There is joy in Roannais
The Roannais is rich in festive traditions, there is no shortage of opportunities to get together for a drink, a good meal and to share a good time, exchange, create collectively... One of the motivations of the inhabitants: to keep alive the beautiful countryside they live in, a rural environment from which emanates a cultural heritage that the citizens once shaped, […]
The Milky Way seen from Roannais
He leaves, at night, to track the stars and the Milky Way, on the lookout for the effects of the sky, armed with his telescope, his reflex and above all his patience. He is Guillaume Masseron, self-taught astrophotographer. Guillaume Masseron, 41-year-old astronomy enthusiast from Roan, Guillaume Masseron, passionate about astronomy since he was little, heads into the galaxy from […]
In the footsteps of Saint-Martin, the Via Sancti Martini
The Via Sancti Martini is a 2 km path in the footsteps of Saint-Martin, which connects Szombathely in Hungary (his native country) to Tours (where his tomb is located). In France, the route crosses the Loire and passes through the Monts de la Madeleine to reach the Allier department and, further on, Touraine. […]
Top 5 most beautiful viewpoints
It's the return of sunny days, we take the opportunity to get some fresh air, take a walk and access the most beautiful viewpoints... We like to gain height and admire the surrounding landscapes. The Roannais has a multitude of viewpoints, each more beautiful than the last! Without further ado, we […]
Vanlife in the heart of Roannais
A 4-day “Vanlife” 100% nature roadtrip in the heart of Roannais, between mountains, forests and the banks of the Loire, in search of the most beautiful spots in the region. As you travel through this green countryside with its colorful landscapes, discover a welcoming and gourmet region, and a heritage that will take you on a journey into the riches of the past. […]
Roaming hike in Roannais
A hiking territory, the Roannais offers a wide range of colors and landscapes. Forest with a mystical atmosphere, vineyards of the Côte Roannaise, green countryside, villages of character or even the gorges of the Loire, you will not lack ideas! Short family stroll, long hike or roaming, make your choice. Today, he is on a circuit […]
Top 5 activities to do in a group
The more, the merrier! In Roannais, we also verify this adage. You are a large family, a group of friends, an association or a company, here are my TOP 5 activities to do as a group. 1. Guided tours to discover the territory You like to discover the history of a territory, […]
5 activities to get back to basics
In a world in which everything moves too fast, there are activities in nature destinations like Roannais that soothe the body and mind. A necessary reconnection to the essential things of life and to oneself to understand everyday life in a beautiful way. Here are my five suggestions in Roannais! 1. Work the […]
Activities for everyone
Are you disabled or in the entourage of a person concerned? Here is a small, non-exhaustive list of activities or places where everyone can go. A breath of pure air surrounded by nature The Domaine des Grands Murcins in Arcon and the Gravière aux Oiseaux in Mably can be explored, […]
5 things to know about the Federal Cycle Tourism Week in Roanne
Each year, the International Federal Cycle Tourism Week is organized at the end of July – beginning of August in a French department. Roanne hosts this great event from July 20 to 28, 2024, during which, for a week, thousands of professional or amateur cycle tourists come together to discover the region by bike. But do you know this major event […]