Ces lieux qui inspirent contes et légendes Heritage Add to favorites list

These places that inspire tales and legends

Hills, forests and granite chaos sometimes form strange landscapes. They have always stirred the fertile imagination of the inhabitants. A land of stories, Roannais is full of tales and legends that have brought these mysterious places to life. Here is my selection of sites inspiring tales and legends… The tales and legends of the Monts de […]

Et si Roanne vous était contée Heritage Add to favorites list

And if Roanne was told to you

We love Roanne for its charming old center, lit by some colorful facades, adorned with elegant mansions. We vibrate, feeling the heart of the city beating from the Market Square or in the heart of the Halles Diderot. We stroll around Roanne, reaching the banks of the Loire and then the port, boarding our […]

Que faire sans voiture dans le Roannais ? Heritage Add to favorites list

What to do without a car in Roannais?

Slow tourism is a new trend that encourages visitors to take the time to travel while respecting the planet. In order to (re)discover the Roannais in a fun and ecological way, with family or friends, here are some activities that we suggest you try out to stroll and relax this summer. You will find […]

Echappées inspirées dans les « Musée de France » Heritage Add to favorites list

Inspired getaways in the “Musée de France”

The name "Musée de France" designates museums approved by the State and particularly "any permanent collection made up of goods whose conservation and presentation are of public interest and organized with a view to knowledge, education and pleasure. public ". More than 1200 museums in France benefit from this appellation […]

La balade Street art roannaise Heritage Add to favorites list

The street art walk in Roanne

Street art is an artistic phenomenon that is gaining more and more momentum. The city of Roanne offers some artistic works in its various streets and its various districts. Free and accessible to everyone, the Roanne frescoes offer a beautiful artistic stroll for visitors and inhabitants of the city. The last […]

Le double visage du château de la Roche Heritage Add to favorites list

The double face of the Château de la Roche

Majestic, romantic, imposing… there are many adjectives to designate this remarkable building that seems to float between land and water, in the heart of the Loire River. So many that you sometimes have to choose sides: depending on the season or out of pure desire, the castle does not hesitate to change its costume to surprise its visitors again and again. The […]

Laissez-vous guider au fil de nos villages Heritage Add to favorites list

Let yourself be guided through our villages

For several years, the Roannais tourist offices have been guiding strollers and explorers to discover the Roanne city nestled on the banks of the Loire and its surrounding villages of character. In 2022, Roannais Tourisme is offering new guided tours to discover the entire territory of Roannais. True epicureans will appreciate a little detour in […]

5 idées pour une  Saint-Valentin inoubliable ! Heritage Add to favorites list

5 ideas for an unforgettable Valentine's Day!

Soon February 14, does that ring a bell? Some will say that love is celebrated every day, others (the incorrigible romantics) that it's time to prove the love you have for your other half. Me, I tell myself that in this “chilly” context, I am not against a good dose of love, of romanticism but […]

Dans les coulisses de la Biennale des Bijoutiers Heritage Add to favorites list

Behind the scenes of the Biennale des Bijoutiers

On November 26, 27 and 28, 2021, the 7th edition of the Biennale of Creative Jewelers organized by Roannais Agglomération will take place. In the heart of the characterful village of Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire, this event highlights jewelry and those who create it. Dive behind the scenes of this unmissable event! 1 year before The next […]

Théodore Gérard Hanssen « le vitrail entre guerres et Foi » Heritage Add to favorites list

Théodore Gérard Hanssen "the stained glass window between wars and Faith"

Famous for having produced 33 large stained-glass windows with figures of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre, Théodore Gérard Hanssen has also designed works for buildings in Roanne. Decisive events in his artistic orientation Born in Belgium in 1885, Théodore Gérard Hanssen took courses at the Beaux-Arts in Tournai then in […]