Tourist Office of the Monts du Lyonnais, Tourism Institutions in Chaponost

Presentation

The Tourist Office offers: tourist information on the Monts du Lyonnais region and surrounding areas (Lyon, Beaujolais, etc.), hiking maps, mountain biking trails, etc. Guided tours of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier are also available.

In the Garon Valley area, come and enjoy a wealth of attractions: heritage sites, diverse landscapes (vineyards of the Coteaux du Lyonnais classified as AOC, protected natural areas, etc.) to discover along hiking trails, a rich history and its legacy (Roman aqueduct of Gier, Romanesque chapel of Montagny, etc.), and local talents and skills (potters, painters, etc.). Numerous cultural and sporting events are also organized throughout the year.

Foreign languages spoken: EnglishSpanish

Details concerning animals : Pets must be kept on a leash.

Comfort and amenities

Services

Pet Friendly
Shop
Has a receptive service

Equipment

Free parking
Cycling Parking
Parking
Public toilets

Accessibility

Adapted services for hearing loss
Adapted benefits for mental impairment
Adapted services for visual impairment
Access for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved place for people with reduced mobility
hard coating
Walkway on one level
Clear traffic area
Accessible entrance
Furniture/Reception desk suitable for wheelchair users
WC + grab bar + circulation space
Site, building fully accessible
Possibility to drop someone off in front of the site
Adapted services for motor impairment
Magnetic buckle available at reception
Presence of pictograms and/or simplified visuals of suitable signage (texts/images)
Documentation available in Braille and/or large print
Customer service includes the welcome of people with disabilities.
Accessible service with assistance for a blind person
Path without obstacles inside
Recognizable exterior pathways (contrast/relief) from the PMR parking space to the accessible entrance
Documentation in French Easy

Rates / opening

Prices

Free access.

Opening

From 07/01 to 01/05/2026, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 12pm and from 14pm to 17:30pm. Thursdays from 14pm to 17:30pm. Saturdays from 9am to 12pm.
Exceptional closure on Easter Monday.

From 02/05 to 30/09/2026, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 12pm and from 14pm to 17:30pm. Thursday from 14pm to 17:30pm. Weekends from 9am to 12pm and from 14pm to 18pm.
Exceptional closures on Ascension Thursday, Whit Monday, May 8, July 14 and August 15.
Exceptional closures:
- Saturday, May 23, 2026: Route des Pins closed for the firefighters' Mâchon.
- From Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 June inclusive: the tourist office premises will be occupied by the organizers of the Aqueduct Festival.

From 01/10 to 23/12/2026, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 12pm and from 14pm to 17:30pm. Thursdays from 14pm to 17:30pm. Saturdays from 9am to 12pm.
Exceptional closures on November 1 and November 11.
Closed from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 inclusive to Saturday, January 2, 2026 inclusive.

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