Quincieux: Saône floodplains, walking trails and weekly market

If you’re looking for a hotel in Quincieux, it’s worth getting to know the town through its distinctive landmarks and features: walking trails across the Saône floodplain, a Romanesque chapel and a weekly market in the town centre each offer a different perspective on a stay here. This can help you decide whether your trip is better suited to an 8.5-kilometre loop, a longer hiking route, a visit focused on culture or the Saturday market.

Walking trails along the Saône

The Les 3 îles walking trail starts at the MJC in Quincieux and is an 8.5-kilometre circular route. East of Quincieux, it takes you through the Saône floodplain. The commune includes île du Roquet, île de la Pradelle and île Beyne. The three islands are designated ZNIEFF areas and form part of Quincieux’s historical heritage.

You can reach the trail by taking bus 92 to the Quincieux Mairie stop. Check the connection before setting out, as transport details may change. Another hiking option is the “Des bords de Saône à la Chapelle” route in Quincieux: it is 16.6 kilometres long, with a stated walking time of 4 hours and 10 minutes. By comparison, Les 3 îles is the shorter of the two routes; a walking time is also provided for the longer route. If the time available is important for your plans, you can use the stated 4 hours and 10 minutes as a guide for this hike.

Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste and heritage

The Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and is a Romanesque-style building. It is used for concerts and performances organised by various local associations; the programme is not fixed. On the last Sunday of each month, the chapel also serves as a lunch stop for a group of pilgrims walking from Fourvière to Ars (01). The site is therefore associated both with local performances and with a regular stop on a pilgrimage route.

Following renovation, the Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste was once again ready to host ceremonies and events. If you’re planning a visit, confirm the current opening arrangements beforehand. The Église du hameau de La Chapelle in Quincieux is also a heritage landmark: it was listed as a historic monument by decree dated 21 March 1983.

Weekly market in the town centre

The weekly open-air market is held every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Rue du Commerce in the town centre. Stalls offer fruit and vegetables, goat’s cheese and eggs, 100% local honey, and products from a butcher, a charcuterie seller and a caterer. A range of food products can be found together at this market, from vegetables to produce from local vendors.

There are also occasional events highlighting products that are 100% locally produced. These events do not have a fixed date. If you’re planning to visit the Saturday market, confirm the market hours before you go; individual vendors may vary.

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