Firminy, Administrative commune in Loire, France
Firminy extends across a territory of 110 square kilometers at an elevation of 495 meters in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France.
The settlement, first documented in 971 as Firminiaco, developed into an industrial center with coal mines operating since the 14th century.
The local educational system includes three colleges, twelve primary schools, and four high schools serving the population of 17,137 residents.
The town maintains regular markets on Thursdays and Saturdays, offering residents access to fresh products and local merchandise.
The architect Le Corbusier designed multiple structures in Firminy, including Saint-Pierre Church, a stadium, a cultural center, and residential buildings.
Location: Loire
Location: arrondissement of Saint-Étienne
Elevation above the sea: 550 m
Website: https://www.ville-firminy.fr/
Shares border with: Unieux, Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure, Saint-Just-Malmont, Le Chambon-Feugerolles, Fraisses, Roche-la-Molière
Phone: +33477405060
Email: mairie@ville-firminy.fr
Website: https://ville-firminy.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.38806,4.28722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
Saint-Pierre church
505 m
Firminy Vert
563 m
Cultural Centre of Firminy-Vert
551 m
Gorges de la Loire
4.6 km
Firminy-Vert Stadium
529 m
Pont du Pertuiset
3.8 km
Château des Bruneaux
939 m
Plateau de la Danse
5.4 km
Puits des Combes
6.7 km
Église de Firminy
50 m
Château, Roche-la-Molière
5.9 km
Puits du Marais
4.6 km
Porte Saint-Pierre
210 m
Église de Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon
4 km
Église Saint Pierre
7.2 km
Église Notre-Dame de Pont-Salomon
6.3 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure
4.5 km
Château de Feugerolles
4.2 km
Église Saint-Clément du Chambon-Feugerolles
3.2 km
Église de la Sainte-Vierge de Roche-la-Molière
5.8 km
Église de Malmont
4 km
Église Saint-Just de Saint-Just-Malmont
5.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Faye
7.1 km
Presbytère de Pont-Salomon
6.3 km
Château de la Grangeasse
7.2 km
Château de Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon
4 km
Château Dorian
1.4 km
Chapelle Sainte-Foy-du-Châtelet du Châtelet
6.5 kmReviews
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