Saint-Romain-le-Puy, Medieval priory commune in Loire, France
Saint-Romain-le-Puy stands on a volcanic peak at 407 meters elevation, offering views across the Loire department of central France.
The site transformed from a Roman temple of Venus into a Christian church in the 5th century through the efforts of Carétène.
The fortified priory, constructed between the 10th and 14th centuries, represents the religious architecture of the medieval Forez region.
The commune maintains agricultural production focusing on beef, dairy, and wine, while supporting modern industries like glassmaking and mineral water.
Château de La Bruyère, built from 1792 to 1803, contains protected elements including an original pigeon loft and late 18th-century interior decorations.
Location: Loire
Location: arrondissement of Montbrison
Location: Loire Forez Agglomération
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Boisset-Saint-Priest, Montbrison, Précieux, Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville, Saint-Thomas-la-Garde, Sury-le-Comtal
Address: Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, 42610 Saint-Romain-le-Puy 42610 Saint-Romain-le-Puy
Phone: +33477766055
Email: sg@ville-srlp.fr
Website: http://mairie-saintromainlepuy.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.55556,4.12306
Latest update: May 21, 2025 13:53
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.
Prieuré de Saint-Romain-le-Puy
300 m
Théâtre gallo-romain de Moingt
5.8 km
Pont du Diable
7.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Eugénie de Moingt
5.9 km
Borne milliaire de Moingt
5.8 km
Golf du Forez
7.3 km
Église Saint-Julien-d'Antioche de Moingt
5.6 km
Église Saint-Thomas de Saint-Thomas-la-Garde
3.5 km
Église Saint André
5 km
Église Sainte-Catherine de Grézieux-le-Fromental
7.4 km
Église Saint-Marcellin de Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez
7.3 km
Église Saint-Symphorien de Précieux
4 km
Église Saint-Georges de Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville
1.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Catherine de Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez
7.4 km
Église Sainte-Jucondine, Boisset-Saint-Priest
5 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge de Savigneux
6.4 km
Église Saint-Romain de Saint-Romain-le-Puy
223 m
Commanderie de Saint-Jean-des-Prés
7.1 km
Église Saint-Victor de Margerie-Chantagret
5.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Vidrieux
3.5 km
Hall of the Forez Estates
7.1 km
Croix d'Estiallet
7.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Étienne de Sury-le-Comtal
5.3 km
War memorial of Précieux
4 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite de Mont-Supt
3.8 km
Manoir du Colombier - Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez
7.3 km
Fortifications in Montbrison
5.6 km
Galerie XXIe
7.1 kmReviews
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