Discover La chapelle-en-lafaye, Loire, Rhône-Alpes

With "L'Aventure du rail continue", extend the discovery of the Bonson / Sembadel line! A 9.5 km trail is available between the 2 Estivareilles and Usson-en-Forez stations for walking, mountain biking or horse riding.

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

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

Hotel of family tradition operated by the same family since several generation. Recently renovated, it small number of rooms, it floral garden, confer to this establishment an intimate style.

In a village of character perched in the Monts du Forez, the hotel "Le Béfranc" offers you a quality accommodation combining comfort and warmth as well as a quality gastronomic restaurant. Located at the crossroads of Loire/Haute-Loire and Puy de Dôme, Le Béfranc offers you a quiet space of greenery. You will find all the necessary comfort among our 17 rooms, including one accessible to disabled persons. All are equiped with a bathroom or a shower, WC, television, phone and desk. If you have children and that you don't want to be separated, we suggest you one of our "suite" which are composed of 2 communicating rooms.

Fully renovated late 19th century stone-built farmhouse. This gîte is situated near the village of Gumières, offering a real belvedere over the Mounts and plain of Forez, at the entrance to Auvergne. Gîte is near village of Gumières with great views over the Forez mountains et plain, bordering the Auvergne. St-Anthème et Prabouret ski resort 10 min. Livradois Forez national park, ideal area for nature-lovers. St Etienne 40km.

Family and friendly, the camping de La Belle Etoile is a place where children love to meet and where parents spend their holidays in complete peace of mind. A small corner of green nature near a waterbody.. Our location is ideal for fishing or swimming in the lake nearby, hiking, cycling or doing mountain bike.

For an alternative getaway in the Monts du Forez, spend a night in the Chalets du Haut-Forez gypsy caravan at the water’s edge.

For an alternative getaway in the Monts du Forez, spend a night in one of the pods at Les Chalets du Haut-Forez at the water’s edge.

For holidays a 100% into nature, at the heart of the Forez mounts, we offer three different types of hosting : cabins, huts, quality wagons. Possibility to rent rooms (except July and August)

Montarcher lies between the Velay and Forez Mounts, and the Livradois Mountains. This village, perched at 1160 metres above sea level, offers an uninterrupted 360° view from the mound of the old fort. Perched at a height of 1,160 meters, Montarcher proudly displays its heritage charged with a tumultuous history. Already populated before the invasion of the Celts, it was in turn refuge, stronghold and place of worship. Visitors can discover an outstanding panorama and a source of fresh air. The village dominates Andrable Valley from a lofty granite peak 1,150 metres above sea level and affords the visitor an uninterrupted 360° view from the mound of the old fort. The faraway silhouettes of Pierre-sur-Haute, the highest peak in the Forez group (1634 m), Le Velay, Les Cévennes and even Mont Blanc can be seen from the village. In the 13th century the castle passed from the Counts of Forez into the hands of a wealthy family called Baffie and then later to the Saint-Bonnet and eventually the Rochebaron families. In the 15th century the castle was abandoned by its owners because of its lack of comfort. In 1452 Montarcher became a parish. Father Ferrier was the first person in Montarcher to maintain a register of births, marriages and deaths and his book has become one of the oldest documents of its kind in France. In 1536 Francis I took the county of Forez for the Crown; from then on Montarcher and Le Forez were most definitely part of France...

Located in the Forez mountains, Marols is a thousand-year-old city built around its hamlets. Facing a majestic panorama, the fortified church now marks the center of a land of encounters, between traditions, modernity and the sweetness of life. Marols is a thousand-year old town built around a number of hamlets. Between its fortified church in the heart of the town and the recently magnificently renovated Domaine de Valinches lie 15 sq km of lovely countryside for local inhabitants and visitors to enjoy. With this remarkable heritage it was one of the first villages in the Department to earn the coveted title of "village of character". Marols takes its name from a combination of Celtic words meaning ‘a large clearing’ (maros ‘large’ and ialo ‘clearing’). The village developed in the Middle Ages thanks to its advantageous position close to an ancient Roman military road, the Bolène Way, which linked Lyons with Toulouse via Feurs and was still being used by medieval merchants and pilgrims on their way to Le Puy-en-Velay and Saint-Jacquesde-Compostelle. Plentiful woods, fertile farmland, lush pastures and willing workmen made Marols an attractive site for the Benedictine monks of Saint-Romain-le-Puy to build, under the authority of the Abbot of Ainay, their little priory in the 12th century. Marols Priory was a modest affair. The monks spent their time working the land and praying for mankind’s salvation. After a period of prosperity the priory fell into decline around AD 1280. In the following years Marols entered a sombre period marked by the Black Death and the famine, disease and insecurity which resulted from the Hundred Years’ War. The first chapel was of modest size, a single nave in the Romanesque style, and run by a chaplain and perhaps a couple of monks. The principal preoccupations of the little priory were to develop local agricultural resources and a simple religious environment. The village began to take shape in this period. The 12th and 13th centuries were prosperous. The 14th century was however blighted by the Black Death which ravaged the district of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château (in 1348) and various other troubles caused by the kings of England and France locking horns in the Hundred Years’ War. It was during this period that the village and the church were fortified to protect their inhabitants from marauders. In the 15th century the Benedictine monks from Ainay Abbey were replaced by the canons of Saint-Just from Lyons, a noble religious order whose lofty authority sowed discontent among the inhabitants of Marols. In the 16th century, during the Wars of Religion, Protestant troops under the direction of Baron des Adrets razed the village.

