Uncover the treasures of Perigneux, Loire, Rhône-Alpes

Follow the old railroad between Bonson and Sembadel, from St-Marcellin-en-Forez to Estivareilles. The route takes you from station to station to discover the architectural vestiges left by this route. 28 km to walk, to ride by mountain bike...

Follow the old railroad between Bonson and Sembadel, from St-Marcellin-en-Forez to Estivareilles. The route takes you from station to station to discover the architectural vestiges left by this route. 28 km to walk, to ride by mountain bike...

A mountain bike rides guide covering the Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château, available in the tourist office of Saint Bonnet le Château and Usson en Forez. 4 departures are suggest, numbered from 1 to 4. Circuits are marked in yellow with the mention "Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château" in green. Each number indicates the village of departure and a letter indicates the difficulty level of the path.The riding difficulty increases from "A" to "D". Those circuits are made up of a basic (A) which gives access to the B, C and D laps in order to lenghten the ride as you wish.

A mountain bike rides guide covering the Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château, available in the tourist office of Saint Bonnet le Château and Usson en Forez. 4 departures are suggest, numbered from 1 to 4. Circuits are marked in yellow with the mention "Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château" in green. Each number indicates the village of departure and a letter indicates the difficulty level of the path.The riding difficulty increases from "A" to "D". Those circuits are made up of a basic (A) which gives access to the B, C and D laps in order to lenghten the ride as you wish.

A mountain bike rides guide covering the Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château, available in the tourist office of Saint Bonnet le Château and Usson en Forez. 5 departures are suggest, numbered from 1 to 5. Circuits are marked in yellow with the mention "Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château" in green. Each number indicates the village of departure and a letter indicates the difficulty level of the path.The riding difficulty increases from "A" to "D". Those circuits are made up of a basic (A) which gives access to the B, C and D laps in order to lenghten the ride as you wish.

A mountain bike rides guide covering the Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château, available in the tourist office of Saint Bonnet le Château and Usson en Forez. 4 departures are suggest, numbered from 1 to 4. Circuits are marked in yellow with the mention "Pays de Saint Bonnet le Château" in green. Each number indicates the village of departure and a letter indicates the difficulty level of the path.The riding difficulty increases from "A" to "D". Those circuits are made up of a basic (A) which gives access to the B, C and D laps in order to lenghten the ride as you wish.

Old renovated barn of 170m2. Ideal for meals for families or groups.

Building of the 17th century completely renovated, of 140m2. Ideal for a family stay, and small groups.

Gîte for groups on La Côte estate: 70 sq. m. (ground et 1st floors). Living room with fireplace and kitchen area, 14 bed dormitory, 2 showers, 2 washbasins, 2 WCs. Grounds of 300 sq. m. 70 sq. m. room for hire. Firminy 25km.

Restaurant managed by the same family for several generations. It offers a regional cuisine with a Forez accent. The menus are renewed frequently and the cuisine is entirely homemade using local and seasonal products. Pascal Bourgin uses local products : regional cheeses, meat (veal and lamb), locally made ice creams and sherbets.

In Saint-Étienne there are ‘les verts’ and ‘le vert’, and here it's much more than just a colour! We cultivate an art of living in harmony with the surrounding nature. Need proof? Head to the Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de la Loire. There, we'll explain why nature is sacred and what we're doing to protect it.With guided tours and events scheduled throughout the year, the Maison de la Réserve plunges you into the heart of the unspoilt nature of the Gorges de la Loire.We've pulled out all the stops to make learning fun for all the family.After your visit, take advantage of the outdoor picnic areas and signposted hiking trails to discover the Gorges de la Loire. Keep your eyes peeled for yellow-bellied toads, cornflowers, kites, great horned owls, short-toed eagles and red kites... Don't know all these species? You can still make up for it by visiting ‘La Maison de la Réserve’. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

In the heart of Aurec-sur-Loire, between the savage Loire river and centenary cedars, Les Cèdres bleus is a stop for authentic flavours and shared moments lovers. During the summer, our tables are under the green canopy providing a natural and peacefull place. During the winter it is near the fireplace that the magical flavours are more intimate and warm. Our restaurant highlight a home cooking which sublime Haute-Loire and Auvergne products. Each dish is thinked as a tribute to the season and to the region which are surronding us. Our cheaf make dishes where all the ingredients are authentic. We are working the the local producers - market gardeners, cattle farmers and cheese makers - to suggest you authentic dishes with freshness and character.

Take advantage of a room at Josiane's to rest or to make a stopover on your trip and enjoy all her attention to make the most of your stay. My house of the 60's is located in a very quiet subdivision with little traffic. It is close to the shops, to the retirement home of Aurec and to the banks of the Loire. You can park your car in the courtyard. The bedroom, on the first floor, is equipped with a 140cm bed (recent and comfortable bedding), a wall cupboard, an armchair and a console. You will have free access to the kitchen if you want to prepare your evening meal. Internet access.

When the mist descends into the valley, you could easily believe you were in some Celtic land, so much does the castle perched up on the Rock remind you of legends from over the Channel. And yet you are still at the gateway to Le Forez and the castle, which now turns away its visitors (only the chapel is still open to visit), is the southern guardian of Saint Paul en Cornillon. Here you will find a complete range of legends of all kinds centred on the castle, the churches and even the belvedere (minus the bagpipes and ghosts). And you wouldn't think it, but that explains a lot. Family quarrels, impossible love stories (Charlotte de Suze and Robert de Jarjaye, a local version of Romeo and Juliette), tales of vendettas (complete with a manhunt and the murder of the Count of Le Forez), pillaging, fires. And you still haven't seen and heard it all. Impossible to leave this site with climbing to the top of the legendary Mont Fayn. Up there, you will find viewpoint indicator and an incredible view over the Loire Gorges (with the Le Pertuiset bridge in the background). Ah yes - you also risk hearing the giants talking - but don't worry, they are busy blacksmithing.

