Saint-Laurent-De-Chamousset: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Francis I and Henry IV stayed at the Château de Chamousset; Francis I remained there with his entourage for a month in 1533, while Henry IV also stayed there.

The Château de Chamousset is classified as a historic monument. The interior areas open to visitors include the grand staircase, the guard room, the philosophers' salon, the dining room, the courtyard, the large kitchen, the yellow state room and the orangery.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset should focus their search on this location.

History

The bell tower and apse of the Église Saint-Laurent date from the 15th century. The church contains a confessional carved in 1764 in the Louis XV style, as well as stained-glass windows signed by Jean Coquet and Lamy Paillet.

The Église Saint-Laurent is open daily all year round, with free admission.

For the 2026 season, guided tours at the Château de Chamousset are scheduled from 12 July to 30 August, Tuesday to Friday and at weekends, starting at 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Activities

The Circuit Le Château is a marked circular route covering 8.5 kilometres, with 193 metres of elevation gain and a stated duration of 130 minutes.

The Centre aquatique et de loisirs Escap'ad offers a 25-metre competition pool, a lazy river, a water slide and a children's paddling pool. Escap'ad also has a relaxation pool reserved for adults (+18), with whirlpools and a soothing cascade, as well as a sauna and hammam.

Bowling Escap'ad has six fully automatic lanes, arcade games and a snack bar serving sweet and savoury food.

Traditions

The culinary customs of Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset associated with its agricultural tradition include pâté de la batteuse, a fruit-filled pastry, as well as calf's head, tripe and blood sausage.

The festive customs of Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset include the Conscrits, singing the May song, “Gaufres” between Christmas and New Year, the Vogue on 14 July, and the annual Décades processions in April.

Other places: Ampuis, Légny, Meyzieu, Civrieux-d'Azergues, Messimy, Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, Émeringes, La Mulatière

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.