Mornant: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Gier Gallo-Roman aqueduct in Mornant is classified as an aqueduct bridge and archaeological site. Fragments of the Gier Gallo-Roman aqueduct in the Mornantel Valley were partially protected as historic monuments by a decree dated 7 June 1926.

For planning your own trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Mornant.

History and Culture

The ensemble comprising the Neo-Gothic altar and reredos of the Saint-Pierre Chapel was classified as a protected cultural asset on 3 September 1979. The medieval centre of Mornant, the medieval village of Mornant, is located around the Church of Saint-Pierre.

The Maison de Pays is a building dating from the 16th and 18th centuries that showcases aspects of Mornant’s local heritage. It hosts exhibitions of art and crafts, as well as temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Activities and Facilities

RandoMornant organises walks, hikes, and tourist, scientific, sporting or cultural trips. The association also takes part in creating, marking and maintaining heritage trails.

An audio-guided tour of the village of Mornant is free of charge and uses QR codes on ten information boards along the tour route.

The Les Bassins de l’Aqueduc aquatic centre in Mornant has four pools, a 19-metre-long Pentagliss slide, a cardio area, a wellness area and a snack bar. Facilities include baby swimming sessions, group swimming lessons and aqua fitness activities.

Landscape

The Plateau agricole Mornantais features a landscape shaped by agricultural activity. Le Châtelard, Crêt Montmain, Mont Pothu Nord and Grande Pierre are each mountains in the wider region around Mornant.

Wider Surroundings

The Artothèque du Centre d'art de Saint-Fons is a museum in the wider region around Mornant. Château de Fontanes is a castle in the wider region around Mornant. The Artothèque de Lyon Part-Dieu and the Artothèque de Saint-Priest are each museums in the wider region around Mornant.

Further destinations: Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or, Fleurie, Givors, Chazay-D'azergues, Vernaison, Vénissieux, Saint-Germain-Nuelles, Thurins.

For the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.