At the entrance to Saint-Cyprien lies Gour des Véroniques, a former gravel pit that has been restored to nature and covers an area of 4 hectares.
Those considering Saint-Cyprien as a holiday destination may wish to rent a vacation apartment.
Nature
The themed trail at Gour des Véroniques leads around a pond on the Loire and uses playful, educational methods to explain which bird and insect species live there.
In the wider region surrounding Saint-Cyprien are Pic de Bard, a mountain, Pic de Chaudabry, a mountain, and Mont Semiol, a mountain.
Trails and Events
The Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert–Saint-Cyprien loop runs close to the river along the Loire. It is accessible on foot, by bicycle, and on horseback.
The Marche nature en bord de Loire will take place in Saint-Cyprien on October 4, 2026, with four hiking routes of 4, 8, 12, and 18 km. The 4-km route includes an orienteering game course accessible to strollers.
Culture
Around 2 km from the center of Saint-Cyprien lie the almost contiguous hamlets of Verneuil and La Commanderie, whose origins are linked to the Knights Templar. Around 1200, the Templars built a chapel and a residence there.
The chapel near Verneuil and La Commanderie built by the Templars was dedicated to Sainte Madeleine. Historically, it attracted believers and pilgrims who prayed there and attended religious services.
Surroundings
In the vicinity of Saint-Cyprien are Château de Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, a château, Essalois Castle, a historic site, and Château de Bellegarde-en-Forez, a château.
The wider region surrounding Saint-Cyprien also includes Château de Fontanes, a château, as well as Square Honoré-d'Urfé, a garden.
Other places: Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette, Pouilly-sous-Charlieu, La Tuilière, Saint-Georges-de-Baroille, Saint-Romain-La-Motte, Pélussin, Bellegarde-en-Forez, Aveizieux
