Do you live in Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon or do you want to spend a weekend in Lyon? The 12th largest city in the Lyon metropolitan area in terms of population, Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon stands out as an attractive city with an unspoilt quality of life. A stay in Sainte-Foy will allow you to take advantage of both the services of the big city and the cultural infrastructures while remaining in the countryside. You can book a babysitter in Sainte Foy lès Lyon for a day, to take a moment for yourself, without the children! This is possible with our babysitters, who are available to look after your little ones for a few hours or more. Your babysitter will be able to do a wide range of activities with them.
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The history of the town of Sainte Foy and its environment
The town is named St Foy due to Foy, a martyr who died in Agen in the 3rd century. The anchorage in Christianity is very marked, because of its location south of the Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, and its former seminary St Irénée. Considered the closest green lung to Lyon, located in the west of Lyon, in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region and ten minutes by car from the Place Bellecour, Sainte-Foy overlooks Lyon and the Rhône-Saône confluence. A real haven of peace thanks to its natural setting, which is full of history and where life is good.
The town of Sainte Foy is first and foremost an environmental heritage. 46 hectares of green spaces are spread throughout the town: composed of numerous gardens, forests and parks. But also a green corridor of the Grand Vallon and Hauts du Bois. Secondly, it is also a historical heritage whose authenticity still reigns through its monuments, which are a must-see!
Green spaces in Sainte-Foy-Lès Lyon
We offer several parks for your children to play with confidence with our fun babysitters!
Marius Bourrat Park
The Marius Bourrat park is ideal for your children to let off steam with a surface area of 23,081 m2, you will find play areas for your children, a pedestrian circuit, a multi-sports field (volleyball, fitness park, skate park).
Parc du Brûlet
One of the largest parks in Sainte Foy les Lyon, with a surface area of 41,722 m2, the ideal place to relax, play, do sports, etc. There are shaded areas, a fitness trail, benches, a walking circuit, remains of the underground aqueduct and a panoramic view.
Find other parks on the website of the mayor of Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon : http://www.saintefoyleslyon.fr/Territoire-d-avenir/Environnement/Parcs-et-aires-de-jeux/Parcs-et-grands-espaces
The architecture of the town of Sainte Foy and its heritage
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon has a number of monuments classified as historical heritage by the Ministry of Culture. Don’t miss these buildings and places to visit in order to understand the history of France but also of the town.
The Aqueduct of Gier
Gallo-Roman aqueduct of the Gier, also known as the Mont-Pilat (also in the communes of Soucieu-en-Jarrest, Lyon, Chaponost, Brignais, Mornant) Gallo-Roman / 2nd century
address: 67 to 71 rue Georges Clémenceau
The Chappe telegraph tower
Telegraph tower 1st quarter 19th century
address: Montée de la chapelle
Saint Irénée Seminary
Saint Irénée Seminary 1st quarter 20th century
address: 6 allée Jean Paul 2
The Sainte Marguerite chapel
Saint-Paul Church – Sainte Marguerite Chapel
address : 3 Place Gerson, 69005 Lyon
Find other monuments in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon: https://www.commune-mairie.fr/monuments-historiques/sainte-foy-les-lyon-69202/
Culture near Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
Here is a list of museums which are referenced by the Ministry of Culture, by clicking on the name of a museum you will be able to discover the collection, the theme, the opening hours of these museums located in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon or in the vicinity.
- Centre of History of the Resistance and Deportation in Lyon (3.2 km)
- Museum of Fabrics and Decorative Arts in Lyon (3.3 km)
- Museum of Printing in Lyon (4.4 km)
- African Museum in Lyon (4.9 km)
Find other museums nearby on the Sainte-Foy-Lès Lyon commune website https://www.commune-mairie.fr/sainte-foy-les-lyon-69110/
The Léopold Sédar Senghor Library
The library is located next to the town hall of St Foy, it is free and allows you to leave your children without any problem with our babysitters who will take care to spend a pleasant moment and to teach them or to help them with their homework if you have difficulties at home. The library has an incredibly comfortable children’s corner, which offers two areas: the Bubble and the Hive.
In the Bubble, you can find all the fiction collections: stories, albums, novels, comics, and enjoy a bright and relaxed atmosphere. Make yourself comfortable for a solitary or shared reading! On the Hive side, you will find our documentary collections, a work area, computers, as well as our multimedia supports: DVDs and CD books, which are not practical for a few hours of homework help for example.
Find all the practical information on their website: https://bibliotheque.saintefoyleslyon.fr/
Time for a cinema session: the Ciné Mourguet
The Mourguet cinema located in Sainte-foy-lès-Lyon is a real gem! Your children will be able to watch a film but also do fun activities: thanks to the programme :
CINÉ MÔMES, is a monthly cinema programme for young and very young audiences from 2/3 years old, at a single rate of 3.50€. The Wednesday screening is followed by a festive workshop for an additional €2.
Duration: between 30 and 45 minutes.
The Atelier du Ciné Mourguet offers its young viewers the opportunity to take part in a fun workshop on Wednesdays, after the 3pm screening. Price: €2.50 including snack. On the programme: handicrafts, meetings, games around the film, discussions and an approach to the various concepts of cinema.
Find all the practical information on their website: https://cinemourguet.com/
You too can enjoy the experience in your own corner. We think of you and here are 2 nice activities to do for you during the week, or at the weekend. Let them have a moment with our reliable babysitters, and available in Sainte foy les lyon.
Activities for you parents
The spa in Sainte Foy les Lyon : Calicéo
Need to relax, nothing better than a trip to the spa. At Calicéo, you will find a spa corner, hammam, jacuzzi, outdoor swimming pool, at interesting rates. Find more information on their website: https://www.caliceo.com
A cooking workshop in Sainte-Foy-les Lyon: Délicieusement Votre
Come and cook with the chef Sébastien who will share his culinary tips and Lyonnaise specialities, you will have a great time for sure!
Find more information on their website: https://www.delicieusementvotre.com/
We hope we have helped you and convinced you that booking a babysitter can be easy and affordable with Marypop. We are always ready to listen to you, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. See you soon on Marypop!
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