 Saint-Étienne, France
Saint Étienne, France
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Saint-Étienne is a city in the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern central France. It is located some 60 km (37 miles) to the southwest of Lyon on the way to Toulouse. According to a 2005 estimate, the city has a population of about 175,000 people within a metropolitan area of 320,000.
Guide to Saint-Étienne Hotels
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More on Saint-Étienne
The city of Saint-Étienne developed around the 16th century as an industrial town manufacturing arms. By the 17th century, it also began manufacturing ribbons and passementerie. Later on, bicycles were added to the list of products manufactured by the town. It continues to be the main bicycle manufacturer in France today, and often hosts a stage of the Tour de France.
La Grand Église, Saint Étienne
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Going to Saint-Étienne
Visitors to Saint-Étienne usually come by way of Lyon. You can drive to the town from Paris taking the A72 motorway, of the A47 motorway from Lyon and Marseille.
Exploring Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne has a tram system that has been in operation non stop since 1881. Although the carriages have been replaced and modernized, it still follows the original line with an extension making a total length of 9.3 km.
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Places of Interest in Saint-Étienne
- Musé d'Art et d'Industrie
Museum chronicling the industrial background of the town.
- Musé d'Art Moderne
Museum exhibiting 20th century art including works by Andy Warhol and Frank Stella.
- Musé de la Mine
Museum chronicling mining in Saint-Étienne.
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