Walk: There was a time at the Col des Écharmeaux

Relive the epic story of the Col des Echarmeaux through architecture, the works of a local artist, its history, during a guided walk.
Discover, on the border of Beaujolais and Charolais, a site that had its moment of glory at the beginning of the 20th century.

Near Lyon, this outing offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Azergues Valley and the surrounding mid-mountain ranges. Very easy, this walk is a good introduction to understanding how the bountiful nature of the Beaujolais region has shaped human activity. At the foot of the Roche d'Ajoux and its digital orientation table, on the Atlantic/Mediterranean watershed, the Col des Echarmeaux is a major strategic, geological, and geographical site in the Beaujolais. It is a true gateway to the Beaujolais Geopark.
At Col des Echarmeaux, you will relive the history that made it famous, with particular attention paid to the life and work of Jean Molette.
You will find out why Napoleon I is enthroned in the middle of the Echarmeaux roundabout!
This visit is based on visible heritage and historical documentation.
It will take you back to an era that shaped our current way of life in Beaujolais.

Minimum age: 8 years

Duration : 1h