On the hilltops of the Gier valley
Neither a town nor a village, Saint-Martin-La-Plaine could be described as a big town centre.
Some history
The village of Saint-Martin-La-Plaine used to be well-known all over France and in North Africa for the chains, nails and other wrought iron work and hardware items that the blacksmith peasants tirelessly made during the long winter months.
The zoo
Essential visiting
The Zoo
The zoo in Saint-Martin-La-Plaine is an animal park which has a total of around 850 animals who are each as exotic as the next and have come from all over the globe. Come and discover the Gorillas, Chimpanzees and many other primates, as well as the lions, the tigers, panthers, the pack of wolves… and the vivarium which accommodates around 250 reptiles!
The Wrought iron work house
Wrought iron work: an art, a trade, and men. Their history and their lives have all been reproduced to trace the evolution of this trade to today.
Suggestions for outings
From the crests, by breath days, the view over the massif du Pilat, the vallée du Rhône and the Alps is superb!
Curious visitors may like to discover the architectural heritage as they stroll around to be reminded of the past. Information about the three pathways is available at the Tourist Office.
Pratical information
Saint-Martin-la-Plaine City Hall
Monday: 1.30am/6pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am/12pm- 1.30pm/5.30pm
Thursday 8.30am/12pm- 1.30pm/6pm
Friday: 8.30am/12pm- 1.30pm/5pm Open the 4th Saturday of every month9am/12pm
Open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am/12.30pm – 2pm/6.30pm Sundays and public holidays all year round, 9am/12pm (except 01/01 and 25/12).
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