Saint-Bonnet-De-Mure: Culture, Photography and Leisure

Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure offers a range of ways to enjoy a stay: architectural history, a smartphone-based search for cultural heritage, photography and leisure activities. Each topic offers a different focus. You can choose what to concentrate on depending on whether you are more interested in historic buildings, playful exploration, photographic collections or physical activity.

Architectural History and Cultural Heritage

The church of Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure is a 19th-century building. Its interior was completely renovated from October to December 2018. This means the century in which the building was constructed and the renovation period can be placed at two distinct points in its architectural history. The statue of Saint Bonnet dates from the late 15th or 16th century and was listed as a protected object on April 28, 1978. It therefore predates the construction of the church by several centuries.

Gnolus and Leisure Activities

In the Gnolus activity, visitors use a smartphone-based search to discover the local cultural heritage in a playful way. A description published in 2023 states that the Gnolus trail can be completed year-round, seven days a week and around the clock. Before your visit, check whether there have been any changes to the app or route.

A municipal description from July 2023 lists a pump track, a skatepark that was new at the time, a play area for children and teenagers, a bicross track and a city stadium at Espace Loisirs on Route de Dormon. The listed facilities cater to different types of play and physical activity; the play area is specifically intended for children and teenagers. As facilities may change, check the current details before visiting.

Photography and Visit Formats

The Maison de la photographie Muroise offers a distinct focus. The museum houses around 2,000 cameras, a black-and-white enlarging laboratory with seven enlargers, a computer room for computer graphics with two computers, and both an old and a modern library. A camera collection, technical rooms for enlarging and computer graphics, and library collections are all brought together here.

The offerings include educational, thematic and guided visits, temporary exhibitions and practical workshops. The range therefore extends from different visit formats and exhibitions to hands-on activities. Programmes and services may change; check the current offerings in advance.

A January Festival and Regional Connections

The traditional fête de la saint Bonnet festival takes place in early January. A mass in the church is followed by a tasting of pâtés à la confiture. If you would like to plan your stay around this festival, check the latest dates and arrangements, as both may change.

The connection to the CCEL is relevant for planning regional travel: Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure is part of this area. The CCEL area is connected to Lyon's public transport network by nine bus routes, including Metro Line A. The Rhônexpress also connects the area to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport and the TGV station. Before making specific journeys, check the current routes and connections.

Discover more destinations: Haute-Rivoire, Saint-André-La-Côte, Rillieux-La-Pape, Cogny, Vaulx-En-Velin, Vénissieux, Sérézin-Du-Rhône, Saint-Georges-De-Reneins.

For an overview of the wider region: Rhône.