In an ancient restored convent Marie Pouget shares with you her experiences lived all over the world with ethnologist Daniel Pouget. 2021 Come and escape "In the footsteps of Marco Polo".

Enter Viverols’ medieval village centre and step back a thousand years ! Around the castle, whose towers date from the 13rd century, ancient and picturesque houses stand beside each other along the sloping streets. The bailiff’s house, the intendant’s one, the 10th century Benedictine priory… all have kept their historical character throughout the years.

In addition to its attractive site, dominating the medieval village, Viverols Castle is an important legacy from the feudal military architecture of the region.

This museum shows the daily life and history of men and women living in the Forez mountains and on the Auvergne plateau at the beginning of 20th century. You will also discover a remarquable parish priest garden. We offer a range of activities and resources for schools and educational groups : a qualified staff, resources wich can be helpful to prepare your journey. The museums and collections provide exciting opportunities to learn about local History. The building is 80% accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Restaurant suggesting a traditional cooking. Located at the entrance of La Chapelle en Lafaye in an old restored farm. Terrace, take-away meals (on request).

In this village of character, come discover a cuisine rich in flavours. Fresh cuisine with flowers and plants. The menu changes every month.

"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."

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

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

In a setting where heritage mixes with nature, Les Temps Nouveaux suggests a traditional cooking. Several options available : banquets, groups and family meals. Only on request. We welcome walkers, families, groups. We offer 3 different menus, the menu of the day. The chef works and promotes local products in his dishes.

Traditional restaurant, lunch menu of the week, pizzas and forézien burger to go, à la carte dishes, weekend menu on Saturdays noon and evening and Sunday noon.

For a short break, don’t hesitate to come and try the hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, galettes and chips!

Restaurant managed by the same family for several generations. It offers a regional cuisine with a Forez accent. The menus are renewed frequently and the cuisine is entirely homemade using local and seasonal products. Pascal Bourgin uses local products : regional cheeses, meat (veal and lamb), locally made ice creams and sherbets.

Perched in a unique setting 850 metres above sea level, the Auberge de Marols is open all year round. The Auberge has 4 guestrooms available 7 days a week.

Charmful and characteful 17 century house fully restored, in the Forez mounts, perched 900 metres high. Many marked trails will please hikers and nature lovers. Located at the heart of a tipically "alti-forézien" hamlet with a beautiful view on the Forez plain, La Bastide B&B assure you quietness, rest and peacefulness. The house was restored with taste and respect of traditions: apparent stones, warmful tones... Bought in 2005, this house was restored until 2010, year of the opening of the B&B.

Welcome in a completely renovated farm barn that privileges wood, for a friendly and warm stay in the countryside at a few kilometres from the village. Ideal for a quiet stay with many hikes.

Hotel of family tradition operated by the same family since several generation. Recently renovated, it small number of rooms, it floral garden, confer to this establishment an intimate style.

In a village of character perched in the Monts du Forez, the hotel "Le Béfranc" offers you a quality accommodation combining comfort and warmth as well as a quality gastronomic restaurant. Located at the crossroads of Loire/Haute-Loire and Puy de Dôme, Le Béfranc offers you a quiet space of greenery. You will find all the necessary comfort among our 17 rooms, including one accessible to disabled persons. All are equiped with a bathroom or a shower, WC, television, phone and desk. If you have children and that you don't want to be separated, we suggest you one of our "suite" which are composed of 2 communicating rooms.

Fully renovated late 19th century stone-built farmhouse. This gîte is situated near the village of Gumières, offering a real belvedere over the Mounts and plain of Forez, at the entrance to Auvergne. Gîte is near village of Gumières with great views over the Forez mountains et plain, bordering the Auvergne. St-Anthème et Prabouret ski resort 10 min. Livradois Forez national park, ideal area for nature-lovers. St Etienne 40km.

Véronique welcomes you in a rural setting, inside an old building completely renovated. The first traces of the house date from 1299 in the hare (cadastre) of Estivareilles. The traces of the mill can be found in the Napoleonian cadastral plane of 1826. The mill (always existing) was in operation until 1930, and a sawmill was installed to replace the mill shutdown. Located at an altitude of 900 m, come and refresh yourself in this greenery. You will find the grain mill for animal meal, in the center of the house, adjoining the guest rooms; the sawmill dating from the beginning of the 20th century and which stopped in 1985. The Andrable River passes through the house and runs along the rooms. In one of the rooms you will have the pleasure of hearing the sound of the water if you sleep the open window. Three rooms are at your disposal so that you can have a pleasant stay. The “Charbon” room of 20 m2, spacious and clean, will seduce you with its comfortable king size bedding and its modern and functional bathroom. The “Panah” room of 20 m2 will seduce you with its breathtaking view of the Andrable River and its modern and functional bathroom. The “Babet” room of 18 m2 will seduce you with its modern and functional bathroom and warm colors. Each room gives access to a relaxation area and shared kitchen, with the possibility of eating (hotplates, refrigerator, coffee maker). Sweet and/or savoury breakfast (depending on your desires) is served in the kitchen area from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. If necessary, we can agree on specific timetables.

Family and friendly, the camping de La Belle Etoile is a place where children love to meet and where parents spend their holidays in complete peace of mind. A small corner of green nature near a waterbody.. Our location is ideal for fishing or swimming in the lake nearby, hiking, cycling or doing mountain bike.