Saint-Cyr-Les-Vignes: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Saint-Cyr-les-Vignes lies at the transition between the landscapes of the Plaine du Forez and the foothills of the Monts du Lyonnais.

Those who choose Saint-Cyr-les-Vignes as their holiday destination can combine their stay with plans to rent a holiday apartment.

Landscape

The Entre plaine et monts hiking trail passes through the Bois de Sury and offers viewpoints overlooking the Monts du Forez.

Hiking and Cycling

The Entre plaine et monts trail starts in Saint-Cyr-les-Vignes. The moderately difficult hike is 11 km long and takes around three hours. GPX and KML files are available for this trail for export to a GPS device or another navigation device.

The N°32 Les étangs mountain biking circuit is an easy 9 km route with a duration of one hour. It follows paths and wooded avenues towards the hamlet of Montchal and through Sury in the plain; along the way, it offers a panorama of the Plaine du Forez and its ponds.

The ponds visible along the N°32 Les étangs mountain biking circuit are artificial bodies of water. They were created in the 17th century on marshy, undeveloped land and were originally associated with the economic activity of fish farming.

Culture and History

The Château de la Sauvardière is still surrounded by fortifications today. The Château du marquis de Poncin is a château from the modern era and has an extensive estate. In 984, the Église Saint-Cyr et Saint Julitte belonged to the holdings of the Primatiale of Lyon.

Local Insights

The Ferme des Délices Foréziens offers a farm visit during which visitors can learn about the production of ice cream, ending with an ice cream tasting.

Nature

The Toranche has interesting fishing potential and is home to numerous minnows, gudgeons and trout.

Further destinations: Les Salles, Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, La Valla-sur-Rochefort, Marlhes, Jas, Montverdun, Saint-Julien-D'oddes, La Grand-Croix

To the higher-level travel overview: Loire.