Sentier de la forêt vierge

The site covers around 30 ha and is a riparian area (forests on the riverbanks) which has developed on a former aggregate extraction area. To the north, there is an erosion area. Free all year round.

Explore the fortress which inspired the Montrond-les-Bains spa resort. It protected the major thoroughfare that was the Loire ford from the top of its round basalt hill.It was built by the Forez counts using volcanic rock, pebbles from the Loire and some beautiful large stones. The impressive fortress mellowed in the Renaissance to become a residence. Visitors can soak up the atmosphere from the courtyard, post guarding the entrance court, the kitchens to the foundations, dungeon and patrol path. Forez Postal Museum, Renaissance Centre: children’s games, costumes etc...

This 11th century church has recently been restored. The chancel is part of the original building which was extended in the 15th and 17th centuries: North chapel, bell tower.Worth seeing: the semi-domed apse, the font and near the church a 17th century cross with an embossment of Saint Peter.

The Roman style Saint Roch church in Montrond-les-Bains was formerly the Château’s chapel and was built in the 12th and 15th centuries.Sights to behold: - Outside: the church porch has a Roman surround (ribbed inside the church). The gable is topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary (19th century) - Inside: the Apchon coat of arms “d’or semé de fleur de lys d’azur” (golden coat of arms with blue fleur de lys) on the keystone and the base of the two pillars - 16th century funereal band with painted coats of arms - Floral decorations that were rediscovered during the church’s 15th century renovation can be seen in the lateral aisles - The lords of Montrond’s tombstones and 17th century floral ornaments in the central nave - Choir stained glass: the middle one (1896) is by the great glassmaker L.Bégule from Lyon and the right-hand one is by Campagne. The decorated and floral stained glass along the aisles are by Mauvernay who came from Saint-Galmier.

Garden bearing the "jardin remarquable" label and where you can find 164 plant and crops species as well as their symbolism.As its President Elie Lafont said at the time: “The Château’s friends association created this garden in keeping with medieval tradition: cross-shaped layout and division into four areas as per the Villis capitulary established by Emperor Charlemagne in 816.” Visitors therefore find themselves in raised squares (known as “plessis”): the Hortus (kitchen garden square), Herbularius (aromatic plant square), Viridarius (orchard square) and the ornamental or Town Hall garden. The ornamental garden adds the finishing touch to this new park with benches and flowers for Montrondais visitors and residents. The project has been mostly funded by the Château’s friends associations and there are plans for a central well in the long term. Plants have signs.

Hotel restaurant in a peaceful setting providing room only, half-board and full-board accommodation in comfortable rooms.

The casino restaurant offers high-quality brasserie-style cuisine which most people will undoubtedly fi nd delightful.

Traditional dishes. Several dining areas separate to bar. Express service. ASSE match screenings. Couscous to eat in or take away on the last Thursday of the month. Function room and menu on request to celebrate your events (christenings, communions, birthdays, hen or stag parties etc.).

Just a few yards from the town centre, this wooded park provides lovely green surroundings for the present-day thermal spa. The location is a picturesque setting for relaxing and leisure activities, and adds to the enjoyment of visitors and residents alike...

The team at Le Cirius - hotel & restaurant, will give you a warm welcome and offer traditional family food.