Cellieu brings together the history of the Aqueduc du Gier, medieval church history and local fruit production. These topics raise different questions: What route did the Roman aqueduct take, what do the historical dates refer to, and which products are associated with the area? If you are looking for a hotel in Cellieu, these themes can give your stay a clear focus.

Roman water engineering in Cellieu

The Aqueduc du Gier was built in the 1st century AD and supplied water to Lugdunum, ancient Lyon. It crossed the historic parish of Cellieu through its lower area, from south to east. This describes both the aqueduct’s purpose and its local route: it supplied Lugdunum, while the directional description refers to the lower area of the historic parish.

Further construction details can be seen at La Cave du Curé. The 60-metre-long tunnel was excavated by the Romans for a water conduit. It preserves masonry from the Roman aqueduct, built into gneiss, with consistent dimensions and lined with pink, waterproof brick mortar. Together, these sites offer two perspectives on Roman water engineering: the Aqueduc du Gier represents the supply of Lugdunum and its historic route through Cellieu; La Cave du Curé illustrates the tunnel’s dimensions, the rock and the mortar.

Church history and an archaeological find

The historic church of St Pierre de Selliaco is associated with a precisely dated ecclesiastical event: in 910, Pope Sergius III confirmed that it belonged to the Church of Lyon. The date refers to this confirmation, not to a stated construction date. This gives Cellieu’s early church history a concrete connection to Lyon.

La Pierre Romaine was discovered in 1887 by workers building the road to Saint-Romain-en-Jarez. This date marks the discovery, not the creation of the object. Together with the aqueduct’s Roman construction date and the confirmation of 910, this provides a timeline of three distinct events: water engineering in the 1st century AD, ecclesiastical affiliation in 910 and the discovery of the Pierre Romaine in 1887.

Fruit and products from Cellieu

Les Vergers de la Chana produces cherries, plums, apples and various fruit juices in Cellieu. These products complement the historical themes with a concrete connection to local production. If you want to explore Cellieu through more than its history and learn about its products as well, this selection offers another point of interest.

The business sells its products directly and through large and medium-sized retailers. If you are planning to buy directly, check the sales arrangements in advance. For your planning, distinguish between two details: the product list shows what is produced in Cellieu, while the sales channels are relevant if you are planning a purchase.

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