The Forez, its art and history.

        Visits:

        -museums (mine, modern art, archaeology,…)
        -castles (Essalois, Bouthéon,…)
        -pretty villages ( Chambles, St Romain le Puy,…)
        -historical centres (Montbrison, St Bonnet le Château,

         St Galmier…)

        -Le Corbusier at Firminy

        -art and craft (glass blowing, stain glass, sculpture, …)
        -gorges of the Loire.
        -dam of Grangent.
        -abbey of Notre Dame de Grace.
        -mill of La Fenderie.
        -colourful markets.
        -rose garden of St Victor.
        -football stadium Geoffroy Guichard.
        -sites and panorama( National park of the Pilat,

         Monts du Forez,…)

Relaxation and sports

  -rambling, cycling, horse riding, quad,
  -boat cruises, hot air balloon.
  -beach and water sports, canoeing, pedalos,…
  -tree climbing.
  -control driving circuit.
  -golf
  -tennis.
  -swimming.
  -fishing.
  -ski (30km)

Specialities of the Forez:

  -caves des vins du Forez.
  -Fourme de Montbrison (blue cheese)
  -charcuterie.
  -rapées, frogs legs,…
  -water springs, Parot, Badoit...