Ville-Sur-Jarnioux: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Ville-sur-Jarnioux is located in the Pierres Dorées area of Beaujolais. The village’s elevated position offers panoramic views over the Saône plain; on a clear day, the Alps and Mont Blanc may be visible from there.

Those planning a stay in Ville-sur-Jarnioux may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Landscape and trails

At Crêt du Py, there is a viewpoint at an altitude of 558 m. Crêt du Py is described as a former Gallic tumulus. In Ville-sur-Jarnioux, the Chemin du Tacot is highlighted as a walking and hiking trail.

The Voie du Tacot follows a former railway line that connected Villefranche with Tarare.

Culture and history

The featured attractions in Ville-sur-Jarnioux include the washhouses at Chapelle Saint-Roch. Chapelle Saint-Roch was built in 1522.

The hermitage of St. Abram dates from the 17th century. It includes a holy spring that is believed to have fertility-promoting effects. The Sources sacrées are associated with pilgrims who sought relief from eye problems there.

Chapelle Saint-Clair dates from the 15th century. Église Saint-Martin dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its choir contains Austrian frescoes from the occupation period of 1814. The nave and side chapels of Église Saint-Martin have groin vaults.

Activities

During the Parcours Tic, Tac, Cadole, visitors can search for Yookâ in Ville-sur-Jarnioux. Gnolus is designed as a free geocaching treasure hunt in the Rhône département.

Since 2004, the Atelier pierres has offered monthly introductory courses in dry-stone wall construction. In Ville-sur-Jarnioux, dry-stone wall construction courses are offered on the second Friday and the following day of each month; equipment is loaned out.

Visitor information

Chapelle Saint-Roch is not regularly open to visitors; visits are only possible for groups by prior arrangement. Chapelle Saint-Clair can be visited year-round only by groups by prior arrangement.

More local pages: Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, Riverie, Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or, Ampuis, Villefranche Sur Saône, Pontcharra-sur-Turdine, Grézieu-le-Marché, Vaulx-En-Velin

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.