Situated on a rocky headland which dominates the Durèze, the village of Chagnon and its narrow streets recall the presence of the Romans.
Some history
The name Chagnon first appeared in 1153. The word “Khano” the name of a man is from the Indo-European or from the Latin “cassanu”, oak.
Essential visiting
The aqueduct of Gier (river) The aqueduct of Gier was made to bring water from Saint-Chamond to Fourvière (Lyons), through valleys and small valleys over a distance of 85 kms.Several communes have preserved visible traces of these Gallo-Roman remains.
Roman stone (pierre romaine in French) or pierre d’Hadrien This stone is a protection bollard for the aqueduct on which one can read the following words: “nobody has the right to plough, sow or plant in this area of land which is destined to protect the aqueduct”.The stone can today be found on the East facade of the bell tower.
La Cave du Curé (literally the parish priest’s cellar) The aqueduct was to run through siphon passages, valleys, and underground tunnel caves to surmount the rocky steep slopes. The Cave du Curé is a great example that is worth a visit. Apparently, this cave was used to hide either a priest or religious objects, hence its name.
The church
The 14th century Bridge
The regard du Colombier There are many different “regards” alternating small and large modules which were spread out over similar distances.
The porte siphon
At the hamlet known as “les Arcs”, near the D 65 road junction, under the brambles and the ivy, the remains of the siphon door can be found, on which one may discover the lead pipes. One of the piers is classified as a Historical Monument.
The 14th century Bridge classified as a Historical Monument With just one arch 15 metres long, its roadway was only big enough for pedestrians, horses or light-weight vehicles.
The church
The facade dates back to the 12th century. There is a stone stoup and the polychrome coffered wooden ceiling polychrome. The bell tower built in the 16th century is classified as a Historical Monument.
The bread oven
From the old bridge, head for the church, and you will come across the village bread oven. It’s well worth a visit! The stone cross from 1804
Suggestions for outings
There are many different paths for you to choose to discover the village, the banks of the Durèze, the aqueduct or the hamlets. Outings available at the Tourist Office
Local products
Vegetables, fruit, juice and fruit nectar fresh from the farm.
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