A GREEN METROPOLITAN AREA
Living
here
A territory THAT’s GREAT TO LIVE IN
Imagine waking up every morning in a metropolitan area where nature is everywhere, the air is pleasant to breathe and green spaces are close by.
Much more than just a place to live, Saint-Étienne Métropole offers its residents a balanced lifestyle, where quality of life and respect for the environment go hand in hand.
4th best place to live in France, according to the Express in 2020. Saint-Étienne is a city with its sights firmly set on the future. In 2024, its commitment to ecological transition was rewarded with the label Territoire Engagé Transition Écologique Climat-Air-Énergie, guaranteeing its residents a healthier, more sustainable environment, now and for future generations.

A METROPOLITAN AREA
ROOTED IN NATURE

Nature is revealed in all its richness and diversity in the Saint-Étienne Métropole. With 77% of its territory made up of green, natural, agricultural and wooded areas, the Saint-Étienne Métropole is the perfect green setting for nature lovers.
Parks, gardens, forests, mountains, natural gorges… there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re passionate about nature, flora and fauna or outdoor activities (hiking, canoeing, catamarans, cycling, cross-country skiing…), the region is an ideal playground to recharge your batteries.
- Saint-Etienne, 720 hectares of green spaces.
- Medium-altitude mountain: altitude 500 m (highest point: 1,116 m)
- In the heart of Le Pilat Regional Nature Park.
- The Loire Gorges “18th destination in the world to travel to in 2023” (Le Monde-2023)
- A watersports centre within the protected Natura 2000 area and a marina, 15 minutes by bus from Saint-Étienne.
LOCAL FOOD Thanks
to short distribution channel
Saint-Étienne Métropole supports healthy, local, sustainable food that is accessible to all. With 644 farms in the region, the metropolis stands out for the richness and diversity of its production. Nearly half of these farms favour short distribution channels, guaranteeing a wide range of local produce for local residents.
22% of farms are certified under quality labels, 16% of which are organic
(AB, Label Rouge, PDO and PGI).
There are almost 100 markets every week (farmers’ markets and/or organic markets) across the metropolitan area.
76% of residents eat local produce at least once a week.
Saint-Étienne Métropole offers you a unique setting for living and working differently.
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