Paradise houses between Millery and Charly

From the centre of Millery towards the Charly community gardens, the roads are tarmac-surfaced, but you’ll be able to admire the typical houses of Old Lyon, the gardens, the old porches and hidden courtyards, followed by the rural orchards, the nearby pond, other community gardens, the shaded uphill path of Chemin de la Taille Meule and the old streets. Finally, explore the historic centre around the church. If you’re up for a bit of a challenge, why not try to find the three doors?

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 91 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 97 m

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    Highest point: 292 m
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    Lowest point: 203 m

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Description of the walk

Parking in the car park opposite the Town Hall, Avenue Saint-Jean.

(S/E) opposite the town hall, turn right onto Avenue Saint-Jean.

(1) At the junction with Rue Bourchanin, pass in front of Parc Bourchanin (children’s playground), then turn onto Avenue Jacques Nemos. At the junction with Avenue du Sentier, turn left. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead along the small Rue du Rave for about 500 m.

(2) Turn left onto Chemin du Haut Privas, which is actually a street. Enter Charly. After 500 m, past the last house, you will see on your right the shared gardens between Charly and Millery. Continue straight on to the next junction. Turn left onto Chemin de la Croix des Rameaux, passing the Croix Binet with its information plaque.

(3) Then, take the small Route de Frontigny. After 400 m, pass the Rieu wash house. Follow the walls and, at the next junction, turn left onto Chemin de la Croix Bourguignon. After 200 m, turn right onto Rue de l’Abbé Pourrat, in the commune of Millery, and continue along Rue de l’Abbé Joseph Pourrat for 500 m. Pass a tiny chapel on the right, then a remarkable porch.

(4) At the junction of several streets, ignore Rue de la Tourtière and Rue du Coteau and turn into Rue de Flignon, slightly to the right, then walk down this quiet street straight ahead, taking care of the traffic. For your safety, keep to the left-hand side of the street. On leaving the town, there is a panoramic viewpoint over the Monts de Lyonnais and the lake visible below.

(5) Take Chemin de Gravignon on the left; this is the start of the Voie Verte which runs alongside the lake. Ignore the first path on the left and pass in front of some more community gardens.

(6) After 400 m, take the path on your left known as Chemin de la Taille Meule. Be careful in wet weather as the stones can be slippery. At the end of the path, continue along Rue Ninon Vallin until you see the church steeple, then carry on along Rue de Bliesbruck. At the next junction, take Avenue Saint-Jean towards the car park opposite the Town Hall, Avenue Saint-Jean (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 287 m - Millery Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.1 - alt. 287 m - Bourchanin Park
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 292 m - Charly. Chemin du Haut Privas
  4. 3 : km 1.57 - alt. 280 m - Croix Binet
  5. 4 : km 2.48 - alt. 285 m - Chapel of Saint Roch and Saint Sebastian
  6. 5 : km 3.49 - alt. 209 m - Pond and Greenway
  7. 6 : km 4.31 - alt. 204 m - Junction on the path
  8. S/E : km 5.32 - alt. 287 m - Millery Town Hall

Notes

Map of the streets of Millery in the Rhône [https://www.mairie-millery.fr/IMG/pdf/plan_version]
Avenue du Sentier, for information: various shops

Worth a visit

Rue du Rave, beautiful doorway (see photo)
Rue de Frontigny, beautiful doorway (see photo)
The wash house on Rue de Frontigny
Chapel of Saint Roch and Saint Sebastian on Rue Albert Pourrat, beautiful doorway (see photo)

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
lombardbarnier71
lombardbarnier71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We got a bit lost at the end!!!!
An interesting exploration of the local heritage.

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Isabelle 69
Isabelle 69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful walk. The route is tarmac-surfaced, except for the final section, which is a stony, uphill dirt track.
Also, watch out for traffic on the downhill section leading to the edge of the pond; there isn’t much room for pedestrians and cars are driving up and down at speed.
Discover the shared gardens, particularly the medicinal plants, the view of the Monts du Lyonnais, the horses, and the old buildings

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liliane.clarens
liliane.clarens

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A relaxing yet surprising route from town to countryside, where you’ll discover beautiful houses with magnificent porches, historical information boards, orchards, community gardens and lovely walls, before reaching the Voie Verte cycle path which runs alongside a lovely pond with views of the Monts Lyonnais, and then heads back up to the village of Millery, which is well worth a visit
Thank you to the author for this discovery on a lovely, rather cool day.

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ERIC P.
ERIC P.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We set off from Grigny through the orchards and joined the route in Millery; it was easy to follow this fascinating route, passing 19th-century houses along the way. We returned to Grigny along the banks of the Rhône.
A lovely walk.

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