Discover Vaugneray

Vaugneray combines an unusual cultural attraction with trails through the landscape of the Monts du Lyonnais, two morning markets and a range of leisure activities. If you are looking for a hotel in Vaugneray, you can choose where to stay based on whether you are particularly interested in history, scenery, local produce, or cultural and sporting activities.

Culture and history in Vaugneray

In the former Visitation monastery, the chapel and cloister have become a cultural venue with several exhibition rooms. The architecture is also noteworthy: the building was constructed in the late 1960s and was inspired by Le Corbusier. Vaugneray’s cultural attractions therefore include both a former monastery and a building from a later period.

The “Sur les pas de l’Histoire” tourist trail offers another perspective. It explores Vaugneray through both older and more recent historical viewpoints. Those interested in the village’s development will find not only the cultural venue but also a dedicated trail that connects history with discovering Vaugneray.

Trails and landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais

The “Boucle du Val Noir” follows trails through a rural, wooded and hilly landscape, inviting visitors to discover Vaugneray. From the orientation tables at Soupat and Roche Coucou, panoramic views extend as far as the Alps. The two named viewpoints provide specific landmarks along the route, while the scenery and distant views offer a clear contrast with the village’s historic cultural attractions.

The “Circuit des Crêts” adds a circular cycling route to the options. It passes through typical landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais, including wooded massifs, high-altitude roads and panoramic views of the Alps. From Vaugneray, the route follows the climbs to the Croix du Ban and Luère passes. The options are easy to distinguish when planning: the “Boucle du Val Noir” explores Vaugneray via trails and viewpoints, while the “Circuit des Crêts” is a circular cycling route focused on the landscape and climbs to two passes.

Morning markets and local produce

Vaugneray has a producers’ market on Saturday mornings and another market on Tuesday mornings. On Saturdays, stalls offer goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses, seasonal fruit and vegetables, organic vegetables, and poultry and poultry products. On Tuesdays, local cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses, eggs, vegetables and fruit are available. The market days offer different opportunities to include local produce in your daily plans. The range of goods may change.

Theatre, cinema and swimming pool

Théâtre Le Griffon is an intimate venue with 200 seats. Its cultural programme includes theatre, music, comedy and original productions, with around ten performances a year. Since individual performances change, it is worth checking the latest dates and programme before planning a specific visit.

Cinéval is an amphitheatre-style cinema with 192 seats. Its facilities include digital 3D projection and Dolby stereo sound. While Théâtre Le Griffon offers stage performances, Cinéval focuses on the cinema experience. Seating arrangements may change; if the number of seats matters for your plans, check the current conditions.

The Piscine des Vallons du Lyonnais has a 25-metre sports pool, a learner pool and an activity pool with an adjustable floor. Facilities also include one- and three-metre diving boards, a water slide and a sauna. Activities include swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, aqua cycling, diving practice and scuba diving; class times and availability may vary. In summer, a park with landscaped, tree-lined areas and water play features for children adds to the facilities. These seasonal areas and access to them may change.

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For the regional travel overview: Rhône.