To the north of the Loire department, Roannais is one hour from Saint-Étienne, Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand. Roanne is the perfect stage for a city break that is both trendy and very close to nature. Le Roannais, leaning against the foothills of Auvergne and Beaujolais, is crossed by the Loire river. Easily accessible by major highways, the Roannais is accessible by the A89 and the A72.
Getting to Roannais by road
87 kilometers from Saint-Etienne
From Saint-Etienne follow the A72 then the A89 (exit 33)
126 kilometers from Clermont-Ferrand
From Clermont-Ferrand follow the A89 (exit 32)
87 kilometers from Lyon
From Lyon follow the A89 (exit 33)
390 kilometers from Paris
From Paris follow the A77 to the N7 in Nevers direction Moulins
Ride in Roannais by carpooling
Carpooling is a good way to travel inexpensively and why not… to meet people!
Getting to Roannais by train
- Roanne is only three hours from Paris by TGV, via Le Creusot or Lyon.
- Two transverse lines, Geneva / Bordeaux et Lyons / Nantes, serve Roanne.
- Twenty daily connections connect Roanne to Lyon and Saint-Etienne.
Getting to Roannais by plane
Two airports are easily accessible from Roanne with regular lines to France and abroad.
- International airport Lyon-Saint-Exupery
- Airport Clermont-Ferrand-Aulnat
Note that Roanne-Renaison airport accommodates business and leisure flights.
