Church art, walking trails and wine offer different ways to shape a stay in Dareizé. The town’s history stretches from a document dating to 1030 to a fresco from 1949. If you’re looking for a hotel in Dareizé, first decide whether culture, hiking or wine will be the focus of your stay. The practical details about access, trail markings and tastings can then help you plan.
The church and Chanzé: history across several periods
A document from the Savigny Abbey, dated 1030, records Dareizé. The local church dates back to the 12th century, although little from that period remains. The Chapel of the Holy Spirit houses a holy-water font from the 16th century, engraved with the date 1596; the choir features a fresco by Louis Josserand from 1949. These details place the church’s origins and its later artwork and furnishings in different periods.
There are also two different buildings to distinguish among the Chanzé châteaux. The old Château de Chanzé dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries; a second Château de Chanzé was built in 1857 with four pepper-pot turrets. Chanzé is located at the eastern end of Dareizé and overlooks the Soanan Valley. The old château can be seen from the road, but cannot be visited.
The church has different visiting arrangements: it may be open during the day, and the key is available from the Auberge. Before visiting, check whether daytime opening and the key arrangements are still in effect.
Walking trails: markings, starting points and transport
On the “Circuit 21 – À travers vignes et pâtures” loop, yellow markings and the number 21 on a blue background indicate the way. The Circuit de Chanzé starts in the town centre but is not signposted. If trail markings matter to you, this is an important difference: markings are described for Circuit 21, while the Circuit de Chanzé has a starting point in town.
The Tour de Vindry hiking trail passes through Dareizé. From Lyon or Roanne, you can reach it by TER train via Poncharra-Saint-Forgeux SNCF station. If you plan to travel this way, check the current timetable before setting out.
The “des vignes aux bois” walk is presented at the entrance to Dareizé and is 8.5 km long. You can consider the different details separately when choosing a route: the markings for Circuit 21, the starting point for Circuit de Chanzé, rail access for the Tour de Vindry, and the distance of “des vignes aux bois.”
Wine tasting and planning your visit
The sales and tasting area at Domaine de la Revol in Dareizé is open daily to visitors. Wine-cellar tours are available by appointment only; booking by phone in advance is recommended. Call before travelling, as visitor arrangements may change. For planning purposes, it’s important to distinguish the daily opening of the sales and tasting area from a cellar visit that requires an appointment.
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For the broader travel overview: Rhône.
