The commune is in the north of Saint-Étienne, around seven kilometres away from the town centre.
Villars
Some history
The name which stems from the word «Villa» which means country house and by extension farm, is of Gallo-Roman origin.
The town hall
Essential visiting
The town hall building
The old château has undergone some transformations.
The town council room and wedding reception room
It is a Romanesque style room with a square bell tower.
The mine museum
Jean-Marie Somet brought back to the surface of the time and memories, one of the deepest pages of local history – the hard work and often dangerous labour at the bottom of the pit mine.
Railway bridge The first railway bridge in Europe. It is classified as a Historical Monument
Suggestions for outings
On the way out of Villars, a footpath invites you to discover Saint-Victor-sur-Loire. Place Gambetta, opposite the church, a sign shows this waymarked path.
Activities and leisure
Jean-Marc Park
Open all year round, this park has games for children (train, pony rides…).
Pony
Little train in Jean Marc Park Karting
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