Proudly sited on its rocky outcrop, Essalois Castle is within the area of Loire Gorges natural heritage site. From one of towers or from the courtyard of the castle, there is a magnificient 360 ° panoramic view over the gorges and the plain of Forez. Different footpaths and a local GR path enable you to explore this remarquable area of interest.

On the banks of Lac de Grangent, in the Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve, take a break on the beach at Saint-Victor-sur-Loire. It's a fine sandy beach topped by a vast area of greenery with children's playground equipment, with free access.

The Gorges de la Loire have incredible ecological wealth. The 4000ha site marks the boundary between the Velay mountains and the plain. The Gorges have a mosaic of natural landscapes due to the presence of local microclimates. These features create iconic landscapes in the Loire gorges, which are dotted with many picturesque villages. An exceptional variety of plant and animal life can be found in the Loire Gorges, from St. Paul in Cornillon to St Just-St-Ramber, thanks to the diversity of the terrain and climate. The scenery here is picturesque and filled with contrasts; between the slow meandering of the Loire and its sudden steep slopes, the vast stretch of water at Grangent and plateaux or medieval villages perching on the hilltops. As the crossroads between the Velay mountains and the plain, this strategic ground has also been marked by history. That is why the Loire Gorges are now listed as a heritage site and as a protected site (by the law 'Paysage de 1901'). They are also listed on a European level as Natura 2000 to 2500 ha site and a regional nature reserve of more than 350 ha (www.reserve-regionale-gorges-loire.fr) Here, in this magnificent setting, there are lots of things to do, such as water-sports, hikes through varied landscapes, tours of typical villages with their numerous castles and churches, attending the events organised all around the region, or simply relaxing on the beach in St. Victor. A whole region to discover and respect. More information on www.smagl.com

The Château (11th and 12th century) is flanked by two towers and overlooks the village's river and houses. It is surrounded by gardens and is now a must-visit cultural centre.

Opened in 1989, the Bicentenary Bridge which overhangs the Loire Gorges, definitively replaced all the other bridges which were too narrow and fragile to support daily traffic.

Restaurant managed by the same family for several generations. It offers a regional cuisine with a Forez accent. The menus are renewed frequently and the cuisine is entirely homemade using local and seasonal products. Pascal Bourgin uses local products : regional cheeses, meat (veal and lamb), locally made ice creams and sherbets.

At the heart of the medieval village of St-Marcellin-en-Forez, "le Moulin Epicurius" make you taste home made dishes with mainly local and organic products. Traditional cuisine of the region and Mediterranean. Fresh and seasonal products.

In a warm, rustic setting, enjoy a break and savour the cuisine of Lidia and Loic, in Chambles. They’ll help you discover some excellent food in their elaborate and generous cuisine oozing with authenticity. Non-stop delights throughout the day

On the road between Saint-Rambert and Chambles, discover this traditional style restaurant with a family atmosphere. Come and enjoy our tasty cooking based on local products and appreciate the panoramic view over Essalois Castle. On the road betwenn St Rambert and Chambles, discover this restaurant with a traditional and family atmosphere and enjoy a cuisine based on produce from the local rural area.

The Ess’Folie café & restaurant is all about sharing and invites you for an extraordinary journey through time. Relish a romantic dinner or a meal with friends or family, in the chic vintage atmosphere of the roaring twenties.

Located opposite to the Cin'Etoile cinema, the Entracte restaurant welcomes you in a warm atmosphere. We propose a traditional cuisine in a friendly environment.

For your gastronomic stays, the chef offers you his menus with a wide choice of dishes including his specialities: foie gras, rabbit leg with fig compote and Pilat apples, Iced soufflé with Verbena.

Traditional family restaurant in a refined setting in Haut-Forez, 3km from the village of character of Marols with its artists. The chef likes improvisation and offers to create your own menus to satisfy you: Group meals, walkers, theme meals,...

Old renovated barn of 170m2. Ideal for meals for families or groups.

Building of the 17th century completely renovated, of 140m2. Ideal for a family stay, and small groups.

Gîte for groups on La Côte estate: 70 sq. m. (ground et 1st floors). Living room with fireplace and kitchen area, 14 bed dormitory, 2 showers, 2 washbasins, 2 WCs. Grounds of 300 sq. m. 70 sq. m. room for hire. Firminy 25km.

In a typical farmhouse in the region, close to magnificent beauty spots, you will enjoy your stay in our rooms. We are certified "Accueil Paysan". A living room is available. You can discover the farm products of our region.

Guesthouse really close to the river Loire and the center of the village. There is a Nautic base not far where you can find electric boats, canoe, mini-golf, Pedalo and karting. 5 bedrooms which all include TV. There is 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms to share. The kitchen can be uses. The gesthouse has also a restaurant if you need an all inclusive service.

This farm campsite is situated on a large plot of land full of trees and flowers, 20km from St-Etienne and close to the Loire Gorges. Quiet and peaceful, shady setting.

Take advantage of a room at Josiane's to rest or to make a stopover on your trip and enjoy all her attention to make the most of your stay. My house of the 60's is located in a very quiet subdivision with little traffic. It is close to the shops, to the retirement home of Aurec and to the banks of the Loire. You can park your car in the courtyard. The bedroom, on the first floor, is equipped with a 140cm bed (recent and comfortable bedding), a wall cupboard, an armchair and a console. You will have free access to the kitchen if you want to prepare your evening meal. Internet access.