Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau

Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau

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Located in Mountain Forez on the side called "Mountains of the Night", Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau is the most common size of the Loire department with 50 sq km. It sprawls from 500 meters to 1481 meters altitude, Pierre On High is the culmination of the department.

From the village, built like an amphitheater, but also several villages, you will discover the plain Forez the sparkling ponds and in the distance on clear days, the Alps and in particular the Mont Blanc.

Agriculture is the primary resource-oriented dairy production. Milk is sold to cheese artisans who transformed into an ant Montbrison, cheese Appellation of Controlled Origin (AOC), and perpetuate the tradition of artisanal Fourme formerly manufactured in Jasserie. This delicious cheese can also be cooked, there are many recipes Fourme Montbrison. The cheese invite you to discover the history and manufacture of this cheese.

Many farmers cultivate vines on the hillsides. The wine produced is called Wine of Côtes du Forez and enjoys an AOC.

The cultivation of potatoes, very inked, provides delicious recipes such as grated, the Pati.

Do not forget also the sausage and ham.

Once when we beat the grain, the farm made the pie: dessert made of apples and pears, this dessert is very popular especially for the festival.

Every July, there is a competition of national sheepdog, near a hostel located about 1300 meters altitude. In the heath with grazing herds of sheep and cows in summer, is a very beautiful flora: gentian, arnica ... and bogs.

For the Saint Bartholomew, patron saint's day, just watch the flower parade, the bicycle race and many attractions.

• The Cross of Plaster: cross its pedestal with four strokes of the 16th century. The story goes that the Prefect Lepine residing in the nearby village received his friend Gustave Eiffel, who walk through the town, looking at the base of the cross would have been her first idea to build the famous tower in Paris.
• The Gothic church with a beautiful porch and a Byzantine tower. It was built in 1501.
• The home of many: the manor house Chabanolles; lord Arnoux and Breux and is the oldest building in the town.
• Chapel Courreau: dedicated to St. Roch, built in 1578. A large porch served as a shelter for pedestrians and poor.
• The waterfall and the valley Chorsin.
• At the gates of the village, just find mushrooms, berries in the forests of coniferous and deciduous, and perhaps you can even see deer, pheasants, hares and wild boars.
• In the hamlet of Masson, attend the production of rapeseed oil and toasted walnuts; this mill is the only survivor who gets caught in the river Visézy from the 13th century.
• During school holidays, visiting a shop offering drinks to herbal vinegar, mustard ...
• Visit a farm to discover the power of cows, various buildings, milking cows, caring for calves ...

• Every Sunday morning: Small market (fruits, vegetables, meat).
• Early May: Walking "The Tour factor.
• Mid-May: Hearts Forez.
• Early July: Competition bowls.
• Mid-July: Competition sheepdog.
• Mid-August: Feast of St. Bartholomew.
• Mid-October: Round Montbrisonnaise (race car).

• The House Sauvagnarde to Sauvain, Museum of ants and popular traditions.
• The Chateau Sainte-Anne Marcilly-le-Chatel: Volerie Forez with exceptional show of vultures, eagles, kites, buzzards ...
• Ecopôle observatory of the fauna and flora with walking trails.
• Reserve Biterne: History ponds.
• Montbrison historic capital of Drill Hall with the heraldry of Diana, the Museum Jean-Baptiste Allard, Allard's garden ...
• Champdieu village character.
• Boën-sur-Lignon and its castle houses the Museum of the vine.
• La Bastie d'Urfe: Renaissance castle.
• Many villages to discover: Chazelles-sur-Lavieu; Sail-sous-Couzan, native village of Aime Jacquet; Montrond-les-Bains; Écotay-l'Olme; Leigneux; Hospital-sous-Rochefort; Chalmazel with its ski and acrobranche.
• The Festival of the Mountains atVerrieres ball-in-Forez end May

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 23°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 13°C - Max. 22°C

Hotel-restaurant de la dore   9 Vertolaye Hotel located in the heart of livradois drill in a renovated in 2010 in a family-friendly concept or please the eye delighted that papillae. Located 18.6 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 15 € to 25 € per person

Au Pont de Raffiny Saint-Romain At the heart of the valley of Ance in the territory of Livradois Forez Regional Park, the restaurant offers gourmet cuisine and inventive Played with 'evil' local products. Complete... Located 19.2 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 15 € to 35 € per person

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La Faye - Vertolaye   Vertolaye La Faye is situated at the top of a hill in the middle of a natural park Livradois-Forez. It is known as the point where the sun rises. The small farm, which dates back to the 18th... Located 18.2 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau 60 € the double room

Le Chatelet     9.2 Bertignat Le Chatelet, Bed and Breakfast is in a very romantic and exceptional setting. The house was built in 1850. There are 4 large luxury rooms which are tastefully decorated, each with private... Located 18.4 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 65 € to 70 € the double room

Chez Clark     9.7 Ambert You will find our house in a peaceful setting at the edge of the forest. It was originally a small farm. It has been lovingly restored. The old beams give a unique character to the... Located 24 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau 48 € the double room

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Gîte rural Gites de France à la ferme   9.2 Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau Maison Jean-Baptiste: Beautiful stone house in a small hamlet in the Monts du Forez: 96 m² (Rc). Kitchen, living room, 4 bedroom (1 bed 140) (1 bed 120) (1 bed 140) (90 reads a cot).... Located in Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 220 € to 430 € per week

Gîte mont du Forez. Verrières-en-Forez Ambert between St Etienne in the mountains of self-110 m ² house drill, fenced, pleasant rocks, shaded terrace. 3bedroom kitchen fireplace comfortable stay: fish, walk in the woods... Located 9.3 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 240 € to 500 € per week

Gîte de Chomy Saint-Martin-des-Olmes The lodging of Chomy is a restored farmhouse in the heart of the Natural Park Livradois (Auvergne). Ideal for family holidays, friends, the cottage has seven rooms for twenty people.... Located 16.1 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 1750 € to 2400 € per week

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Camping de la belle etoile     9.6 Saint-Bonnet-le-Château Friendly family campsite at Belle Etoile is a place where children like to gather and where parents spend holidays in peace. Tours, hiking, fishing, swimming, paddleboats, tennis, playground,... Located 28 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 11 € to 12 € per day

Camping de Mars     9.2   SPECIAL OFFER Cordelle At the heart of the peninsula of Mars, this small family site focuses on comfort, hospitality and quiet day and night will captivate you. The heated pool from May 1 to 30.09, a playground... Located 30 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau From 13.20 € to 20.50 € per day

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Château des Marcilly Talaru     7.8 Chalmazel Dating from 1231, this middle ages-style castle offers a renaissance décor. It is 4 km from the Haut Forez ski station and features a 1000m² garden with a terrace. A view of the surrounding... Located 8.7 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau Room from 119 €

Jasserie Les Airelles      9 Saint-Anthème Awarded by Gîtes de France for its comfort, this eco-friendly B&B is set in a 19th-century stone building. Montbrison Train Station is 21 km away and guests can go horse riding 3 km... Located 9.5 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau Room from 50 €

Le Jas du Mas  Saint-Anthème Located in Auvergne, this guest accommodation is at 1250 metres of altitude. Guests can relax on the terrace, in the garden or by the pond and Saint-Anthème and its lake are just 8... Located 10.5 km from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau Room from 38 €

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