Experience Adventure at CAMPEOU SARL, Saint-bonnet-le-chateau, Loire

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.

With "L'Aventure du rail continue", extend the discovery of the Bonson / Sembadel line! A 9.5 km trail is available between the 2 Estivareilles and Usson-en-Forez stations for walking, mountain biking or horse riding.

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.

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

Quiet and wooded campsite facing the Leignecq waterbody. Ideal for fishing and hiking to discover nature. Caravan rental. Mobile homes. Possible motorhome reception (emptying area).

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.

Welcome in a completely renovated farm barn that privileges wood, for a friendly and warm stay in the countryside at a few kilometres from the village. Ideal for a quiet stay with many hikes.

Detached late 19th century farmhouse in a small village near the Loire gorges with adjoining enclosed courtyard below (50 m²). Ground floor: living room-kitchen (TV, wood stove, Internet access), wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 each), 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Electric heating in supplement according to consumption. Wood for the stove provided in supplement: 15 €/week. Cleaning deposit: 70 €. Baby equipment: canvas bed, bathtub, high chair, booster seat. Independent garden - Garden furniture - Fenced area Nearby: Aurec at 3 km (medieval city, castle, outdoor activity resort with swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, all shops and services), Firminy and the heritage of Le Corbusier at 20 mn, Saint-Etienne at 30 mn. Very close to the Hermet ranch.

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.

Montarcher lies between the Velay and Forez Mounts, and the Livradois Mountains. This village, perched at 1160 metres above sea level, offers an uninterrupted 360° view from the mound of the old fort. Perched at a height of 1,160 meters, Montarcher proudly displays its heritage charged with a tumultuous history. Already populated before the invasion of the Celts, it was in turn refuge, stronghold and place of worship. Visitors can discover an outstanding panorama and a source of fresh air. The village dominates Andrable Valley from a lofty granite peak 1,150 metres above sea level and affords the visitor an uninterrupted 360° view from the mound of the old fort. The faraway silhouettes of Pierre-sur-Haute, the highest peak in the Forez group (1634 m), Le Velay, Les Cévennes and even Mont Blanc can be seen from the village. In the 13th century the castle passed from the Counts of Forez into the hands of a wealthy family called Baffie and then later to the Saint-Bonnet and eventually the Rochebaron families. In the 15th century the castle was abandoned by its owners because of its lack of comfort. In 1452 Montarcher became a parish. Father Ferrier was the first person in Montarcher to maintain a register of births, marriages and deaths and his book has become one of the oldest documents of its kind in France. In 1536 Francis I took the county of Forez for the Crown; from then on Montarcher and Le Forez were most definitely part of France...

As well as the fascinating building and features of the site, the guides make you discover a mill still powered by the river’s water and the ancestral expertise of the Forez millers at the end of 18th century. On the edge of the river "Andrable", this mill remains thanks to the work of a nonprofit organization. Discovert the 2 grindstones for bread-making quality and animal flour. The oil mil and the cover beater. A beautiful walk dor the whole family that will take through the miller's work and perpetuates ancestral gestures. Do not miss the path of Vignal's Mill.

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.

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 a setting where heritage mixes with nature, Les Temps Nouveaux suggests a traditional cooking. Several options available : banquets, groups and family meals. Only on request. We welcome walkers, families, groups. We offer 3 different menus, the menu of the day. The chef works and promotes local products in his dishes.

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

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

"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."

Cuisine based on local, natural products. Spicy, mild and deliciously flavoured dishes. Local, regional products and traditional beverages.

In this village of character, come discover a cuisine rich in flavours. Fresh cuisine with flowers and plants. The menu changes every month.

Véronique welcomes you in a rural setting, inside an old building completely renovated. The first traces of the house date from 1299 in the hare (cadastre) of Estivareilles. The traces of the mill can be found in the Napoleonian cadastral plane of 1826. The mill (always existing) was in operation until 1930, and a sawmill was installed to replace the mill shutdown. Located at an altitude of 900 m, come and refresh yourself in this greenery. You will find the grain mill for animal meal, in the center of the house, adjoining the guest rooms; the sawmill dating from the beginning of the 20th century and which stopped in 1985. The Andrable River passes through the house and runs along the rooms. In one of the rooms you will have the pleasure of hearing the sound of the water if you sleep the open window. Three rooms are at your disposal so that you can have a pleasant stay. The “Charbon” room of 20 m2, spacious and clean, will seduce you with its comfortable king size bedding and its modern and functional bathroom. The “Panah” room of 20 m2 will seduce you with its breathtaking view of the Andrable River and its modern and functional bathroom. The “Babet” room of 18 m2 will seduce you with its modern and functional bathroom and warm colors. Each room gives access to a relaxation area and shared kitchen, with the possibility of eating (hotplates, refrigerator, coffee maker). Sweet and/or savoury breakfast (depending on your desires) is served in the kitchen area from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. If necessary, we can agree on specific timetables.

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.

Quiet and wooded campsite facing the Leignecq waterbody. Ideal for fishing and hiking to discover nature. Caravan rental. Mobile homes. Possible motorhome reception (emptying area).

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.

Welcome in a completely renovated farm barn that privileges wood, for a friendly and warm stay in the countryside at a few kilometres from the village. Ideal for a quiet stay with many hikes.

Detached late 19th century farmhouse in a small village near the Loire gorges with adjoining enclosed courtyard below (50 m²). Ground floor: living room-kitchen (TV, wood stove, Internet access), wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 each), 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Electric heating in supplement according to consumption. Wood for the stove provided in supplement: 15 €/week. Cleaning deposit: 70 €. Baby equipment: canvas bed, bathtub, high chair, booster seat. Independent garden - Garden furniture - Fenced area Nearby: Aurec at 3 km (medieval city, castle, outdoor activity resort with swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, all shops and services), Firminy and the heritage of Le Corbusier at 20 mn, Saint-Etienne at 30 mn. Very close to the Hermet ranch.