Roanne, Administrative center in Loire, France
The city expands across the banks of the Loire River at 269 meters elevation, surrounded by parks and historical buildings in central France.
During the French Industrial Revolution, Roanne expanded through textile manufacturing and river navigation, establishing a terminal railroad service in March 1833.
The Musée des Beaux-arts et d'Archéologie Joseph-Déchelette exhibits Egyptian artifacts and Gallo-Roman remains within an 18th-century mansion in the city center.
The Place des Promenades park connects to the marina, offering opportunities for water activities and bicycle rentals along the renovated Loire riverbanks.
The Troisgros family maintains a culinary legacy in Roanne, contributing to the regional gastronomy through their restaurant and influence on local food traditions.
Location: Loire
Location: canton of Roanne-Nord
Location: canton of Roanne-Sud
Location: arrondissement of Roanne
Elevation above the sea: 275 m
Website: http://www.aggloroanne.fr
Shares border with: Vougy, Commelle-Vernay, Villerest, Le Coteau, Mably, Perreux, Riorges
Address: 42300 Roanne, France 42300 Roanne
Phone: +33477232000
Email: accueil@mairie-roanne.fr
Website: http://aggloroanne.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.03611,4.06806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
Between plains, dormant volcanoes, and deep forests, the Loire reveals a wealth of cultural heritage. Here, medieval castles stand alongside the wild landscapes of gorges and the Pilat massif, abbeys weave through hills and valleys, and fortified villages still carry the scent of the Middle Ages. From Saint-Étienne to Roanne, you pass cobbled streets, castles perched on heights, hidden waterfalls, and buildings designed by Le Corbusier. Each turn tells a chapter of history, an ancient stone, a landscape brought to life by the wind. The Loire is a land of contrasts, both industrial and poetic, proud of its legacy. These are the places not to miss to explore its soul, between built heritage and preserved nature.
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie Joseph-Déchelette
182 m
Château de Roanne
540 m
Sous-préfecture de Roanne
143 m
Maison à pans de bois
494 m
Parc de la plage
6.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Rosaire
573 m
Église Saint-Bonnet de Vougy
8.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Véran de Perreux
4.1 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Roanne
514 m
Église Saint-Prix de Villerest
5.2 km
Église de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul de Pouilly-les-Nonains
6.7 km
Église Saint-Bonnet de Perreux
4.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas-du-Port
755 m
Église Saint-Barthélemy de Mably
5.7 km
Théâtre municipal de Roanne
451 m
Église Saint-Louis de Roanne
521 m
Église Notre-Dame-des-Mariniers de Vernay
4.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires de Roanne
649 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Saint-Vincent-de-Boisset
4.9 km
Fontaine de la place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
414 m
Église Saints-Jacques-et-Philippe de Commelle
4.5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Riorges
2.6 km
Église Saint-Marc du Coteau
1.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Sulpice de Villerest
6 km
Temple antoiniste de Roanne
1.4 km
Lycée Jean-Puy de Roanne
251 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel
266 m
Maison de la Prévôté
5.8 kmReviews
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