In Chenôve, options range from a short walk through the Vieux Bourg to a 10-kilometre circuit rated as relatively challenging. There is also wine-growing history, a park, and opportunities for exercise and events. To plan your visit, you can first decide whether to focus on culture, a particular route, or a visit to the Centre nautique.

Wine-growing history and different eras

The Pressoirs des Ducs de Bourgogne were used continuously for wine production for six centuries; this use ended in 1926. Since 1934, the Pressoirs have been listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. These two dates mark different periods in their history: their long use as wine presses and their later listing as a monument.

The church of Saint Nazaire offers another historical trace. It is a Romanesque church in the Burgundian style, built on the site of a Merovingian chapel founded around 700. The Parcours de mémoire turns the focus to a different era: in nine stages, it presents the history of Chenôve from 1939 to 1945. When choosing a theme, you can therefore distinguish between wine-growing history, earlier religious history, and a clearly defined period of the 20th century.

Walks and routes on the plateau

The Parcours de l'escargot is a 2.5-kilometre circuit through the Vieux Bourg. Along the way, it highlights 24 architectural or historical features. An overview map is located at the Clos du Roy car park on Rue Pierre Curie, and there are 20 information panels along the route. As the location of the map or panels may change, check their current position before setting out.

For a longer circuit, the signposted Sentier Bonbis crosses the Plateau de Chenôve. This 10-kilometre route starts and ends at the Jardin du Clos du Roy, is marked in yellow and blue, and offers viewpoints along the way. It is considered relatively challenging. If you would rather choose from several circuits, the CRAPA fitness trail offers three distances: 1.85, 3.35 and 5.5 kilometres. The routes have freely accessible exercise stations.

The options differ in more than just distance. The Parcours de l'escargot focuses on the architectural and historical features of the Vieux Bourg; the Sentier Bonbis offers a longer, relatively challenging circuit with viewpoints; and CRAPA has three route options with exercise stations. When choosing, you can take into account both the distance you want to cover and the focus of each route.

Green spaces and nature

The Plateau de Chenôve is part of the Natura 2000 network, which aims to preserve its biodiversity and biological richness. The Parc du Cèdre offers a different kind of green space: opened in 2025, this urban park covers 2.3 hectares and features trees, shrubs and plants, mostly native species. If you want to include nature in your trip plans, you can visit both the plateau and a park in an urban setting.

Planning for swimming and events

The Centre nautique welcomes individuals and groups. Its facilities include a large 25-metre pool, a 25-metre sports pool and a teaching pool. Opening hours and admission conditions may change, so check the latest information and pool facilities before planning a visit.

Le Cèdre is a performance venue designed as an Italian-style theatre, with 692 seats and a 211-square-metre stage. The programme and seating arrangements may change. If an event is the reason for your trip, check the dates and current seating arrangements before making plans. This helps distinguish Chenôve’s more enduring attractions — such as its wine-growing history and walking routes — from offerings that depend on a specific date or current visitor conditions.

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