Half-Millennium Fresco – Vernaison Island loop from Mermoz - Pinel

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Half-Millennium Fresco – Vernaison Island loop from Mermoz - Pinel

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Half-Millennium Fresco – Vernaison Island loop from Mermoz - Pinel

02:09

34.1km

90m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.8 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.99 km

Half-Millennium Fresco

Highlight • Other

The painted wall, 600 m long and 300 m², was created by Georges Faure (French: Les Enfants Happy), Ana Rosal (Spanish) and Viuva Lamego (Portuguese).
It is made up of windows (including one with Paul de Magallon (1784-1859) founder of the hospital in 1824) and arcades overlooking a wooded park.
On the left of the wall, a painting, "The Lesson of Psychiatry", represents 8 great psychiatrists and psychoanalysts: Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893), Philippe Pinel (1745-1826), Jacques Lacan (1901-1981), Mélanie Klein (1882-1960), Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), Jean Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840), Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), Gaëtan Gatian de Clerambault (1872-1934).

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7.56 km

Viewpoint

11.0 km

Damette Castle

Highlight • Castle

Built in the 17th century by Benjamin Damiette, a rich Lyonnais merchant.
Private property. We can see it in part from the rue de la Damette. Watch out for traffic!

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12.0 km

Villa Bagatelle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

This elegant mansion, surrounded by landscaped gardens, offers a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Built in the 19th century by the architect Pierre Curieux, the Villa Bagatelle is a true testimony to the history and splendor of the time. Visitors can stroll the leafy paths, admire the artistic sculptures and enjoy the serenity of the pond.

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12.3 km

Trails alongside the Rhône

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Caution. A large section is no longer accessible due to construction work along the canal. You must first go left at the barriers; this diverts the route, but there is no choice.

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