Riotord

Riotord

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownRiotordMarlhes at 6.7 km (13 min)
Insee code43163Dunières at 7.8 km (12 min)
Postcode43220Saint-Régis-du-Coin at 8.2 km (17 min)
Latitude45.2318260Saint-Julien-Molhesabate at 10.3 km (18 min)
Longitude4.4008350Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue at 11.5 km (15 min)
AltitudeFrom 791 to 1369 metersMontfaucon-en-Velay at 11.7 km (15 min)
Surface51.88 km²Jonzieux at 13 km (26 min)
Population1162 inhabitantsRaucoules at 13.2 km (18 min)
Density22 inhabitants/km²Montregard at 13.4 km (21 min)
Chief townLe Puy-en-Velay (at 57 km, 58 min)Saint-Romain-Lachalm at 14.7 km (26 min)
DepartmentHaute-LoireSaint-Genest-Malifaux at 15.4 km (31 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Riotord is located in Haute-Loire to the limits of the Ardèche and the Loire. It is located on the western flank of the Cevennes (Tracol neck) and Park boundary Pilat.

The town was divided under the old regime between Forez (about 3 / 4) and the Velay but depended on the diocese of Le Puy.

Forest Land (Taillard or size), it developed the timber industry (sawmills) and then with his power potential in the textile industry (milling, weaving, dyeing and printing).


SIGHTSEEING

Claves former Cistercian abbey, founded in 1175. She keeps a church from the sixteenth to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, adorned with an altarpiece of the 17th century and an architectural decoration and trompe l'oeil. A medieval garden adjoins the. Site has preserved all the characters and a Cistercian flora preserved. Many walks possible.

Park Sol-Public Art: Sculpture Park, large communal area, 50 modern works from March to December multimaterial m high. Free access, guided tours by international artist Gustav Schubotz. Booking every Sunday from 16h to 18h at the Office de Tourisme de Montfaucon or by calling directly from the artist at 28 June 2004 27 81.

Ecomuseum Boutières-Pilat: visits by appointment at +33 6 86 66 12 87.

Greenway route using the old railway.

Visitor center and activities Claver (national base Neutrals Scouts of France). Home for all. Enquiries +33 4 71 75 38 60.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Medieval festival from August 15 to Claves.

PHOTOS
Sol-Art Sculpture Park in Riotord
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
A la ravarine  
9
Saint-Genest-Malifaux
To 1000 meters altitude summer terrace parking 2 large rooms inside and a pub for dancing (fried, frog, fondue, sauerkraut, pizza, steak and grilled chicken has 6.90 children's men...
Located 15 km from RiotordFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 
Le yucca
Aurec-sur-Loire
Restaurant kitchen market terrace house in summer desserts menus 11 € a 22 €
Located 22 km from RiotordFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 
Mon jardin secret
Saint-Étienne
- It is good to sit in this restaurant. My Secret Garden offers a haven of tranquility for all gourmets and gourmands with its patio makes lunches were so sweet and tenderly outdated...
Located 22 km from RiotordFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambre d'hôtes des Chaumasses  
Saint-Régis-du-Coin
You will be seduced by this beautiful room over 30 m² spacious, bright, a real invitation to relax. Nothing is missing: bathroom with shower and bath, all tastefully decorated, beamed...
Located 10.2 km from Riotord55 € the double room 
La roche aux fees    
9.6
Lapte
La Roche aux Fees is located on the site of a former silk mill and also a site of rock energy. This place is reserved for lovers of the forest. Our room with hints of honey, offers...
Located 12.6 km from Riotord57 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes du Col du Marchand    
9.8
Pailharès
At 900 meters, on a mountainside in Ardeche, we welcome you as friends in an old farmhouse lovingly restored. Away from main roads, in a small hamlet where the houses do not see each...
Located 19.4 km from Riotord55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Tuile aux Loups  
9.6
Monestier
Ancient typical Ardèche, fully renovated. Cottage very comfortable located in a picturesque village in mountainous 15 km Annonay and 100 km south of Lyon. Located between the Pilat...
Located 10.9 km from Riotord 
Le Moulinage des ruches
Saint-André-en-Vivarais
In nature, in an idyllic setting, an old grinding built in 1816, located in Ardeche apartment of 90 m² for 4 people on the ground floor fully equipped with 2 rooms (beds 140x190), laundry,...
Located 11.4 km from RiotordFrom 250 € to 370 € per week 
Gîte 3* la roche d'albert tence  SPECIAL OFFER
Tence
Large stone house of 265 m² classified 3 * (Gîte de France) on 5000m² of meadows and woods, facing south. COMFORT insured: 7 spacious rooms, Shower room, bathroom, 2 toilets, Dining...
Located 14.3 km from RiotordFrom 570 € to 960 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Le Soleil Rouge  
Désaignes
29 places, its cottages and mobil homes at the heart of the nature of the Monts d'Ardèche, on the edge of Sweet and the beaches fully equipped, in a medieval village and character,...
Located 27 km from RiotordFrom 12.90 € to 15.90 € per day 
Camping du Bas Larin  
Félines
Located 370 meters north of the Ardèche, Camping Lower Larin offers in a green, a friendly and comfortable, shaded and bounded 67.
Located 28 km from RiotordFrom 14 € to 17.50 € per day 
Camping de retourtour    
8.3
Lamastre
Situated in the heart of the Ardeche and the Doux Valley, 1,5 km from the center of Lamastre and less than 100 m from the beautiful natural swimming place of Retourtour, come and discover...
Located 30 km from RiotordFrom 12.96 € to 18.46 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Fondue     
7.4
Le Bessat
This hotel is located in the centre of Bessat village in France's Loire region. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and en suite rooms with a desk and TV. La Fondue’s restaurant serves...
Located 17.7 km from RiotordRoom from 40 €
Best Western La Gentilhommiere     
7.2
Satillieu
This Best Western hotel is located in the Ardèche Verte region, a 15-minute from Annonay village. It has 2 swimming pools, a Hammam and tennis courts. La Gentilhommière offers rooms...
Located 18.9 km from RiotordRoom from 75 €
Logis Hôtel Clair Matin     
7.6
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
This Logis hotel is set in the heart of the Cevennes mountain chain, 3 kilometres from the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. It has an outdoor pool, spa and tennis court. The spacious...
Located 19 km from RiotordRoom from 78 €

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Hôtel l'Ermitage
Situated in the Auvergne region, Hôtel l'Ermitage is just a 5-minute drive from Le Puy-en-Velay city centre. The hotel offers...
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