Les Noës, a real small mountain village, is located 20 kilometers from Roanne, in the Loire department. Located on the heights of Roannais, in the valley of Tâche, halfway between the passes of the Croix du Sud and the Croix Trévingt, the village of 180 souls, offers a mosaic of environments. The many trails will take you through woods and meadows to discover rocks, in pursuit of streams ... Several points offer a breathtaking view of the Rouchain dam and the Roannaise plain. With your feet in the water and your head in the clouds!

Parc résidentiel des Noës dans la Loire
Noës residential park © Roannais Agglomeration

A paradise for athletes

Various leisure activities are available in the heart of the village of Noës: Archery, Fishing, mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing and hiking.

Several kilometers of marked circuits to the delight of all bike lovers. In mountain biking or electric mountain bike for the less athletic, the pleasure is the same. Cross a forest, walk along a pond and stop to admire the view… These same routes can be taken by hikers. As a result, they will discover the treasures of mounts of the Madeleine.

Key figures

  • 625 meters of difference in height between the lowest and highest point of the municipality
  • 100 % NATURE : 284 hectares of meadow, i.e. 18%, 1247 hectares of forest, i.e. 80% and 34 hectares of water, or 2%
  • 77 kilometers of forest roads

The magical road

A magical road? What paranormal phenomenon can occur in the town of Noës? This road gives the impression of going up while going down thanks to a reverse gravity story. Take the test with a full bottle, you will be surprised! This feature will amuse both children and adults. After the village of Noës, towards the Lodge of the Guards, pass the hamlet of forges, the magical road is on the left between the D42 and the hamlet of Robins over a length of 300 meters. In all caution, test this curiosity specific to the magical Christmas route

The history of the Noës village

"Les Noës" is a former hamlet in the parish of Renaison. It became the capital of the new town created and at the same time its town.

Installed on the Loire flank of the Monts de la Madeleine massif, the Noës are reminiscent of a small mountain village. At one time, the town was even known for its small cross-country ski resort. The diversity of the landscapes, the local dynamics and the equipment in place have meant that outdoor activities have always been offered there.

Le village des Noës © Guillaume Masseron / RT
The village of Noës under the snow © Guillaume Masseron / RT

Key dates

  • 1810 : the village welcomed and lodged the future priest of Ars, Jean-Marie Vianney. The latter had escaped conscription in the Spanish Civil War by taking refuge in this town. He was appointed teacher there under the name of Jérôme Vincent. An oratory, which overhangs the village, was dedicated to him and every August 9th a pilgrimage will attract crowds in memory of the temporary presence of the one who was decreed one day parish priest. Today, everyone can get together for a mass.
  • 1976 : construction of the Rouchain dam across the “Rouchain” river. It retains 7 thousand m³ of water over an area of ​​000 hectares (length: 38 meters and height: 250 meters). The water reservoir is located on the territory of the town of Noës and the dam on that of the town of Renaison.
  • 2003 : creation of the Gîtes Sport et Nature association which actively participates in making the heart of the town beat.
Les Noës dans la Loire
Noës © Roannais Agglomeration

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