Discover Lezigneux, Loire, Rhône-Alpes: hidden gems

19th century Forézienne town house located in a bucolic setting on the banks of the Vizézy river, close to all facilities and ideal for walking along the streets and buildings of our city, which has a rich historical heritage.

Audrey and Jean-Christophe offer you tasty cooking using fresh seasonal foods, plants and aromatic herbs.

In the heart of the mounts of Forez, the Abiessence company produces organic essential oils from local resources. We invite you to make a guided visit of our distillery workshop.

Fully renovated late 19th century stone-built farmhouse. This gîte is situated near the village of Gumières, offering a real belvedere over the Mounts and plain of Forez, at the entrance to Auvergne. Gîte is near village of Gumières with great views over the Forez mountains et plain, bordering the Auvergne. St-Anthème et Prabouret ski resort 10 min. Livradois Forez national park, ideal area for nature-lovers. St Etienne 40km.

Located in the Forez massif above Chazelles-sur-Lavieu, in a lovely woodland setting overlooking the Forez plain, the Acr’Oforez park features a number of attractions that you can combine with the activities of Game’Oforez.

Charmful and characteful 17 century house fully restored, in the Forez mounts, perched 900 metres high. Many marked trails will please hikers and nature lovers. Located at the heart of a tipically "alti-forézien" hamlet with a beautiful view on the Forez plain, La Bastide B&B assure you quietness, rest and peacefulness. The house was restored with taste and respect of traditions: apparent stones, warmful tones... Bought in 2005, this house was restored until 2010, year of the opening of the B&B.

Come and chat about sustainable farming with Christophe and Guy who welcome you to their organic mountain dairy farm.

L'étang de Vidrieux à 507 mètres d'altitude est alimenté par le Béal-Comtal, d'une longueur de 7km qui vient de Drutel situé sur la commune de Verrières en Forez. Il est l'un des plus anciens plans d'eau du Forez créé au XIIIè siècle par le Comte Guy III

XIIth century Romanesque chapel with end of XVIIth century statues representing St Laurent and St Mary Magdelene. Built on an old Celtic site, it is found on the St James of Compostela Way and in the first spurs of the Forez Mounts.

On a steep site, the remains of the keep of Ecotay (Xth-XIth centuries) tower over the village. Locally nicknamed the king and the queen, its two remaining walls dominate the village, with its stone houses and its terraced gardens.

In an ancient restored convent Marie Pouget shares with you her experiences lived all over the world with ethnologist Daniel Pouget. 2021 Come and escape "In the footsteps of Marco Polo".

Notre Dame d'Espérance collegiate church is an iconic monument of the Forez. With a unique gothic architecture and more than eight centuries of history, it is the place to go when you are in Montbrison. The XVth century bell tower, supported by buttresses, gives to the façade an imposing character with its two flights of twin windows. The doorway and its lateral and superior surround show much architectural richness. The five lancet arches stacked in order are arranged according to the art of perspective. The stylobates at their base are decorated with buttresses whose width decreases progressively, ending in small spires. They are spaced so as to harbour two figurines on top of each other, which they have been waiting for for 7 centuries. The doorway tympanum comprises two rows of blind arches. It is sculpted and topped with orders in lancet arch where niches have been prepared for 12 smaller figurines. In the centre, pride of place is reserved to a XIIth centurey statue of the Virgin Mary carrying the infant.

Italian specialities including pizza, pasta and tiramisu. Italian specialities, pizza, pasta ... tiramisu.

The restaurant Tournebroche offers a healthy cuisine and respectful of the local products, à la broche (cocked on skewer) in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

In a unique setting, students demonstrate their culinary expertise and table-service skills. Please phone ahead for group bookings. Set menus available on our website.

A real change of scene! Try Mexican specialities in a colourful décor and a family atmosphere. Traditional dishes also available. For a complete change of scenery, come and enjoy Mexican specialities in a colourful and family atmosphere. Also traditional cuisine, at lunchtime.

Audrey and Jean-Christophe offer you tasty cooking using fresh seasonal foods, plants and aromatic herbs.

In the village of Gumières, we welcome you to a rustic and very pleasant setting to enjoy our traditional cuisine with its regional specialities. Menu of the day 10.50 €

Between Saint-Etienne and Montbrison, discover or rediscover the local dishes in a restaurant that will charm you with its authentic setting and the warmth of its owners. Do you fancy tasting Forez cooking ? Then come straight to the Auberge des Trabuches at the foot of Pic de St-Romain-le-Puy. Here, in a typical old farmhouse, David serves traditional frog's legs and many locals dishes.

This cottage is for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.

For a relaxation travel, this 3 stars campsite, ideally situated in a preserved natural area at the the foot of the Monts du Forez (Loire) along a stream, offers a real quality of life.

The Soleilhant countryside campsite is situated on the first slopes of the mounts of Forez. Each of the terraced 25 pitches offers an outstanding panoramic view over the plain. Mobilhomes and chalets caravans.

19th century Forézienne town house located in a bucolic setting on the banks of the Vizézy river, close to all facilities and ideal for walking along the streets and buildings of our city, which has a rich historical heritage.

Fully renovated late 19th century stone-built farmhouse. This gîte is situated near the village of Gumières, offering a real belvedere over the Mounts and plain of Forez, at the entrance to Auvergne. Gîte is near village of Gumières with great views over the Forez mountains et plain, bordering the Auvergne. St-Anthème et Prabouret ski resort 10 min. Livradois Forez national park, ideal area for nature-lovers. St Etienne 40km.

Charmful and characteful 17 century house fully restored, in the Forez mounts, perched 900 metres high. Many marked trails will please hikers and nature lovers. Located at the heart of a tipically "alti-forézien" hamlet with a beautiful view on the Forez plain, La Bastide B&B assure you quietness, rest and peacefulness. The house was restored with taste and respect of traditions: apparent stones, warmful tones... Bought in 2005, this house was restored until 2010, year of the opening of the B&B.

This unusual log cabin offers a warm comfortable interior to guests. Natural materials are used to create a decorative style typical of the Forez region. Situated on the edge of a wood, on the first slopes of the Mounts of Forez, the cabin dominates the Vizézy valley