La Bénisson-Dieu

La Bénisson-Dieu

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLa Bénisson-DieuBriennon at 3.2 km (4 min)
Insee code42016Noailly at 3.7 km (4 min)
Postcode42720Pouilly-sous-Charlieu at 5.2 km (7 min)
Latitude46.1510710Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu at 6.8 km (9 min)
Longitude4.0447550Iguerande at 8.2 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 255 to 344 metersSaint-Germain-Lespinasse at 9.1 km (10 min)
Surface11.12 km²Mably at 10.1 km (12 min)
Population444 inhabitantsVivans at 10.3 km (11 min)
Density40 inhabitants/km²Charlieu at 10.3 km (13 min)
Chief townSaint-Etienne (at 98 km, 77 min)Melay at 12.2 km (13 min)
DepartmentLoireMailly at 12.3 km (14 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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SIGHTSEEING
  • The abbey church of La Bénisson-Dieu and the treasury of the Abbey:
  • In 1138, Alberic, sent by St. Bernard, founded the Cistercian Abbey of Our Lady of The Blessing of God, whose name will be distorted over the ages "La Bénisson-Dieu. The original abbey church dates from the late 12th century. A transition between Romanesque and Gothic art, is a building typical Cistercian stained glass in grisaille, sober magnified by limestone blond. In the late 15th century, Abbot Pierre of the End performs considerable work: adding the tower from a height of 51 meters, the roof of multicolored glazed tiles? After the turmoil of the Wars of Religion, the abbey was devastated. In 1611, the monks commute with religious Mégemont, Auvergne, whose abbess, Madame de Nérestang, restore the monastery and Assistant to the church a baroque chapel dedicated to the Virgin. Abbey farm at the time of the Revolution and its buildings are of stone quarry. Dominated by its imposing tower, the only remaining church with its remarkable glazed tile roof, amputee, however the choir and transept. The village built around the abbey church is now a welcoming town, to discover his past work related to the clay.
  • Church open from Easter to November 11 (except offices).
  • Information: Reception desk open from Easter to September. Tel: +33 4 77 66 64 65.
  • For further information, contact the Office de Tourisme du Pays Charlieu: Tel: +33 4 77 60 12 42 - Email: office.tourisme.charlieu @ wanadoo.fr
Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of La Bénisson-Dieu
PHOTOS
Abbey of the 12th and its remarkable roof
 
Chasuble 16th set in space Treasury
Abbey on its north face
 
Detail of pinnacle
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 3°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 3°C
RESTAURANTS 
L'assiette du boucher  
10
Marcigny
Decorated restaurant is unusual because a former boucherie. On can eat frogs certainly the best in the region and Charolais beef is exquisite and plentiful, come taste the net Charolais...
Located 13.7 km from La Bénisson-DieuFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Apartment with 5 bedrooms    
9.7
Saint-Haon-le-Châtel
Between Vichy and Roanne Castle St Haon. Surrounded by greenery and ancient trees in the heart of the medieval village of St Haon le Châtel, you'll stay in the 5 themed rooms with a...
Located 13.7 km from La Bénisson-Dieu90 € the double room 
Maison Dauphin  
Le Crozet
On 2nd floor of a 16th century house in the heart of a medieval village decorated suite with a contemporary salonlecture, music, a bed room 160, bathroom / wc spacious suite.
Located 14.7 km from La Bénisson-Dieu60 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes du lac    
9.8
Anzy-le-Duc
In the heart of the dependencies in Brionnais completely restored the old castle of the lake we will be happy to welcome you in our 5 rooms.
Located 18.2 km from La Bénisson-Dieu60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite du canal  
8.4
Bourg-le-Comte
Our little cottage is situated in the center of the village of Bourg le Comte, overlooking the plain of the Loire, the canal Digon Roanne, in old restored house, separate entrance with...
Located 18.1 km from La Bénisson-Dieu280 € per week 
Gîte de Saudet Volets Bleus (3 épis)  
9.8
Saint-Alban-les-Eaux
Old renovated stone farmhouse in a small hamlet in the Monts de la Madeleine, between Auvergne and the Country Roannais, famous for its gastronomy. The hamlet is 700 m above the vineyards...
Located 18.8 km from La Bénisson-DieuFrom 475 € to 685 € per week 
Le Sapey ferme Gite 10 pers- très isolée
Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs
10 pers cottage-very isolated 900-SPA Whirlpool -beautiful garden with pond comfort in the heart of a future regional park, this former farmhouse classified 4 stars has a beautiful...
Located 24 km from La Bénisson-DieuFrom 450 € to 850 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping municipal de charlieu    
9.1
Charlieu
Plot quiet shady. With pool and tennis gatuit and many discounts on museums of charlieu.
Located 10.4 km from La Bénisson-Dieu9 € per day 
L'orée du lac    
9.6
Villerest
Quiet, friendly camping friendly. Shaded. Located 5 km from Roanne and near Lake Villerest. On the lake you can swim FISH navigate.
Located 18.1 km from La Bénisson-DieuFrom 11.10 € to 13.10 € per day 
Domaine la Chabanne 
Châtel-Montagne
In the heart of the Montagne Bourbonnaise Geert-Jan Nike and welcome you in their field of Chabanne. We offer our family campsite located about 5 km from the village of Châtel-Montagne....
Located 25 km from La Bénisson-DieuFrom 15 € to 18 € per day 

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HOTELS
Maison d'Hôtes Aux-Forêts    
9.4
Saint-Nizier-sous-Charlieu
Aux forêts is located next to the city of Roanne, very close from Charlieu, a city of Art on the Cluny road. You will discover lots of castles, parks or even Roman churches. This former...
Located 5.9 km from La Bénisson-DieuRoom from 78 €
Logis Le Relais De Roanne     
7.9
Saint-Romain-la-Motte
This establishment is located a lush 3-ha park, 500 metres from the Chemin Saint Jacques de Compostelle, motorway national 7 is close by. It offers a sauna and a fitness centre. Logis...
Located 7.7 km from La Bénisson-DieuRoom from 49 €
Chambres d'Hôtes Les Méneaux    
9.5
Saint-Germain-Lespinasse
This bed and breakfast is 10 km from Roanne and easily accessible by the N7 motorway. It has an outdoor swimming pool with a rose garden and offers en suite accommodation with free...
Located 8.1 km from La Bénisson-DieuRoom from 62 €

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Residhotel St Etienne Centre
Residhotel St Etienne Centre provides furnished apartments in the historic part of Saint Etienne. They have a seating area...
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