The Church of Saint-Julien in Soucieu-en-Jarrest contains wood panelling dating from 1785. It is classified as a protected object and was placed under protection in 1978. The wood panelling comes from Cluny Abbey and was sold to the parish of Soucieu in 1845. The small footpath “Du Violon au Moulin Rose” presents the main elements of Soucieu-en-Jarrest’s municipal heritage and takes about an hour.
When planning a stay in Soucieu-en-Jarrest, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The circular route “Les Aqueducs de Soucieu” runs through orchards, along the remains of the Gier aqueduct and through the Furon valley. It is 10.9 km long, has 150 m of positive elevation gain and is signposted with yellow PDIPR markings. The circular route is open daily year-round and is free of charge; it starts at Stade Jean Garin in Soucieu-en-Jarrest.
The Fête de la pêche de vigne takes place in Soucieu-en-Jarrest every year on the first Sunday in September.
Geographical location
The wider regional surroundings of Soucieu-en-Jarrest include the Artothèque de Lyon Part-Dieu, a museum, the Château de Saint-André du Coing, a château, the Abbaye Saint-Pierre, a historic site, and the Artothèque de Saint-Priest, a museum.
The wider regional surroundings of Soucieu-en-Jarrest also include the mountains Le Châtelard, Mont Pothu Nord, Mont d'Or and Chavagny.
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