Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- Served by Le Puy-Loudes Airfield (LPY).
History
Saint-Étienne, also written St. Etienne, is a city and the prefecture of the Loire département, in eastern-central France, in the Massif Central, 60 km (37 mi) southwest of Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 2 routes: Fes, Porto
- Air France AF (ATR 72) · 1 route: Bastia*
- Corse-Mediterranee XK (ATR 72) · 1 route: Bastia
- Pegasus Airlines PC (A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Hex'Air UD (BEH) · 1 route: Paris
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Le Puy-Loudes Airfield (LPY); 23 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EBU has direct flights to 4 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Bastia, Fes, Istanbul, Porto).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saint-Etienne. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.