Saint-Genis-Laval, Administrative commune in Lyon metropolitan area, France.
Saint-Genis-Laval extends across eastern France with residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and educational facilities within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
The settlement received its first written mention in 807 when Archbishop Leidrade donated land to local hospitals, establishing its early medieval origins.
The municipal media library B612 functions as the primary cultural center, providing educational resources, digital services, and community programs to residents.
The city hall, located at 106 Avenue Georges Clemenceau, manages administrative services and maintains communication channels with its 21,000 residents.
An ancient tower within the vicarage garden marks the boundary of the medieval village and previously served as a local prison.
Location: Metropolis of Lyon
Location: Arrondissement of Lyon
Location: departmental district of the Rhône
Elevation above the sea: 236 m
Shares border with: Brignais, Chaponost, Charly, Irigny, Vourles, Oullins-Pierre-Bénite
Address: 69230 St-Genis-Laval, France 69230 St-Genis-Laval 69230 St-Genis-Laval
Phone: +33478868200
Email: ecrire@mairie-saintgenislaval.fr
Website: http://saintgenislaval.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.69528,4.79306
Latest update: June 8, 2025 17:00
Lyon Observatory
823 m
Fort de Côte-Lorette
803 m
Château de Beauregard
483 m
Château du Grand Perron
1.4 km
Château du Petit Perron
1.5 km
Château de la Combe
3.4 km
Château d'Irigny
3.4 km
Château de La Bussière
2.5 km
Château de la Tour de Saint-Genis-Laval
187 m
Fort de Montcorin
2.2 km
Fort de Champvillard
3 km
Château de Longchêne
1.1 km
Château de Lumagne
1 km
Château des Cartières
2.9 km
Maison forte de Pravieux
2.9 km
Centre Aquatique AquaGaron
2.6 km
Parc du Prado
2.2 km
Ancienne église Saint-Jean-Marie-Vianney d'Oullins
3.1 km
Villa Chapuis
385 m
Chapelle de Saint Thomas d'Aquin de l'école Saint-Thomas à Oullins
2.1 km
Mega CGR
2.3 km
Église Saint-Martin d'Oullins
2.4 km
Église de l'Assomption de Pierre-Bénite
2.3 km
Église Saint-Viateur de la Clavelière
2.3 km
Place Hélène Carrère d'Encausse
2.9 km
École Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin
2.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Beaunant
2.6 km
Immeuble Le Castel
2.3 kmReviews
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