Saint-Bonnet-De-Mure offers a range of themes for your stay: protected heritage, a smartphone-based quest, leisure facilities and a museum dedicated to photography. The attractions have different focuses—from history and digital discovery to photography and physical activity. This can help you decide which theme should play the biggest part in choosing where to stay.

Heritage between church and statue

The church of Saint-Bonnet-De-Mure is a 19th-century building. Its interior was completely renovated from October to December 2018. The statue of Saint Bonnet represents an earlier period: it dates from the late 15th or 16th century and was registered as a protected object on 28 April 1978. This comparison spans the statue, the church building and the interior renovation in 2018. The building, protected object and later renovation represent different historical reference points.

Gnolus: heritage by smartphone

The “Gnolus” activity offers a fun way to discover the local heritage: visitors use a smartphone. A description published in 2023 states that the Gnolus trail can be completed year-round, seven days a week, around the clock. Check before setting off whether the app or route has changed. What sets it apart from the historical themes is the way it invites discovery: Gnolus is all about the smartphone-based quest.

Leisure at Espace Loisirs

At Espace Loisirs on Route de Dormon, the municipal description from July 2023 lists a pump track and a skatepark that was new at the time. It also mentions a play area for children and young people, a BMX track and a multi-use sports court. As facilities may change, check current conditions before your visit. Espace Loisirs complements the historical and photographic themes with several specific leisure activities. If physical activity is a priority during your stay, you can take these facilities into account when choosing where to stay.

Photography and ways to visit

The Maison de la photographie Muroise has a distinct focus on photography. It includes a museum with around 2,000 cameras, a black-and-white enlarging lab with seven enlargers, a computer room for computer graphics with two computers, and an old and modern library. There are also educational, themed and guided tours, temporary exhibitions and practical workshops. The offer therefore includes both collection items and different ways to engage with photography. Facilities and programmes may change; check current tour and workshop options before planning your visit.

The traditional festival in early January

The traditional “fête de la saint Bonnet” festival takes place in early January. A mass in the church is followed by a tasting of pâtés à la confiture. The sequence combines the religious occasion with a tasting as part of the festival. If you would like to plan your trip around this date, check the current dates and arrangements, as these may change.

Transport in the CCEL area

Saint-Bonnet-De-Mure is part of the CCEL area. At this regional level, the area is connected to Lyon’s public transport network by nine bus routes, including Metro Line A. It is also connected to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport and the TGV station via the Rhônexpress. This provides a wider transport context for the local cultural and leisure activities. For your specific plans, check routes and connections in advance, as routes and services may change.

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For the regional travel overview: Rhône.