Located on the old Aquitaine road that linked Lyon to Bordeaux, Saint-Symphorien became an important place in the 11th century when the Counts of Forez built their castle there, which …
The Gimond dam was built in 1925 to supply water to the town of Chazelles-sur-Lyon and support the millinery industries. It is now a place of relaxation and stroll for walkers but also a place well known to fishermen.
Well known to cyclists in the region, the Col de la Croix-de-Part rises to 811 meters above sea level. It is the starting point for several hikes and has a parking lot.