Saint-Étienne Travel Guide

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  •   Local Customs
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  •   Saint-Étienne
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Explore Saint-Étienne

Things to Do  

Chateau de la Roche Baron

Chateau de la Roche Baron, Saint-Étienne

 Kate-Me Says:  Our friends from St Etienne took us see this great castle...it was quite a long walk up a large hill to see it (it's on the top of a crystalline dyke which is 653 metres high, but well worth the effort. From the top you look down on a nice view of the valley and the Loire... 

Le Puy Mary

Le Puy Mary, Saint-Étienne

 Pierre_Rouss Says:  Le Puy MaryGreat panorama from the top, after a tough climb of 1 1/2 hour from Pas de Peyrol... I have been told.What happened is the morning we planned to get there, it had snowed less than an inch during the night (we were in October!!!) and the road to get there was... 

Le Puy de Sancy

Le Puy de Sancy, Saint-Étienne

 Pierre_Rouss Says:  Le Puy de SancySimilar but smaller than the Puy de Dôme, but getting there and viewing the landscape is almost better than the destination.Classification: Hiking , Photography , Site Seeing 

Le Puy de Dôme

Le Puy de Dôme, Saint-Étienne

 Pierre_Rouss Says:  Le Puy de DômeThis oooold volcano can be visited just about all year. The entrance is regulated and there is a fee to gain access to the site.You can drive to the bottom and climb to the top and either enjoy the view of the crater or the surrounding area.You will even find... 

Seeing the local villages.

Seeing the local villages., Saint-Étienne

 cutestmidget Says:  Seeing the local villages.This is a wonderful way of seeing French life, culture and architecture. I had a wonderful time wandering around the streets of some of the little villages, and this photo in particular is a town hall at the end of summer - the colours in the... 

Hotels  

Hotel Tenor

 5 Opinions

Restaurants  

La Raclette: Cheese specialized

La Raclette: Cheese specialized, Saint-Étienne

 Pichayada Says:  This restaurant is famous for cheese specialty. The place is cosy with warm colored light.Fondue is recommended on the long list of the menu. I tried fondue for the first visit and it was great. The second visit I tried La Raclette, I like cheese so it was really good; the... 

A French family home

A French family home, Saint-Étienne

 cutestmidget Says:  A French family homeOk ok, so this is not a real restaurant. But it's great to experience real French cooking out in the country! And the beauty of France is the variety in cooking across the whole of the country! When you're talking about food with a French person, you will... 

Nightlife  

The Smoking Dog: Nice pubs in Lyons & St. Etienne

The Smoking Dog: Nice pubs in Lyons & St. Etienne, Saint-Étienne

 steevmay Says:  A nice little pub with a very good (by USA standards) selection of beer, nice friendly staff, and a nice few tables outside to sit and people watch.... Yes...wear some. 

The Saint Patrick: Irish Pub

The Saint Patrick: Irish Pub, Saint-Étienne

 Akashka Says:  Very convivial, always packed, this is a very nice bar with a very nice decoration and coktails. If you want to get drunk, you can order a "plateau" of shooters for 10Euros. They are not written on the drink menu but you can order them. Choose what shooter you want, hey set... 

Transportation  

Train

Train, Saint-Étienne

 Pichayada Says:  Frequent train services from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint Etienne. It cost about 9-12 euro depending on types of train.Usually you can buy a train ticket from the ticket machine but it does not work for the credit card from abroad. it is more convenient to buy it from the ticket... 

STAS Tram

STAS Tram, Saint-Étienne

 Pichayada Says:  There are 2 lines of the tram to commute around Saint Etienne, alternative way of transportation from bus. Line 5 can be commuted to the train station with the destination shown at the front of the train; it starts from Bellevue place or from Terrase. From the train station... 

Local Customs  

Best Patisserie. Gaucher

Best Patisserie. Gaucher, Saint-Étienne

 Pichayada Says:  Near to Bellvue tram station there is one of Patisserie making gorgeous sweet. I saw they were awarded too. You will not be disappointed at all. I guarantee. 

This fireplace is one of my...

This fireplace is one of my..., Saint-Étienne

 Umfufu Says:  This fireplace is one of my favorite spots....i love the heat from the firebricks and with a nice glass of wine...hmmmm, This picture is taken in a friends place of the owners of the caravan. 

Tourist Traps  

When you have been here, and...
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When you have been here, and watched the surrounding and the sillance...well i think then you have a trap. Maybe you like this all so much you wanna be here for ever. Houses you can buy for little money, and if you have to right hands you can make it your own little palace.....so dont tell me i never warned you!

Written Aug 25, 2002

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What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Saint-Étienne

 Umfufu Says:   When you sitt on the terras of the caravan there is a change this cat come at you and tells you Miauw....She is the cat of the owners of the caravan...and the name is :Cannin. 

Packing List

Packing List, Saint-Étienne

 Umfufu Says:   Chappie is the name of this cat ...and you dont have the wrong eyes in your head or where the wrong glasses...this cat is very big and heavy....so you better not lay in a sunchair...hihihi, you never know what happens! 

Off The Beaten Path  

Oh I love the sights of these...

Oh I love the sights of these..., Saint-Étienne

 cutestmidget Says:  Oh I love the sights of these gorgeous little tracks... Especially the ones in the mountains and forests... I can just imagine fairies skipping down these trails... :) 

Here can you walk with your...

Here can you walk with your..., Saint-Étienne

 Umfufu Says:  Here can you walk with your kids or your dog or your kids and dog....or just alone...with your man, friend or friends....this is two steps from the caravan, so you never will get lost. 

Favorites  

Around Saint Etienne

Around Saint Etienne, Saint-Étienne

 Pichayada Says:  MuseumsThere are some interesting museums in St Etienne such as Museum of Industry and art. If you are a museum fan then I receommend you to visit the one I mentioned. You will know the city better after visiting.At the moment, from 15-30 of November 2008, there is the 10th... 

Head up to the mountains.

Head up to the mountains., Saint-Étienne

 cutestmidget Says:  Head up to the mountains. Wherever you are, you will be able to find some road that will take you 'into the hills', and you'll see the most unbelievable views of French countryside... This is not only from the top of the mountain, but the 'getting there' is so much fun... 

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