Saint Etienne Hotels Reservation

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About the city

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:25:53 +0000

Saint-Étienne is a city in the central eastern part of France, 60 km southwest of Lyon. Located in the Rhône-Alpes région, Saint-Étienne is the préfecture (capital) of the Loire département. The town is situated on the trunk road that connects Toulouse with Lyon through the Massif Central.

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City areas

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:24:17 +0000

With a mix of old establishments and new buildings, Saint-Étienne is divided into 21 picturesque neighborhoods (quartiers), each with its own attractions and role in the city’s well-being.

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Attractions

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:23:18 +0000

City of art and history, Saint- Étienne benefits of an architecture mix dating from the 14^th up to the 20^th century.

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Transportation

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:22:14 +0000

Saint-Étienne is most notable for its tramway. During the 20^th century, almost all other French cities got rid of their tramways, only Saint-Étienne and Lille kept their systems. This went full circle as gradually many French cities began to realize the benefits and reinstall their networks, whilst Saint-Étienne simply bought new trams and helped other cities with its experience.

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History and civilization

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:21:02 +0000

In the 16^th century, Saint-Étienne possessed an arms factory, and it was this industry which accounted for the town’s importance, though it engaged also in the manufacture of ribbons and passementerie from the 17^th century.

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Restaurants and nightlife

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:19:54 +0000

There are many budget restaurants in Saint-Étienne, but nightlife is not to be neglected either. Usually in the form of resto-bars, the city center offers plenty of leisure and entertainment.

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Saint-Étienne – best times to visit

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:18:38 +0000

Somewhere between Toulouse and Lyon, Saint-Étienne has a climate of its own, thus proving the diversity of the Loire Valley. The first thing to note is that winters in Saint-Étienne are rather harsh; still, the amount of snow proves rewarding enough to make winter still a nice time to visit Saint-Étienne. Anyway, most visitors arrive during summertime, as this is when the weather in Saint-Étienne is the most reliable.

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Events

AnaM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:11:34 +0000

Most events in Saint-Étienne revolve around music, but there are also literary and theatre festivals, besides the more obvious national holidays.

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HOTEL TENOR

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:44:15 +0000

12 RUE BLANQUI,42100 SAINT ETIENNE, France

2 Stars

Description

Hotel Tenor is a friendly hotel in the center of Saint Etienne. Our 64 rooms offer modern comfort : en suite bathrooms with baths, satellite TV, a lot of cupboard space and an area with a desk. A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the dining room, or we can bring your breakfast up to your room, and you can also order savoury snacks from room service whenever you wish. In addition, you can book our reception room which extends out onto our peaceful, sunny terrace and is the perfect place to organize any kind of gathering. Whether you are looking for a comfortable and well situated place to stay while visiting the area or the ideal location to organize professional or social events, hotel Tenor can provide a solution adapted to your individual requirements.

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