Saint-Just-en-Chevalet, Commune in Loire department, France
Saint-Just-en-Chevalet covers approximately 129 square kilometers in the Loire department, featuring rural landscapes with elevations ranging from 556 to 983 meters above sea level in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
The commune preserves medieval architectural heritage including the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Château and Contenson Castle, reflecting centuries of local history and regional development in this part of France.
Residents celebrate annual patron saint festivities in August and the Belle Époque festival at the castle, traditional events that bring the community together through performances and local entertainment activities.
The commune features a town hall on Thiers Street, a renovated municipal swimming pool, and uses postal code 42430, located approximately thirty kilometers from Roanne for urban services access.
Saint-Just-en-Chevalet hosts the annual 'Au cœur de la Loire' cycling event organized by Rémi Cavagna, attracting cyclists from across France to compete on routes through the surrounding countryside.
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