Thanks to its rich textile history, the Haut-Beaujolais has been able to develop original products.
For 200 years, blankets, a textile classic, have been revisited in the Cours basin to give life to a unique speciality: blankets made from textile waste.
From the Middle Ages to the early 1980s, the western Rhône region lived to the rhythm of the development of the textile industry. From the many small domestic workshops scattered around the mountains in the 16th century, to the medium-sized, family-run factories of the 19th century, the entire region saw its population grow at the same pace as the industry developed around the administrative centres of Tarare, Thizy and Amplepuis.
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After the decline of the textile industry and the closure of the factories, the determination of the elected representatives in particular has helped to revitalise the area, highlighting its assets: economic opportunities, quality of life, heritage, culture, nature, etc.
A number of brownfield sites have been rehabilitated, including the Teintureries building in Tarare, home to the La Bobine third-party centre and the Campus connecté, La Manufacture du Haut-Beaujolais of course, and soon the Jean-Baptiste Martin building in Tarare, which will house the headquarters of the Communauté d’agglomération de l’Ouest Rhodanien, the departmental media library and a music and dance school.
Throughout the year, the Communauté d’agglomération de l’Ouest Rhodanien also offers a cultural season with a choice of multi-disciplinary shows for all the family.
The COR also offers mobility solutions (electric bike hire, car sharing, transport on demand, etc.), aquatic facilities, a music and dance school and so much more! Don’t hesitate to pay us a visit.
