Sathonay-Camp offers several distinct points of interest: the Voie Verte and Parc du Haut de la Combe for outdoor activities, the Arboretum Clémence Lortet with its diversity of plants, and the history of the military camp. Deciding which of these aspects to focus on can help you plan your stay and find a hotel in Sathonay-Camp.

Voie Verte and recreation in the park

The Voie Verte is 5 km long and runs along the former railway line on the Croix-Rousse–Sathonay section of the Lyon-Croix-Rousse–Trévoux route. It goes from Caluire-et-Cuire through Sathonay-Camp and on to Rillieux-La-Pape. You can run, hike, road cycle, ride a hybrid bike (VTC) or go mountain biking along it. If you are choosing between an activity on foot and a bike ride, this range of options is relevant. Check current surface and access conditions in advance.

Parc du Haut de la Combe offers a different focus. Established in 1992, it includes a basketball court, a football pitch, a tennis court, a skatepark and playgrounds. Several kinds of recreation are available side by side: ball sports, skating and play areas. Individual facilities may change; if any of them are important to your plans, check their current status.

Arboretum Clémence Lortet

The Arboretum Clémence Lortet in Sathonay-Camp contains 127 species of trees and shrubs. Its purpose is to showcase a wide diversity to residents of the metropolitan area, mainly small and medium-sized species with good potential for adapting to global warming and the pedoclimatic conditions of the Lyon region. Here, “pedoclimatic” describes the interaction between soil and climate conditions. The selection therefore highlights both species diversity and regional adaptability. For plant enthusiasts, the combination of a specific number of species and the selection's purpose provides a distinct focus.

Military camp and village history

In 1858, at the initiative of Marshal Castellane, the establishment of a military camp near Lyon was proposed at Sathonay. From 1914 to 1918, the camp served as a training and supply centre for soldiers. In a later development, it became a new centre of activity for the village, leading to the establishment of more than 40 cafés, among other things. These stages show the camp's different roles: the proposal to establish it, its military functions and, finally, its importance to village life. The figure of more than 40 cafés is part of this historical development.

Bus connections and choosing accommodation

Bus route 33 connects Croix-Rousse, the centre of Caluire, the Montgay district of Fontaines-sur-Saône, the centre of Sathonay-Camp and its railway station, the Polyclinique, and the Ville nouvelle de Rillieux. Bus route 9 provides direct access to the Presqu’île. Bus routes may change; if the connections are important to your plans, check the current timetable before travelling.

When looking for hotels in Sathonay-Camp, you can compare the location of a specific accommodation option with your planned routes and the bus connections.

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See the wider travel guide: Rhône.