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Saint-Étienne ( French pronunciation: [sɛ̃t‿etjɛn] ⓘ; Franco-Provencal: Sant-Etiève) is a city and the prefecture of the Loire département, in eastern-central France, in the Massif Central, 60 km (37 mi) southwest of Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. [4]
Avec 172 718 habitants en 2021 3, elle est la 14e commune la plus peuplée de France (2016) 4 et la 2e commune d' Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Saint-Étienne Métropole constitue par sa population (400 813 habitants en 2021) la 3e métropole régionale après la métropole de Grenoble Alpes et la métropole de Lyon.
Discover the rich heritage and culture of Saint-Étienne, a city of art and history in the Loire region. Explore its architecture, museums, football, design and nature attractions.
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- Explore the Old Town. There’s nothing better than getting to know a city than exploring it on foot. Saint-Etienne’s Old Town has charming streets dotted with numerous reminders of the past, like the Demeure Chamoncel (XV-XVI centuries), the Tour de la Droguerie, and the Bourse du Travail.
- Grand’ Eglise. One of the most impressive buildings in Saint-Étienne is the Grand ‘Eglise or Eglise Saint-Etienne Saint-Laurent. This Gothic church was the largest in the town until the main cathedral was built in the 20th century.
- Cité du Design. Saint-Étienne boasts a special neighborhood, the Manufacture-Plaine-Achille, designed to host creative industries. The district showpiece is the Cité du Design, which opened in 2009, and displays magnificent collections.
- Urban Art. We said already that Saint-Étienne is an exciting and creative city. You will find interesting artwork here and there, so it’s a great idea to wander the city’s streets with your camera and go hunting for some street art!
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Saint-Etienne is a second city in the Rhone-Alpes region with a rich industrial and cultural heritage. Discover its attractions, such as the cathedral, the old arms factory, the planetarium and the Le Corbusier church in Firminy.
May 31, 2024 · Saint-Étienne, city, capital of Loire département, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, east-central France, on the northeast border of the Massif Central.
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