Peace and quiet in the Pilat Regional Nature Park
Situated on a ridge, on the foothills of the Pilat, Farnay has an unrestricted view of the Monts du Lyonnais or the Pilat.
Some history
The name Aenacus de Farnay didn’t appear until the 12th century. This village with great character conceals houses with rather curious silex decorations …
house with silex decorations
Essential visiting
The old boarding school (1856 – 1971)
Today, this is the village school.
The Jubilé well from 1926 (17th century series of Louis 13th wells) La cloche Madeleine (Madeleine bell) from 1584 classified as a Historical Monument. It owes its name to the verger who rang it on Saint Madeleine’s
Day to steer away big hailstone clouds. A miracle happened! The clouds went away.