Cellieu: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A historical feature in Cellieu is the Aqueduc du Gier. The aqueduct was built in the 1st century AD and supplied Lugdunum, ancient Lyon, with water. Its route crossed the historic parish of Cellieu in the lower area from south to east.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Cellieu can include this in their travel plans.

Culture and History

The historical church of St Pierre de Selliaco is part of the area’s ecclesiastical history. In 910, it was confirmed by Pope Sergius III as belonging to the Church of Lyon.

Several buildings are located in different areas around Cellieu: Château de Fontanes is a château in the vicinity of Cellieu. Eglise Saint-Pierre is a church in the nearby area, and église Notre-Dame is a church in the vicinity of Cellieu. Château de Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, a château, is also located in the wider regional area.

Another historical trace is La Pierre Romaine. It was discovered by workers in 1887 during the construction of the road to Saint-Romain-en-Jarez and recently attached to the eastern façade of the church tower. La Pierre Romaine consists of an engraved stele dating from the reign of Emperor Hadrian.

La Cave du Curé also refers to the Roman water supply system. The 60-metre-long tunnel was excavated by the Romans for a water conduit and preserves the masonry of the Roman aqueduct. This is constructed from gneiss, has consistent dimensions, and is lined with pink, waterproof brick mortar.

Local Produce

In Cellieu, Les Vergers de la Chana produces cherries, plums, apples, and a range of fruit juices. The products are sold directly as well as through large and medium-sized retail companies.

The wider regional area around Cellieu includes the mountains of La Chaux de Toureyre and Crêt de Botte. Crêt du Rachat and Crêt de la Perdrix are also mountains in this wider regional area.

More local pages: Andrézieux-Bouthéon, La Terrasse-Sur-Dorlay, Roisey, St. Alban Les Eaux, Changy, Bussières, L'etrat, Maringes

To the higher-level travel overview: Loire.