The Top 20 Attractions around Montbrison
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Montbrison. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Montbrison 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: November 26, 2025
Montarcher church
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The church consists of a Romanesque choir and a nave built in the 12th century, flanked by two 15th century chapels. The beam of glory, which separates the choir from …
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Montverdun Priory
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Apart from the fantastic view, it is something special to spend the night in the old walls.
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Montarcher
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On the pilgrimage route you reach Montarcher, a small, pleasant village in the arrondissement of Montbrison, located high up but with fewer than 100 inhabitants. The partly Romanesque, partly Gothic …
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Path along the Loire River
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This trail that runs along the Loire gorges is a great way to catch breathtaking views.
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Marols
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Very pretty, typical and well-preserved village which hosts many artists' studios.
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The Grande Pierre Bazanne
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The great Pierre Bazanne, 1,394 meters high, is a neck of volcanic origin emerging from the high stubble of Forez. Above the forests, it offers a 360-degree panorama. Unusual: this basalt block freaks out compasses!
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Montsupt Peak and Chapel
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In the old chapel you can see very beautiful frescoes if you open the hatch in the door and turn on the light switch. After about 30 seconds, the interior lights up for a brief moment.
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Canal du Forez
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The Canal du Forez is 44 kilometers long. It plays an important role in the irrigation of the lands of the plain, since it is the main water resource of the Forez basin. It is ideal for a walk.
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Champdieu Priory
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Former Benedictine priory founded around the year 1000 and restored in the 1970s. Today it hosts guided tours, exhibitions, concerts, association events and private events.
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Essalois Castle
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Castle overlooking the Loire
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