Épercieux-Saint-Paul lies on the banks of the Loire; the Saint-Paul circular trail no. 37 leads from there to the banks of the Loire, has a designated picnic area, and offers unobstructed views of the Monts du Lyonnais on the return journey.
Those who choose Épercieux-Saint-Paul as their destination and would like to rent a holiday apartment can include this wish in their plans.
Nature and Trails
The Balade en Terre de Tisseurs in Épercieux-Saint-Paul is a very easy 2.5 km circular route that takes about an hour. It follows the RD 58 towards Pouilly-les-Feurs, crosses a railway crossing, and reaches the Croix des Rameaux 150 metres later.
The Les Bords de Loire circular trail runs through the Chambons to the banks of the Loire and includes a footbridge over the Le Chanasson stream. The Saint Paul Trail follows the Chemin de la Loire for approximately 2 km towards the Loire.
The La Véloire cycle route, on the Montrond-les-Bains–Saint-Jodard section, also passes through Épercieux-Saint-Paul.
Culture and History
The Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption is a late Gothic church that was probably built on the site of an older chapel. It has three vaulted naves, whose arches are supported by six pilasters.
The choir of the Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption is decorated with frescoes from the 16th and 19th centuries, which were discovered by chance in 1905. One of the frescoes depicts a rare Last Judgment.
Surroundings
The ruins of Château de Cleppé are located in the immediate vicinity of Épercieux-Saint-Paul. The ruins of Château de Salt-en-Donzy are also located in the surrounding area.
In the wider regional surroundings of Épercieux-Saint-Paul are Château de Chalain, a castle, and Château de Bellegarde-en-Forez, also a castle. Pic de Montverdun, Mont Rat, Mont Boussuivre, and Mont Lit are also located there, each being a mountain.
Other destinations: Chambœuf, Nervieux, Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, La Valla-En-Gier, Saint-Marcellin-En-Forez, Saint-Médard-en-Forez, Saint-Jean-La-Vêtre, Saint-Rirand.
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