Saint-Romain-en-Gier

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Saint-Romain-en-Gier is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France. It lies on both sides of the Gier river ()

Alternative names: Population: ~540 pplArea: 1.56 mi²Coordinates: 45°33'58"N, 4°42'25"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Saint-Romain-en-Gier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Givors canal, Château d'Ampuis, L'Imprimerie, Château de Gallée.

3.7 miNE
Canal
Givors canal, Givors
94 min walk • The Givors canal was built between 1761 and 1781 to carry coal, other goods and passengers from Rive-de-Gier to Givors on the Rhône, running beside the river Gier. The canal was approved in 1760 and after many problems opened in 1780. The canal was originally 15 kilometres long.
7.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Château d'Ampuis, Ampuis
193 min walk • The castle of Ampuis is an ancient stronghold, mentioned in the fourteenth century, very reworked in the eighteenth century. The castle stands on the town of Ampuis, in the Rhône department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
5.3 miSW
45°31'41"N • 4°36'45"E
L'Imprimerie, Rive-de-Gier
135 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
5.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Château de Gallée, Millery
151 min walk • The castle of La Gallée is an old house of the vineyards, of the XIVth-XVth centuries, reworked in house of the fields in the XVIth century. Restored since a few years, the building stands on the commune of Millery in the department of the Rhône in...
5.1 miE
Locality
Chasse-sur-Rhône
130 min walk • History enthusiasts will delight in exploring the rich heritage of Chasse-sur-Rhône. The town is home to several historical landmarks, including the 12th-century Church of Saint Peter, which boasts striking architecture and fascinating medieval artifacts.
3.4 miS
Forts and castles
Château des Chances, Saint-Étienne – Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve
88 min walk • The Château des Chances is a ruined castle in the commune of Les Haies in the Rhône département of France, at the foot of the Pilat massif. All that remains today of the medieval castle is a collapsed tower and some stretches of wall.
7.3 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Ampuis
187 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5 miSW
Memorial
War Memorial, Rive-de-Gier
129 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
7.2 miSE
45°29'19"N • 4°48'24"E
E. Guigal, Ampuis
184 min walk • Winery, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
7.6 miNE
Locality
Vernaison
195 min walk • Vernaison is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
4 miNW
Locality
Mornant
101 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Mornant is the Château de la Combe, a beautiful castle that dates back to the 12th century. The castle is surrounded by lush gardens and offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's rich history.