Discover Grézieu-le-Marché

Grézieu-le-Marché combines a hilly landscape dotted with meadows with architectural history, walking trails and agricultural offerings.

Landscape and location

Grézieu-le-Marché lies on the watershed at the western end of the Monts du Lyonnais. The Gimond valley borders the commune to the south, and the Brévenne valley to the north. In addition to the predominantly meadowland, there are numerous maize and cereal fields. These features describe both the geographical location and the surrounding area shaped by agriculture.

The Table d'orientation de Champesan offers an unobstructed view of the landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais. The viewpoint is located on a marked walking trail. This gives you two distinct points of reference for your stay: the watershed and valleys define the commune’s geographical setting, while the Table d'orientation is a specific viewpoint along the trail.

Church and architectural history

The Église St Barthélémy was completed in 1886. Sainte-Marie-Perrin designed it with Bossan in the Romanesque-Byzantine style. The bell tower houses a complete carillon with eight bells. These details offer different points of interest for culturally minded travellers: the year marks the church’s completion, the style identifies its design, and the carillon is a specific feature of the tower.

If you would like to take architectural history into account when choosing a destination, these details help put the church in context without reducing it to its year of completion. The design and carillon add architectural and structural aspects to the historical context.

Walking trails and walks

The “Le barrage de la Gimond” walking route starts at the car park by the town hall in the centre of the village. It is suitable for walking in all seasons and is marked in yellow. It is also part of the “Sentiers du Rhône” and “GR® de Pays Monts et Coteaux du Lyonnais” networks. Check seasonal conditions before setting out. The starting point, markings and networks give you specific details to help fit this route into your plans.

The Barrage de la Gimond is suitable for family walks. For planning a longer hike, the “Le barrage de la Gimond” route is a distinct point of reference; a walk at the Barrage offers a different kind of outing. This lets you distinguish between a designated walking route and a family walk without treating them as the same thing.

For mountain biking enthusiasts, the Circuit VTT 124 - Brévenne Gimond is marked in red by the FFC-VTT and carries the number 124. The named activities differ in both type and markings: this route is for mountain biking, while the walking route is marked in yellow.

Agricultural offerings

Some farms welcome visitors for farm tours by prior reservation. Visitors can also buy farm produce at some farms by prior reservation. If you are planning a farm tour or purchase, book in advance and check availability before travelling.

Les Jardins du Pré sells seasonal vegetables, eggs, preserved vegetables and jams from organic farming. The seasonal vegetables make the timing of a purchase relevant; product availability may vary. This offering is a distinct aspect of local life and should not be confused with farm tours that require a reservation. So, if you would like to include agricultural offerings in your travel plans, you can distinguish between a planned farm visit and buying the products listed.

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