Capital of the Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Saint-Étienne, "Sainté" for regular visitors, is a student destination and stamped by UNESCO "creative city for design". Former industrial capital of Europe (19th century), the city was the cradle, in the last century, of many innovations that changed the world. The first railway line was laid and one of the first trams was installed. Manufrance and its catalogue, a pioneer in mail order sales, was created there. The water wheel, an energy source on an industrial scale, was invented in Saint-Étienne... It is a heritage that still testifies to this today through the city's neighbourhoods. But today is the era of design in Saint-Étienne. You should see the Hôtel des ingénieurs and the fresco of La pince à dents qui fait rire, the Musée d'art moderne et contemporain, the Mine Muséum and the Musée d'Art moderne, the Cité du design and the Manufacture creative district. It is necessary to be on the lookout for contemporary works of art that adorn the city. Look for Philippe Million's multi-coloured Tree, Assan Smati's Blue Horses. Stock up on local products at Halles Mazerat. The renovated Place de l'Hôtel de Ville gives a new character to the city centre. A getaway from Mont Pilat, nearby, is a must during a stay in Stephan. In the meantime, walk through one of the city's green spaces, sit on the terrace of a café, take the time to choose a good restaurant. Your favorite tour guide will help you do this.
When to go to Saint-Étienne? A student, commercial, cultural and dynamic city, Saint-Étienne can be visited all year round. Choose spring and autumn, as summer can be hot and winter very cold. In addition, there are many tourists in summer and prices tend to rise in both accommodation and restaurants. However, the end-of-year celebrations offer magnificent decorations and magical entertainment. All year round, cultural events are available: Winter Jazzeries in January, Burlesque Arts in February, Lyrics and Music, Book Festival in October and Sainte-Barbe in December. As for the Saint-Étienne International Design Biennale, it takes place in odd years, during one month in April/May
At the foot of the Pilat massif, at ubac, and at an altitude of 530 m to 700 m, Saint-Étienne has a semi-continental climate under mountain influence. In winter, snowfall can be heavy. The Mediterranean influence is punctually reflected in episodes of the Cévennes type and sunshine that is often higher than the national average. The average temperature ranges from 2/8°C in January/February to 15/26°C in July/August.
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When to go to Saint-Étienne? A student, commercial, cultural and dynamic city, Saint-Étienne can be visited all yea...
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At the foot of the Pilat massif, at ubac, and at an altitude of 530 m to 700 m, Saint-Étienne has a semi-continental...
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Every week, you can find Stéphan Szeremeta, the editorial director of Le Petit Futé, in Philippe David's morning show on Sud Radio for weekend and holiday ideas. On Saturday mornings, we have ideas for France and on Sundays we dream again of destinations abroad. Whether you are into nature, culture, festivities, whether you are looking for the unusual or the great classics revisited, you will find your happiness Here are a few ideas in ...
Saint-Etienne and design has a long and ever-growing history. In 2010, Saint-Étienne joined Montreal, Shanghai, Berlin, Seoul and Buenos Aires in the prestigious circle of cities designated by UNESCO as "Creative City of Design". This title refers to the role it played in France during the industrial revolution, but also to its infrastructures, its development, the events held there and its dynamism. What if an urban stroll in ...
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Since 1999, the European Museums Night has been inviting museums to open their doors free of charge in the evening to encourage the public to discover their collections. Very often, it is also an opportunity to attend or participate in various cultural activities organized for the occasion. The event takes place every year on the Saturday closest to May 18, International Museum Day. This year, it will be held on May 19, and a large audience ...
