In Tignieu-Jameyzieu, discoveries range from the Village des Brocanteurs to sacred art and the Marais de la Léchère wetlands. When planning a stay, you can choose from a variety of interests: antiques and place-making, architectural and visual history, nature, or an evening out.
The Village des Brocanteurs: a place made of containers
The Village des Brocanteurs was established in April 2016 on a former industrial site covering 1.8 hectares. Containers form lanes and streets that resemble a small village; each antiques dealer has individually designed their own space. Two features define a visit: the size of the site and its small-scale, village-like layout. Visitors interested in antiques can also take a closer look at how each dealer has designed their space.
Chapel and church: remembrance, architectural history and stained glass
Jameyzieu Chapel was built in 1947 to commemorate the return of prisoners of war from the Second World War. Its façade paintings can be viewed from outside and inside: a depiction of the Virgin and Child is painted on the exterior. The inside of the façade wall shows three scenes—the Virgin of the Sacred Heart with a globe placed in front of her, the Nativity of Christ, and the Baptism of Christ. The occasion for remembrance and the religious imagery offer two different ways to explore the chapel’s history.
At Saint-Antoine, the distinction between dates is important: the first church building dates from 1350, while the new church was built in 1892 to designs by architects Chatrousse and Ricoud. Stained-glass windows by Etienne Buche, an artist from Grenoble, can be found in the chapels of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, as well as in the choir. Alongside the building’s history, the windows and their named artist are also a focus of cultural interest.
The Marais de la Léchère: wetland habitats and a themed trail
The Marais de la Léchère Sensitive Natural Area is located in Tignieu-Jameyzieu. Its mosaic of habitats includes Cladiaie, wet meadows, and willow and ash groves. The protected marsh spurge and marsh hog’s fennel grow there. As well as a trail through the wetland, the Marais offers a glimpse of its varied habitats and plants.
The themed trail is 1.2 kilometres long and offers an approximately one-hour exploration of the protected wetland. The Marais can be reached via the “Place du Dauphiné” bus stop. If you plan to travel by bus, check the timetable before setting off.
Restaurant and evening entertainment
B’Rock Café is a traditional restaurant in the heart of a village of antiques dealers in Tignieu-Jameyzieu. It hosts musical events on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the year, as well as other themed evenings. If you have a particular evening in mind, check the programme in advance.
Salle le Triolet is also one of four event venues offering a varied programme throughout the year. Individual events change with the seasons, so for a visit, check the dates during your travel period. The details differ: B’Rock Café lists the days of the week for its musical events, while the specific programme at Salle le Triolet changes seasonally.
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