Saint-Laurent-de-Mure

Saint-Laurent-de-Mure (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ loʁɑ̃ də myʁ]) is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France. Saint-Laurent-de-Mure forms part of the communauté de communes (grouping of communes) in the eastern Lyon area which cooperate to provide improved services for inhabitants.^[3]

Saint-Laurent-de-Mure
Commune
Parish church in Saint-Laurent-de-Mure
Coat of arms
Location of Saint-Laurent-de-Mure
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Coordinates: 45°41′11″N 5°02′44″E
Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Rhône
Arrondissement	Lyon
Canton	Genas
Intercommunality	CC de l'Est Lyonnais
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Patrick Fiorini[1]
Area 1	18.63 km2 (7.19 sq mi)
Population  (2022)[2]	5,651
• Density	300/km2 (790/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	69288 /69720
Elevation	227–313 m (745–1,027 ft) (avg. 252 m or 827 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Location

This small village lies 18 kilometres (11 mi) to the east of France's third largest city, Lyon. Within an easy commute of the city centre, on the first/last exit before the toll road (péage), it is also close to the international airport, Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

History

The town bears traces of occupation dating as far back as the Neolithic, as evidenced by the Recou Woods cupstone.

Ruins of a delphinal castle remain on the Escoffier farm, and its surrounding walls can be seen here and there in the old village.

The Château de Saint-Laurent was once owned by the barons of Jerphanion [fr], Barons of the Empire whose descendants are among the best jewelers in France, located on the Rue de la République in Lyon.

The château has the peculiarity of having sewers at children's height, allowing those of the village to regularly enter. There are also ancient tombs in Saint-Laurent-de-Mure, at the place called Bois du Baron.

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1968	1,527	—
1975	2,498	+7.28%
1982	3,336	+4.22%
1990	4,513	+3.85%
1999	4,694	+0.44%
2007	4,914	+0.57%
2012	5,326	+1.62%
2017	5,377	+0.19%
Source: INSEE[4]

Renovation

Renovation work on the local manor house has created an example of the modern French approach and attitudes to the use of older properties. The front façade has been renovated rather than restored, and at the rear of the building a glass-walled extension has been added to allow for expansion. The house forms the focal point of the local woods, which are often used by the local junior school for the kermesse and other activities.

Twin towns — sister cities

Saint-Laurent-de-Mure is twinned with:

• Chambave, Italy

See also

• Communes of the Rhône department