Hiking
The “Entre Chandonnet et Jarnossin – PR 12” hiking trail runs between two valleys. Each change of slope offers changing panoramic views.
The location given for the “Entre Chandonnet et Jarnossin – PR 12” hike is “Place de l'église, 42460 Cuinzier”.
Nature and Landscape
The ZNIEFF I “Sources du Chandonnet” covers the eastern edge of the municipality of Cuinzier. The Jarnossin River rises in Cuinzier and is a direct right-bank tributary of the Loire.
The wider surrounding region of Cuinzier is home to Mont Monnet, Mont Saint-Rigaud, the Crêt de Munet summit and Mont des Salles.
Culture
Cuinzier’s architectural and cultural heritage includes the “Quintius” Roman theatre. It combines elements of the Italian theatre, the round theatre, the Roman circus and the open-air theatre.
The Église Sainte-Madeleine in Cuinzier was built in 1829.
The Abbaye Bénédictine de Charlieu is located in the vicinity of Cuinzier. The Château Saint Hugues is located in the wider surrounding region of Cuinzier. The historic site Abbaye de la Bénissons-Dieu is also located in the wider surrounding region of Cuinzier. The Église Saint-Hilaire de Semur-en-Brionnais is likewise located in the wider surrounding region of Cuinzier.
Local Life
The Marche du jus de pomme was organised in 2025 by the parents’ association of Saint-Paul school; at this event, announced in the same year, the parents’ artisanal pressed apple juice was offered at the finish and at the refreshment stations.
Les Cafés Ciloo operates a coffee roastery on the border of the Loire, Rhône and Saône-et-Loire departments and selects coffee beans from various origins.
Anyone choosing Cuinzier as a holiday destination would like to rent a holiday apartment there.
