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Charlieu Benedictine Abbey – La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey loop from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Pouilly-Sous-Charlieu

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey – La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey loop from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu

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Charlieu Benedictine Abbey – La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey loop from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu

06:21

24.4km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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1.80 km

Saint-Philibert Church, Charlieu

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The Saint Philibert church was built in the Burgundian Gothic style by its Bourgeois in the 13th century. The fore-choir is from the beginning of the 15th century, the nave …

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6.82 km

Maison de Pays Charlieu (Charlieu Local Heritage Centre)

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The pilgrim's temple is beautifully designed with a reference to the Abbeye of Charlieu.

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6.95 km

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey

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You find it a few meters from Place Saint-Philibert. It is possible to combine entrance tickets with the Cordeliers convent and to book guided tours.

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7.08 km

Compostela Way – Saint Benoît Labre Way

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14.2 km

Church of Saint Irenaeus

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Very pretty 11th century church with its polychrome interior decoration and its bell tower located above the choir. It has a modern nave and an old choir. The dark and …

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18.6 km

Rest Area at L'Abbaye Saint-Fortuné de Charlieu

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nice rest area, right next to it is a public toilet

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18.7 km

La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey

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Superb abbey church with a splendid glazed tile roof. The interior, of enormous proportions, is quite sober. You have to take the time to walk around the building and cross the small village.

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24.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

3.67 km

2.37 km

690 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

4.17 km

2.05 km

864 m

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

29°C

19°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 18, 2025,⭐️39e jour sur le Chemin de St-Jacques⭐️Partie 4/Jour 7⭐️Charlieu à Noailly⭐️

⭐️Charlieu is truly a charming little town, its inhabitants are very welcoming, and my Airbnb accommodation in the heart of the town was incredibly quiet last night, I really appreciated it.
This morning is market day, before leaving the medieval town I take the opportunity to do some supplies, then I don't miss the chance to admire the Benedictine abbey …

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Charlieu Benedictine Abbey – La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey loop from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu

Nice resting place

Saint-Philibert Church, Charlieu

Maison de Pays Charlieu (Charlieu Local Heritage Centre)

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey

Compostela Way – Saint Benoît Labre Way

Church of Saint Irenaeus

Rest Area at L'Abbaye Saint-Fortuné de Charlieu

La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey

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