Nouveau
monde
Living here
Saint-Étienne Métropole is the 4th best place to live (2023-Best rate-Météojob). Situated in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, the Saint-Etienne metropolitan area enjoys a perfect geographical location and is proud to be one of France’s top 15 metropolitan areas :
- 407 700 inhabitants
- 31 550 companies
- 30 350 students
- 15 schools of excellence
- 19% of employment in the social economy
- Only French city to be recognised as a Creative City of Design by UNESCO
BALANCING CAREER
AND QUALITY OF LIFE
A PERFECT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
It’s the perfect place to reconcile urban life with outdoor activities :
- Only 2 h40 from Paris by TGV
- Near Lyon : 40 minutes by local train or car
- Located less than 3 hours from the sea and mountains
A GREEN METROPOLITAN AREA
The ideal place for all the family :
- 18th best city in France in terms of air quality (Le Point-2023)
- The Loire Gorges “18th destination in the world to travel to in 2023” (Le Monde-2023).
- 644 farms, nearly half of which promote short distribution channels.
TRANSPORT AND
SOFT MOBILITY
A diverse and inclusive offer :
- 3 tram lines and over 78 bus and trolleybus lines
- Self-service 100% electric bicycles: + More than 100 stations and 1 000 vehicles
- Customised transport solutions: Proxistas / Handi’Stas….
accessible
housing
Homes to suit all lifestyles :
- A rich offering: urban housing, houses in residential areas, sustainable and ecological housing, new homes, etc
- Spacious accommodation at attractive rates
FROM CRÈCHE
TO CAMPUS
A variety of infrastructures :
- Canteens supporting the planet and health: 80% organic and 70% local products
- Higher education: 1 multidisciplinary university, 15 schools of excellence, 4 engineering schools…
- A student-friendly area: mobility, accommodation, laboratories, etc.
AN ECONOMIC
DYNAMIC
An area of innovation and professional opportunities :
- 31 550 companies
- 2nd largest pool of SMEs and SMIs after Ile-de-France
- 3 sectors of excellence : New Manufacturing, New Medtechs, New Design.
A RICH CULTURAL OFFERING
A metropolitan area that lives to the rhythm of culture :
- Le Corbusier: a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art : France’s 2nd largest collection of contemporary art.
- Le Zénith : national and international concert venue
- 2026 – Opening of the National Design Gallery
A sporting metropolitan area
Sport for all, accessible to all :
- High-quality sports facilities
- A wide range of indoor and outdoor sports activities
- Host to major sports events
A CENTRE OF
MEDICAL EXCELLENCE
Saint-Étienne University Hospital is a real pillar :
- 8 546 professionals
- 11 medical centres and 78 specialist departments
- Certified as “High Quality Care” in 2022
The Saint-Étienne Métropole
bucket list
- The Loire Gorges : Discover a green and blue harmony
- ASSE Match : Experience a collective vibe
- The Cité du Design / Biennale : Change the world
- Le Pilat Regional Natural Park : gain Height
- MAMC+: Change your perspective