The Top 20 Attractions around Roanne
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Roanne. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Roanne is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Saint-Haon-Le-Châtel
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Noteworthy: the 12th-century church of Saint-Eustache (with a small cemetery behind it), the fortifications from the 12th century, the manor house La Fleur de Lys and the Pelletier house.
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Puy de Montoncel
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The Puy de Montoncel is an extinct volcano, peaking at 1,287 meters above sea level. In a notebook I wrote about him:
“Its slopes are covered with a majestic thorn …
“Its slopes are covered with a majestic thorn …
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Blue Cross and Picnic Area
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One of the few places where you can take a good rest. Because on the opposite edge of the forest there is also a nice picnic bench.
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Charlieu, medieval town
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Charlieu is a "village of character in the Loire" which has an exceptional heritage. The Benedictine abbey, founded around 875, is a masterpiece of Romanesque art and a remarkable Cluniac …
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Chapel of Fatima
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Just don't be misled by the statement in the yellow outdoor guide that the shell was wrongly glued to this junction. The route has been deliberately chosen so that you …
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Plateau de la Verrerie
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If you are looking for a hiking adventure in a unique and wild landscape, you should visit the Verrerie plateau, a natural site protected by Natura 2000. This plateau is …
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Canal de Roanne à Digoin
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The Roanne to Digoin canal was built between 1830 and 1836 and extends for approximately 55 kilometres. Nicknamed the "quiet canal", it has remained wild and its banks are home …
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Château de la Roche
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The 17th-century Château de la Roche, with its tower and keep, is the landmark of the Loire Gorge. Its atypical location in the heart of the Loire River makes it an exceptional sight.
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Pommiers-en-Forez
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A beautiful old monastery. And a few hundred meters from the town exit in the direction of the campsite you have a fantastic photo spot with the old Roman bridge in the foreground.
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Abbaye bénédictine de Charlieu
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You find it a few meters from Place Saint-Philibert. It is possible to combine entrance tickets with the Cordeliers convent and to book guided tours.
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