveries. Three featured trails vary in length and theme; historical walks also provide a way to explore the commune’s buildings on foot.

Wooded valleys, circular trails and nature

The Jardin de la Condamine covers 6,000 m² and was redesigned in 2010. Its significance also reaches back into local history: since the 18th century, all the village festivals have been held there. This garden brings together a specific area and a long tradition.

The Circuit du ruisseau des Planches circular trail is 11.1 km long and passes through the wooded valleys of the Serres and Planches streams as far as Dardilly. The Circuit du Val de Serres circular trail covers 8.5 km. Shorter is the themed Sentier thématique du Bois de Serres, at 3.8 km; it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Its focus is the animal and plant life of the valleys in the west of the Lyonnais. The trails can therefore be distinguished by length and theme, while the Circuit du ruisseau des Planches also has a specifically named destination.

The Bois de Serres covers 160 hectares of woodland and streams. It is home to 106 bird species, 15 reptile and amphibian species, and 14 mammal species. The Bois de Serres also has a circular route designed for people with reduced mobility. Check local conditions before your trip. In September 2020, the Vallon de Serres was classified, together with the Vallons de l’Ouest lyonnais, as a remarkable scenic landscape. Biodiversity, the circular route and the landscape classification describe the natural area from different perspectives.

Historic buildings and architecture

The Balades historiques d’Écully offer a map and a printed Topoguide that you can use to discover the commune’s historic buildings on foot. If you would like to download it, check its current availability before your trip. One of the historic buildings is the Église Saint-Blaise, which Cardinal de Bonald consecrated on 26 October 1846. The church is designed in the Romanesque-Byzantine style; ten stained-glass windows light its nave. The year of consecration, style and windows each describe a different aspect of the building.

La Greysolière also offers specific points of interest for exploring architectural history. The entire estate, including the nymphaeum, was added to the list of Monuments historiques by decree dated 30 November 1992. It retains characteristic Renaissance features, including mullioned windows and staircases that have been restored to their original appearance. The protected status and the architectural features described provide different information about the estate.

The Château du Vivier is home to the Institut Paul Bocuse and its gastronomic training restaurant. Alongside the historic buildings and the Église Saint-Blaise, this adds another dimension to Écully’s nature trails. During your stay, you can choose from specific themes: trails through the valleys, exploring historic buildings on foot, or the architectural details of individual buildings.

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