Saint-Chamond, Industrial commune in Loire, France.
Saint-Chamond is a commune in the Loire region situated between Lyon and Saint-Étienne. The town spreads across several neighborhoods at varying elevations, with industrial buildings and residential areas interspersed throughout its landscape.
The town expanded significantly during the 1800s through steel manufacturing and arms production, becoming a major industrial center in France. This growth shaped the city's layout and architecture for generations.
The inhabitants of Saint-Chamond, known as Couramiauds, maintain local traditions through regular markets, festivals, and community gatherings throughout the year.
The town hall on Avenue Antoine-Pinay is the main place to go for administrative information and local assistance. It operates during regular weekday hours and staff can help with general questions about the town.
For many decades, the town was France's leading producer of shoelaces and controlled a dominant share of national output. This specialized industry became deeply embedded in the local economy and identity.
Location: Loire
Location: canton of Saint-Chamond-Nord
Location: canton of Saint-Chamond-Sud
Location: arrondissement of Saint-Étienne
Elevation above the sea: 529 m
Shares border with: La Valla-en-Gier, Cellieu, Doizieux, L'Horme, Saint-Christo-en-Jarez, Saint-Étienne, Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds, Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, Sorbiers, La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay
Address: 42400 St-Chamond, France
Phone: +33477310505
Email: ville@saint-chamond.fr
Website: http://saint-chamond.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.47639,4.51472
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
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Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Chamond
272 m
Ancienne usine Gillet de Saint-Chamond
2.7 km
Jardin botanique de Saint-Chamond
131 m
Tour de Doizieux
7.8 km
Collégiale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Chamond
460 m
Pont Brunon-Valette
8.8 km
Pont du Gourd Marin
8.6 km
Pont sur la Durèze
7.2 km
Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Chamond
833 m
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Paul-en-Jarez
1.5 km
Le Carré des Animaux
8.2 km
Église Sainte-Claire
8.8 km
Hôtel-Dieu de Saint-Chamond
279 m
Église Saint-André d'Izieux
1.7 km
Église Saint-Genis de Genilac
8 km
Basilique Notre-Dame de Valfleury
5.4 km
Maison des Chanoines
559 m
Chapelle du couvent de Lachal
3.2 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-en-Coailleux
1.7 km
Église Saint-Andéol-et-Sainte-Agathe de La Valla-en-Gier
6.8 km
Vierge du crêt de Marcoux
6.7 km
Croix du Marthouret
8.4 km
Église Saint-Just de Saint-Just
6.7 km
Cave du curé
7.3 km
Aquaramiaud
1.6 km
Temple protestant, Saint-Chamond
508 m
Pont-siphon de la Durèze
7.1 km
Croix de Doizieux
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