Routard Guide - Loire | Hachette (French)

The Loire department, crossed from south to north by the noble river, brings together several wonders at once: fertile plains, gentle hills, dense forests, mountains covered with wild moors... And then the river and its gorges, the rivers that feed it and carve out other valleys to discover, as well as Romanesque priories, medieval villages, fortified castles, Gothic churches, Renaissance residences... Not to mention Saint-Étienne and its rich industrial past, which has transformed itself into a modern and innovative city. The Loire remains a pearl to discover, a real "step aside" that one never regrets.

In this new edition of the Routard La Loire, you will find:
• a completely illustrated guide
• thematic and geographical itineraries, with all the information and tips you need to make your stay a success and enjoy it to the fullest;
• activities (in the gorges of the Loire in the Roannais region, take a short trip on the river by kayak or paddle, wander on Saturday mornings at the Montbrison market, in search of the best products), visits (discover the museums of Saint-Étienne, visit a cheese dairy that makes Fourme de Montbrison) to share with family, friends or solo;
• carefully selected addresses on site;
• surprising anecdotes.