Saint-Georges-de-Baroille, Administrative commune in Loire department, France.
Saint-Georges-de-Baroille sits at 390 meters elevation overlooking the Loire River gorges, covering 115.24 square kilometers of rolling hills and agricultural plains in central France.
The village developed over centuries as a pottery center due to clay-rich soils, with ceramic production serving as the primary economic activity for generations of local artisans.
The community maintains traditional French rural customs through agricultural festivals, church celebrations, and educational events like the annual dictée competition themed around the Tour de France.
Located in postal code 42510 with Mayor Ludovic Bouttet serving until 2026, the commune connects to Roanne and major cities via regional roads and the Balbigny highway junction.
The village features the Chessieux Viaduct as a prominent landmark while preserving its pottery heritage through cultural exhibitions celebrating its ceramic-making past.
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