Roanne

Roanne is an administrative center in the Loire department that extends along the riverbanks at an elevation of 269 meters, surrounded by several parks and historical buildings. The settlement connects residential neighborhoods with public squares and green spaces that shape the townscape.

The town developed during French industrialization through textile production and river navigation, and in March 1833 railway service began. These changes shaped the townscape and the economic role of the region.

The museum named after archaeologist Joseph Déchelette preserves Egyptian collections and Gallo-Roman finds inside an 18th-century mansion. The exhibition rooms display objects from different periods, guiding visitors through several halls.

The Place des Promenades park sits near the marina and offers opportunities for water activities and bicycle rentals along the renovated riverbanks. The paths are easily accessible and connect different parts of the town.

The Troisgros family has run a restaurant for several generations that shapes local cooking and regional products. Their influence shows in how gastronomy here is understood as part of regional identity.

Location: Loire

Location: canton of Roanne-Nord

Location: canton of Roanne-Sud

Location: arrondissement of Roanne

Elevation above the sea: 275 m

Shares border with: Vougy, Commelle-Vernay, Villerest, Le Coteau, Mably, Perreux, Riorges

Address: 42300 Roanne, France

Phone: +33477232000

Email: accueil@mairie-roanne.fr

Website: http://aggloroanne.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.03611,4.06806

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:05