Saint-Étienne-La-Varenne: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

A viewpoint at the western exit of the village offers views of the Beaujolais hills, the Monts du Lyonnais, La Dombes, Le Bugey and the Alps, including Mont Blanc. Renting a holiday apartment in Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne is an option when planning your own trip.

Nature and landscape

In the lower part of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, vineyards cover 360 hectares. Beaujolais Villages and Brouilly are produced there. Les Landes du Beaujolais is designated as a nature reserve.

Château des Tours includes around 50 hectares of contiguous Gamay vineyards, all of which are classified as Cru Brouilly.

Culture

Château des Tours still has a cylindrical, so-called Saracen tower dating from the 12th century. Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne also has a Romanesque church from the 12th and 13th centuries.

At Château des Tours, the public is welcomed in the Tour Carrée for tastings.

Surroundings

The Musée Claude Bernard, a museum, is located in the vicinity of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne. The Artothèque du Centre d'Arts Plastiques de Villefranche-sur-Saône is a closed museum in the vicinity of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne. The Artothèque du Musée Paul-Dini, a museum, is also located in the vicinity. The Abbatiale de l'Assomption de Belleville is a historical site in the vicinity of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne.

Mount Citadelle is located in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne. The mountains Grand Crêt and Montagne de Rochefort are also in the surrounding area. Mount Grenet is located in the wider regional area surrounding Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne.

Activities

The hiking route “La Rando des Sarments” is scheduled for the first weekend in March.

Further information

A motorhome service area in the village centre offers facilities for changing the oil, replenishing water and charging batteries.

Other local pages

Other local pages: Marennes, Saint-Symphorien-D'ozon, Thizy, Charentay, Brignais, Chaponnay, Saint-Jean-Des-Vignes, Thurins.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.