


The Pays de Charlieu lies in the North of the
department of Loire on the C.D. 487 between the Rhone valley and
the Loire valley (alt : 265m). The nearest SNCF station is at nearby Roanne (19km)
on the N.7. The tourism of landscape and culture are closely linked here.
Numerous local historical gems :
Well signposted, well maintained footpaths, horse-riding centres, river tourism (a canal running alongside the Loire and a port and boat hire in nearby Briennon), line fishing, heated swimming pool and many tennis courts. A variety of shopping, markets, accommmodation and places to eat : hotels, countryside gites, camping sites, bed and breakfast, restaurants and inns. |