Chassagny brings together Romanesque church history, historic buildings along the Mornantet, and landscapes with walking opportunities. When planning your trip, you can focus on architectural history, walks, or nature on the Plateau mornantais.

Church and historic buildings

The Église Saint Blaise has Romanesque origins dating to the 10th century and was extensively remodeled in 1520 by Béatrix de Bron and her husband René de Rougemont. The seigneurial chapel contains a piscina. It is partially listed as a historic monument; the listing was made by decree on February 2, 1982.

A footbridge over the Mornantet bears the date 1864; in 1996, it received the heritage conservation award from the Conseil Général du Rhône. The construction date and the award mark two distinct historical points of reference.

The Château de Chassagny probably dates from the 12th century. The original castle was destroyed in 1561 by the Baron des Adrets and rebuilt in 1570, retaining the square keep. The Château de Chassagny is privately owned and cannot be visited.

The Château de la Vaure takes its name from Hugues de la Vaure, a royal notary in 1362. The fief is surrounded by several ponds; its stone protective wall was built in 1615 by Gaspard Charmier. In La Charbonnerie, there is also a stone livestock watering trough, supplied directly with water from a spring and probably dating from around 1670.

Walks and landscapes on the Plateau mornantais

The Bois de Montrond and the Mornantet gorges are especially recommended for walks. Hiking trails in Chassagny start at a sign in the parking lot by the Salle des fêtes des Varennes. There is also a picnic area near the Salle des fêtes. The starting point and picnic area are therefore in the same vicinity, making it easy to include a break before or after your walk in your day’s plans.

Chassagny is part of the Espace naturel sensible du Plateau mornantais. The area is open to the public and has several hiking trails. Its landscape includes heathland, dry grasslands, rocky outcrops, wet meadows, natural grasslands, and several ponds. This variety brings together dry and wet habitats and offers a different focus from the historic buildings in the village. Parking is available nearby; access is free year-round. Check practical access information before you arrive.

Chassagny also offers a panoramic view of the Plateau de Montagny, dominated by a medieval village center. This is a different landscape reference from the Plateau mornantais, which is home to the nature reserve.

There is a separate trail condition notice for mountain biking: since the heavy rainfall in October 2024, the section south of Chassagny on Circuit VTT 231 has been passable only with restrictions; one of the bridges over the Mornantet is also missing there. Check conditions on site before planning this route. The recommendation to walk in the Bois de Montrond and the Mornantet gorges concerns different activities from this mountain bike trail notice.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or, Condrieu, Saint-Bonnet-De-Mure, Ville-Sur-Jarnioux, Corcelles-En-Beaujolais, Civrieux-d'Azergues, Jarnioux, Lantignié

For the broader travel overview: Rhône.