Jarnioux: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

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The Château de Jarnioux is listed as a historic monument. It has six towers, some of which are covered with glazed tiles. The listing includes all façades and roofs and was made by decree on 16 May 1966. The Château de Jarnioux and its park have been listed as a protected site since 7 October 1946.

A travel itinerary for Jarnioux may include the desire to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture and History

Among the surviving buildings of the Château de Jarnioux from various periods is a Renaissance building attributed to Philibert de l’Orme. The Chapelle Sainte-Catherine is listed in its entirety as a historic monument. In 2001, murals were discovered in the chapel dating from the 14th to the 19th century and depicting the faces of saints.

The Saint-Etienne Church is built entirely of golden stone; its nave is supported by ten pillars with carved capitals. Construction began in 1888, and it was consecrated on 16 September 1889. The Lavoir de Jarnioux was built in 1872, and its architecture is reminiscent of a Doric temple in ancient Greece. The ensemble of golden stone at the Lavoir de Jarnioux attracts particular attention and is frequently photographed.

Surroundings

In the wider regional surroundings of Jarnioux, the enclosed Artothèque du Centre d'Arts Plastiques de Villefranche-sur-Saône is a museum. Les Tours de Lissieu is a monument there, the Château de Saint-André du Coing is a castle, and the Abbaye Saint-Martin de Savigny is a ruin.

The wider regional surroundings of Jarnioux also include the mountains La Liouffe, Fourches Voirines, Citadelle and Grand Crêt.

Routes and Discoveries

The 14 numbered signs on the Parcours découverte de Jarnioux cover the local heritage, geology, viticulture, history and buildings made of Pierres Dorées. The Parcours découverte de Jarnioux follows the Voie du Tacot and goes around the village.

Randoland: Jarnioux is a family discovery trail with investigation and game cards for children aged 4 to 12. The circular trail Sur les traces du tacot runs from Jarnioux to the foot of the château, follows the Voie du Tacot and passes by the Chapelle Saint-Roch.

Events

Blues à Jarnioux is a festival held annually in June in Jarnioux.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.

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