GR®765 Chemin de Compostelle Etape 3 - Montbrison - Marols

Notre Dame d'Espérance collegiate church is an iconic monument of the Forez. With a unique gothic architecture and more than eight centuries of history, it is the place to go when you are in Montbrison.The XVth century bell tower, supported by buttresses, gives to the façade an imposing character with its two flights of twin windows. The doorway and its lateral and superior surround show much architectural richness. The five lancet arches stacked in order are arranged according to the art of perspective. The stylobates at their base are decorated with buttresses whose width decreases progressively, ending in small spires. They are spaced so as to harbour two figurines on top of each other, which they have been waiting for for 7 centuries. The doorway tympanum comprises two rows of blind arches. It is sculpted and topped with orders in lancet arch where niches have been prepared for 12 smaller figurines. In the centre, pride of place is reserved to a XIIth centurey statue of the Virgin Mary carrying the infant.

The heraldry hall of Diana, adorned with a ceiling decorated with 1,728 coats of arms, is a unique place in France. The Diana has a library containing 30 000 books«The heraldic hall of Diana, adorned with a ceiling decorated with 1,728 coats of arms, is a unique place in France.

XIIth century Romanesque chapel with end of XVIIth century statues representing St Laurent and St Mary Magdelene. Built on an old Celtic site, it is found on the St James of Compostela Way and in the first spurs of the Forez Mounts.

"La Pause Marolaise" is the bistro in the village of Marols. Here we enter to have a drink, a coffee, a local beer...

Aire de pique-nique sur le D5 entra Marols et St-Jean-Soleymieux.

Aire de pique nique aménagée avec toilettes. A côté de la boulangerie du village.

Aire de pique-nique sur la D102

Aire de pique-nique dans le hameau du Crozet à côté de la petite chapelle.

The oldest public garden of the Loire Department, it was laid out in 1857 by the Bülher brothers, who created the Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon.

Right next to a splendid park, the Jean-Baptiste d’Allard museum, one of the oldest in the departement, houses collections constantly enhanced over the last two centuries.

Boulangerie située en face de la mairie de St-Jean-Soleymieux.

Boulangerie-pâtisserie qui propose un service de petite épicerie.

Bourgier Isabelle Morlevat Claudie Dugay Bernadette Imbert Delphine Millet Frederic Robert Anne-Laure Clairet Pierre-Emmanuel

Épicerie et bar du village de Soleymieux.Possibilité de commander des paniers de fruits et légumes, et le vendredi poisson.

Pharmacie à Soleymieux.

You will find tourist documentation and information to discover the city and the region, but also show tickets as well as local products.Parking next to the Tourist Office: * Place Eugène Baune at 10 meters : 40 places including two for people with disabilities (blue zone) * Place de l'Hôtel de Ville at 20 meters: about 40 places (blue zone)

Brasserie Indépendante Montbrisonnaise is a craft brewery where the delicious beers are lovingly brewed! Don’t hesitate to visit!

Production of biscuits, crispbreads and cakes. Present at Montbrison market on Saturday mornings and at local Christmas markets.

Officially one of the best chocolate makers in France.

The “Domaine de la Pierre Noire” is a family-run wine estate occupying a Forez farm in Saint Georges Haute Ville.

Sébastien Chassagneux has established his egg and poultry production at his grandparents’ farm. The buildings are home to a hundred or so laying hens. They also produce meat from their herd of sheep.

The Ferme de Saillant produces seasonal vegetables, eggs and berry fruits. Present at Montbrison market.

Speciality: Praluline (a delicious brioche filled with homemade praline), sweets, chocolates made from cocoa beans roasted on the premises, and single-origin chocolate from 10 different countries. François Pralus has won the title of best chocolate maker in Paris by the Gault & Millau Guide Paris.

Located in St-Georges-Haute-Ville, at the foot of the Monts du Forez mountains, the orchard of nearly one hectare comprises some fifteen fruit varieties that are cultivated with responsible, integrated farming methods.

In the hamlet of Montet, on the edge of the forest of La Citre, Laurence has been leading herds of cows and goats for several years, which were joined by sheep of the Basque-Béarnaise breed, excellent dairy women.

Come and taste the sweet delicacies of La Pause Marolaise. Lean back comfortably in the pub and enjoy the Maro’tz, the Maro’cao or even the Maro’laises!Mom is downstairs, who makes... cakes, cookies or any other greed to enjoy or offer as a souvenir during a walk in Marols.«e biscuit factory, it is the speciality of Aude who makes in her laboratory the Maro’laises, the Maro’ricans, the Maro’tz...«e whole range is to be discovered on the Àoor in the bistro beside the grocery store of country

Chocolates, macaroons, cakes and other delights.

Envoi, distribution de courrier, de colis

"In a unique setting 850 metres above sea level, the Auberge de Marols is open all year round. Benoît is happy to serve you his delicious dishes made with seasonal ingredients produced on local soils, along with a wide selection of wines."