Quincieux: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

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The Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste in Quincieux is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and is a Romanesque-style building. Anyone planning a stay in Quincieux may want to rent a holiday apartment in Quincieux.

Culture

The Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste is used for concerts and performances organized by various local associations. After renovation, the Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste was once again ready to host ceremonies and events.

The local religious architecture also includes the Église du hameau de La Chapelle in Quincieux. It was listed as a historic monument by decree of 21 March 1983.

On the last Sunday of each month, the Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste serves as a midday rest stop for a group of pilgrim hikers traveling from Fourvière to Ars (01).

Nature

The Les 3 îles walking trail begins at the MJC in Quincieux. It can be reached by Bus 92 to the Quincieux Mairie stop and is 8.5 km long as a circular trail in Quincieux.

East of Quincieux, the walking trail leads through the floodplain along the Saône. The municipality includes three islands: île du Roquet, île de la Pradelle, and île Beyne. These three islands are designated as ZNIEFF areas and form part of Quincieux’s historical heritage.

Another named route is the “Des bords de Saône à la Chapelle” hiking trail in Quincieux. It is 16.6 km long; the stated walking time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Local Life

The Marché forain hebdomadaire in Quincieux is part of regular local life. It takes place every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Rue du Commerce in the town center. The market offers fruit and vegetables, goat’s cheese and eggs, 100 % local honey, as well as products from a butcher, charcuterie seller, and caterer.

On the first Saturday of each month, FX Chastang offers a knife-sharpening service there. The Marché forain hebdomadaire also occasionally holds events highlighting 100 % local products.

For the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.

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