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Things to see in Saint-Étienne (France): 48 places and when to go

Saint-Étienne is a city in France with around 266,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Nature (10), Mountains (7). The best known are Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne and Musée d'art moderne. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
France · 45.4304, 4.38
Population
About 266,000
Places
48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (19) · Nature (10) · Mountains (7) · Wildlife (6) · Food and drink (6) · Hiking (5)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 64 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Crêt de la Perdrix, at 1,432 m.

What to see in Saint-Étienne

The places in and around Saint-Étienne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 24, by what you come to do:

When to go to Saint-Étienne

The best time to visit Saint-Étienne is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:54
  2. FebPossible10:09
  3. MarBest time11:37
  4. AprBest time13:17
  5. MayBest time14:42
  6. JunBest time15:27
  7. JulBest time15:09
  8. AugBest time13:55
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:41
  11. NovPossible9:15
  12. DecPossible8:32

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. In April, 48 of the 48 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Saint-Étienne

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Saint-Étienne?

The best known: Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne, Musée d'art moderne, GR 7, Château de Grangent. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Saint-Étienne?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.

How do you get to Saint-Étienne?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Saint-Étienne as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.