Discover the charms of Boisset-saint-priest, Loire

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...

Come and taste the sweet delicacies of La Pause Marolaise. Lean back comfortably in the pub and enjoy the Maro’tz, the Maro’cao or even the Maro’laises! Mom is downstairs, who makes... cakes, cookies or any other greed to enjoy or offer as a souvenir during a walk in Marols.«e biscuit factory, it is the speciality of Aude who makes in her laboratory the Maro’laises, the Maro’ricans, the Maro’tz...«e whole range is to be discovered on the Àoor in the bistro beside the grocery store of country

Come and taste the sweet delicacies of La Pause Marolaise. Lean back comfortably in the pub and enjoy the Maro’tz, the Maro’cao or even the Maro’laises! Mom is downstairs, who makes... cakes, cookies or any other greed to enjoy or offer as a souvenir during a walk in Marols.«e biscuit factory, it is the speciality of Aude who makes in her laboratory the Maro’laises, the Maro’ricans, the Maro’tz...«e whole range is to be discovered on the Àoor in the bistro beside the grocery store of country

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Unique and egnimatic, the priory crowns the top of a basalt cone where, during spring and summer, a Mediterranean flora flourishes (fig trees, anise, almond trees). Overlooking the plain, it proudly bears the traces of its ancient splendour. Built between the Xth and the XIIIth centuries, the church of St-Romain-le-Puy Priory is a masterpiece of Romanesque Art. The crypt, the capitals, the sculpted décor reveal the refinement of this architecture, where aesthetics and symbolism are subtly entwined. Also, don't miss the superb panoramic view over the Forez plain and mounts.

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

Located in the Forez mountains, Marols is a thousand-year-old city built around its hamlets. Facing a majestic panorama, the fortified church now marks the center of a land of encounters, between traditions, modernity and the sweetness of life. Marols is a thousand-year old town built around a number of hamlets. Between its fortified church in the heart of the town and the recently magnificently renovated Domaine de Valinches lie 15 sq km of lovely countryside for local inhabitants and visitors to enjoy. With this remarkable heritage it was one of the first villages in the Department to earn the coveted title of "village of character". Marols takes its name from a combination of Celtic words meaning ‘a large clearing’ (maros ‘large’ and ialo ‘clearing’). The village developed in the Middle Ages thanks to its advantageous position close to an ancient Roman military road, the Bolène Way, which linked Lyons with Toulouse via Feurs and was still being used by medieval merchants and pilgrims on their way to Le Puy-en-Velay and Saint-Jacquesde-Compostelle. Plentiful woods, fertile farmland, lush pastures and willing workmen made Marols an attractive site for the Benedictine monks of Saint-Romain-le-Puy to build, under the authority of the Abbot of Ainay, their little priory in the 12th century. Marols Priory was a modest affair. The monks spent their time working the land and praying for mankind’s salvation. After a period of prosperity the priory fell into decline around AD 1280. In the following years Marols entered a sombre period marked by the Black Death and the famine, disease and insecurity which resulted from the Hundred Years’ War. The first chapel was of modest size, a single nave in the Romanesque style, and run by a chaplain and perhaps a couple of monks. The principal preoccupations of the little priory were to develop local agricultural resources and a simple religious environment. The village began to take shape in this period. The 12th and 13th centuries were prosperous. The 14th century was however blighted by the Black Death which ravaged the district of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château (in 1348) and various other troubles caused by the kings of England and France locking horns in the Hundred Years’ War. It was during this period that the village and the church were fortified to protect their inhabitants from marauders. In the 15th century the Benedictine monks from Ainay Abbey were replaced by the canons of Saint-Just from Lyons, a noble religious order whose lofty authority sowed discontent among the inhabitants of Marols. In the 16th century, during the Wars of Religion, Protestant troops under the direction of Baron des Adrets razed the village.

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

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.

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,...

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.

"La Pause Marolaise" is the bistro in the village of Marols. Here we enter to have a drink, a coffee, a local beer...

Come and taste the sweet delicacies of La Pause Marolaise. Lean back comfortably in the pub and enjoy the Maro’tz, the Maro’cao or even the Maro’laises! Mom is downstairs, who makes... cakes, cookies or any other greed to enjoy or offer as a souvenir during a walk in Marols.«e biscuit factory, it is the speciality of Aude who makes in her laboratory the Maro’laises, the Maro’ricans, the Maro’tz...«e whole range is to be discovered on the Àoor in the bistro beside the grocery store of country

"In a unique setting 850 metres above sea level, the Auberge de Marols is open all year round. Benoît is happy to serve you his delicious dishes made with seasonal ingredients produced on local soils, along with a wide selection of wines."

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.

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

Perched in a unique setting 850 metres above sea level, the Auberge de Marols is open all year round. The Auberge has 4 guestrooms available 7 days a week.

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 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.

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.

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.