Discover Mornant: heritage, trails and hotels

Mornant caters to a range of travel interests. The medieval town centre lies around the Church of Saint Peter; other cultural highlights include the Gier Gallo-Roman aqueduct, the Maison de Pays and protected historic landmarks. Heritage trails, walks and hikes, as well as the Les Bassins de l’Aqueduc aquatic centre, round out the picture. If you’re looking for a hotel in Mornant, you can plan your stay around local history, outdoor activities, or swimming and fitness facilities.

Town Centre and Heritage

The medieval town centre of Mornant lies around the Church of Saint Peter. The Maison de Pays adds to this picture with a building dating from the 16th and 18th centuries, showcasing aspects of local heritage. It hosts exhibitions of art and crafts that change throughout the year. If you’re planning to focus on culture, check the current exhibition programme. The Gallo-Roman aqueduct and the Maison de Pays, a building dating from the 16th and 18th centuries, represent different historical periods.

The Gier Gallo-Roman aqueduct in Mornant is classified as an aqueduct bridge and archaeological site. Fragments of the Gier aqueduct in the Mornantel Valley were partially protected as historic monuments by decree on 7 June 1926. Another protected cultural feature is the ensemble comprising the neo-Gothic altar and retable (altarpiece) in the Chapel of Saint Peter: it was listed on 3 September 1979.

A free audio-guided tour of the village of Mornant uses QR codes on ten information panels along the route. The tour offers a different way to explore than focusing on individual buildings or exhibitions: it combines a visit to the town with information from the panels.

Trails and Countryside

The Mornantais agricultural plateau is shaped by farming. This landscape invites visitors to look beyond individual buildings. RandoMornant organises walks and hikes, as well as tourist, scientific, sporting or cultural trips. The association also helps create, signpost and maintain heritage trails. Both organised activities and trails linked to local heritage can therefore be of interest when planning a trip. Creating, signposting and maintaining refer to three distinct tasks: establishing routes, marking their course and keeping them in good condition.

Swimming and Activities

The Les Bassins de l’Aqueduc aquatic centre in Mornant has four pools, a 19-metre Pentagliss slide, a cardio area, a wellness area and a snack bar. Activities include baby swimming sessions, group swimming lessons for children and adults, and aqua fitness. It offers water-based activities alongside options for exercise and wellness. Individual facilities, schedules and availability may change; check the latest information about facilities and activities before your visit.

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