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Nature & Outdoor
Like a gift, each Sensitive Natural Area reveals a surprise
Immersed in Sensitive Natural Spaces (ENS), timeless worlds, and experience exceptional moments. The surprise will be to discover a plant, to see a wild animal or a herd in this bocage landscape from Roannais to the Monts de la Madeleine. Let's start with the Youngest: the Sensitive Natural Area of Crêts à Neaux Guided […]
Nature & Outdoor
Between the Loire and the canal, activities on land or on the water
How to evoke the Roannais without thinking of its banks of the Loire, its canal, and its marinas? Whether in Roanne, Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire or Bully, these nautical bases are real bridges between town and nature where you can enjoy unforgettable experiences. The proximity of the river also offers places […]
Gastronomy
Top 5 restaurants in the world
Summer has finally arrived, the holidays are approaching, the desire to travel is more and more present… What if I told you that you don't need to take a plane to travel for the time of a meal? It's possible ! Land of gastronomy, the Roannais is full of traditional restaurants but also restaurants with foreign specialties. So ready […]
Heritage
Third places, the new places of social ties
The term "third place" was coined in 1989 by an American sociologist who defined it as a space between home and work, which brings people together. Since 2018, this phenomenon has accelerated. To date, we have around 3 in France compared to 500 in 1. This expansion is due to the deep […]
Gastronomy
Wines from Côte Roannaise, on the road to a terroir of character
How to visit the Roannais without exploring its vineyard and discovering the fruit of the work of the winegrowers, who shape this terroir, at the roots of the Loire? Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée since 1994, the Côte Roannaise extends over some twenty kilometres, 13 municipalities and culminates at an altitude of 500 metres. Gamay reigns supreme over these […]
Nature & Outdoor
100% natural accommodation in the heart of Roannais
How good it is to sleep in the heart of nature, nestled in a cozy nest where the nights are even more beautiful than the days... From the charming house to the treehouse, you will be surprised by the diversity of nature accommodation , sometimes unusual, offered by Roannais. Here is a selection […]
Nature & Outdoor
Top 5 mountain bike circuits for life-size sensations!
Did you know that Roannais was the ideal playground for mountain bike fans? Our territory has stood out and is now part of Destination Grand Air, the largest FFC-labeled mountain bike area in France. My Top 5 mountain biking circuits will delight amateurs and experienced alike. Go for life-size sensations! […]
Family
TOP 5 walks accessible by stroller
Get some fresh air, get some fresh air with your family, enjoy the Roannais sites, it feels good! Yes, but with babies, it's not always easy to find stroller-accessible routes. My children no longer need it and trudge everywhere! I share with you my experience and my top 5 accessible family walks […]
Gastronomy
La Fabrikathé, local fashionable tea
A stone's throw from Roanne, in Pouilly-les-Nonains, the Fabrikathé or FBKT for connoisseurs, blends teas, herbal teas, cocoas and spices with homemade gourmet recipes, 100% natural. As soon as the doors of the workshop-boutique open, the fruity and spicy smells tickle your nostrils. In front of you, large shelves offer you a choice […]
Heritage
The Roannais is exported
Due to multiple brands, Roanne does not remain confined to its city and its department. Indeed, the Roannais is exported throughout France and beyond. The richness of the Roannais is no longer to be demonstrated. The former cradle of textiles still offers pieces made on the territory exported throughout France and abroad. […]
