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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Astronef – Saint-Etienne Planetarium
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: cours Fauriel, Espace Fauriel, Saint-Etienne 42100
Saint-Etienne's Planetarium delves into everything you ever wanted to know about astronomy, cosmology, and other space-related topics. Start with the basics and tour the temporary exhibitions, which feature a range of topics such as lightning, thunder, the moon, or seasons and then check out a movie on the huge, hemisphere-shaped screen. The...
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: Saint-Etienne-Le-Mollard, Château de la Bastie d'Urfé, Saint-Etienne 42130
This 14th century castle contains an impressive gallery filled with relics from the times of the d'Urfe family. The basement is a cave adorned with stalactites. Statues of divinities line the walls of the cave, thus providing a place for people to escape and pray in privacy. Other attractions include the chapel, the church, paintings from the...
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: 14, rue Pierre et Paul Guichard, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne 42028
Commonly known as "The Cauldron," this popular stadium has hosted some of the world's most highly anticipated soccer matches, including the world cup. The rectangular stadium can hold up to 36,000 spectators.
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: Guizay, Saint-Etienne 42000
One can truly experience magnificent views on this 2,953-foot hill. Saint-Etienne can be seen below, and the monts du Lyonnais are in view far to the East. The monts du Forez are also in view, 5,380 feet to the west. Various activities are provided on Guizay Hill, such as a golf course and meandering paths that wind through the hills.
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: 16, avenue de la Libération, Saint-Etienne 42000
Many visitors come to socialize and enjoy the colorful flowers, unique fountains, and numerous cafés and shops that are found here. Additional attractions include the Saint Charles Cathedral, which was built during the 1920s but was never completed due to lack of funds. A Prefecture dating to 1901 contains a collection of sculptures for the public...
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: Saint-Etienne
From the 15th century to today, this square has been a center of social gathering and commercial activity. The square is lined with cafés and boutiques, thus encouraging visitors to stay a while and enjoy the inviting surroundings. Market is held here on Sunday mornings, which creates a more energetic atmosphere as locals shop for the week.
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: Saint-Etienne 42000
These two unique homes exemplify the architectural style of the 1930s. The two houses are designed in cylindrical shapes and reach up to six stories in height. The architect of the buildings, Auguste Bossu, despised climbing stairs and thus implemented a steep inclined plane for the dwellers to use when going to the next level.
Category: Sightseeing - Saint-Etienne Attractions & Activities
Address: l'Hôtel de Ville, Saint-Etienne 42000
Located in the heart of the city's commercial center is this neoclassical square. The carefully designed plan was created during the early 19th century by esteemed architect Jean-Michel Dalgabio. Today the square is lined with stylish shops and sophisticated office buildings. Reminders of the silk neighborhood that once thrived in this very spot...
