City Pass what is it ?

Improvising a little getaway around Saint-Étienne? Time to enjoy a dozen or so activities and explore the city from a different angle.

The Saint-Étienne City Pass is your all-access key—unlocking museums, exhibitions, design-friendly highlights, and even discounts in museum shops.

You buy it, you activate it at any participating attraction, you wander around.
And above all: no more overthinking. Just enjoy the ride.

Buy my City Pass

What’s included in the Saint-Étienne City Pass?

The Saint-Étienne City Pass gives you access to a whole range of museums for self-guided visits — please note that guided tours are not included.
You go in, you look around, you keep going. All without pulling out your wallet at every stop.

Discounts with the pass

City Pass holders get a 10% discount (excluding consignment items and books in some museums) in the following shops, upon presentation of their pass:

• Cité du Design shop

• Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez shop

• Musée d’art moderne et contemporain shop

• Château de Bouthéon shop

• Saint-Étienne Tourist Office shop

• Tourist information centre shops in Saint-Galmier and Saint-Chamond

See the included offers

48 hours in Saint-Étienne with the City Pass: history and heritage edition

Day 1: Industrial past and heritage

10:00 AM – Museum of Art and Industry. Bicycles, ribbons, weapons… A museum that tells the story of Saint-Étienne as it is, diving straight into the roots of design and the history of the region.

12:30 PM – Lunch in the city centre — on a terrace if the weather’s nice, or in one of the many restaurants awarded the Commerce Design label.

2:00 PM – Couriot Musée de la Mine. Here, you’re fully immersed in the mining history of the Saint-Étienne area. The museum offers a true experience through its installations and guided spaces.

5:00 PM – Free time for a stroll or a bit of shopping with local creators in the city centre.

7:00 PM – Drinks on a terrace around Place Jean-Jaurès.

Day 2: Guided tour + fresh air

10:30 AM – Guided tour “Saint-Étienne, Ville d’art et d’histoire” (depending on available dates and time slots) with a guide who tells the story of Saint-Étienne in a different way. You look around, you uncover its history… and you leave with a head full of anecdotes!

12:30 PM – Lunch in the sunshine.

2:30 PM – Off to Firminy to discover the Le Corbusier Site. In the largest architectural complex of its kind in Europe, you’ll explore a striking example of modernist architecture.

If there’s still a bit of time left, make the most of it with a breath of fresh air in the surrounding nature: the village of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire or a getaway in the Pilat Regional Natural Park.

Want to buy the City Pass?

To get it online, it’s right this way — otherwise, feel free to stop by one of our tourist information centres.

• In Saint-Étienne, at the Tourist Office, located at 16 avenue de la Libération.
• In Saint-Galmier, you’ll find us on Place de la Devise.
• In Saint-Chamond, head to 9 rue Ventefol.

How does the City Pass work?

Maybe you’ve already tried a city pass in New York, Venice, or Lyon. Good news: in Saint-Étienne, it works exactly the same way.

You pick your option (48 consecutive hours or 72 consecutive hours).
You activate it the first time you enter an included attraction. That’s when the timer starts.
You show it at the entrance of museums, exhibitions, and partner sites.
You enjoy, you keep moving, you explore.

FAQ

What is the Saint-Étienne City Pass?
The Saint-Étienne City Pass is a tourist pass that lets you explore the Saint-Étienne area while enjoying a wide range of included offers. It gives you free entry to most museums (self-guided), access to certain guided tours, and various discounts.

How does the City Pass work?
You choose the duration (48 or 72 consecutive hours), activate it on first use, and go from one visit to the next.

Is there a digital version of the City Pass?
Yes! A fully digital version is available. You’ll receive your City Pass by email.

Is the City Pass nominative?
No. But one card = one person at a time.

Are guided tours included?
Some of them, yes, and they require booking: Guided tours of Saint-Étienne (Ville d’art et d’histoire), Badoit factory tour, Old village of Saint-Galmier, Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium tour, Chartreuse of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez.

Do I need to book the tours?
For the following tours, yes — online or by phone:

Badoit factory tour – Saint-Galmier – BOOK ONLINE

Chartreuse guided tour – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – BOOK ONLINE

Guided tours of Saint-Étienne – BOOK AT +33 (0)4 77 48 76 27

Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium tour – BOOK AT +33 (0)4 77 92 31 80 or museedesverts@asse.fr

Does it work outside of Saint-Étienne?
Yes, across the entire Saint-Étienne metropolitan area.

Is the City Pass worth it for a short stay?
Definitely. Try it here.

Are there discounts for children or students?
No, because most tourist sites in the area are free or offer very low rates for visitors under 26.

Does the pass include transportation?
No, public transport is not included in the City Pass.

What are the benefits of the Saint-Étienne City Pass?
Access to more than 15 activities, shop discounts, guided tours, and both time and money saved.

Is there a 72-hour version like in Venice?
Yes, the City Pass is available in 48h and 72h.