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Events, places to visit and local tourism businesses in and around town.
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Sights, activities, places to stay and restaurants in Roanne.
Things to see and do
© arneonreloi[at]yahoo[.]frEglise Notre Dame des Victoires
A Neo-Gothic building, the church contains a series of 56 stained-glass windows, a pulpit with a double staircase, and a rare feature: the Stations of the Cross are carved into the stained-glass windows.
© CroquantEglise Saint Etienne
A church in the Flamboyant Gothic style. It features a beautiful 19th-century pulpit, a 16th-century stained-glass window and stained-glass windows by Hanssen. The church can be visited as part of guided tours of the Old Town organised by the Roanne Tourist Office.
© JackydarneLe Canal de Roanne à Digoin
In the shade of the towpath, the peaceful flow of the ‘Roanne to Digoin’ canal offers a moment of pure tranquillity as you drift along the water.
Illustrative photoLa visite gourmande
The museum offers a comprehensive exhibition covering the period from prehistory to the 20th century, featuring non-Western art, Egyptian art, photography and the natural sciences, as well as the applied arts and the various traditional fields of the visual arts.
Illustrative photoMusée du Chapeau - Les Ateliers d'Art
Here is a living museum at the heart of Blanche and Gilbert Ovtcharenko’s millinery and hat-mould-making workshops. The hat-mould-maker – a rare craft listed as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage – carves the hat moulds to allow milliners to give free rein to their creativity.
Illustrative photoVille de Roanne
Situated in the north of the Loire department, the town of Roanne is a strategic crossroads between Lyon, Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand.
Activities and walks
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Illustrative photoÀ la découverte de Roanne
Solve the various puzzles using your map and the clues hidden around the town! The game pack includes: a game booklet and a detachable postcard. Approx. 1½ hours / Ages 6–12
Illustrative photoAgence Week & sport
Founded in 2019, Week&Sport is an events agency based in Roanne that specialises in designing and organising sporting events for everyone in the Roanne metropolitan area, the AURA region and beyond.
Illustrative photoBalade à Roanne, suivez le totem !
Discover Roanne’s rich heritage by following the walking tour suggested here, starting from the Tourist Office. Thirty information panels installed by Roanne City Council will guide you along the route. A leaflet for the walk is available from the Tourist Office.
Illustrative photoBaludik - Promenade sous la pluie
La Roannaise de l’Eau invites you to set off in search of the raindrops that have gone missing in Roanne. On this walk, you’ll be joined by Margaux and André, her grandfather.
Illustrative photoCinéma Espace Renoir
Classified as an arthouse cinema, the Cinéma Espace Renoir has two screening theatres and facilities for the hard of hearing. The cinema offers a programme for young audiences, as well as a wide range of events and exhibitions!
Illustrative photoCinéma Le Grand Palais
The Grand Palais has nine screens, all of which are accessible to people with reduced mobility. The cinema also has two screens for 3D screenings and two premium screens (offering enhanced comfort and the latest technology).
Illustrative photoEspace numérique de Roannais Agglomération
Digital access for all. Use digital tools and learn digital skills for free.
Illustrative photoEspace VTT Montagne et Plaine en Roannais
Roannais Agglomération has created a mountain-biking area covering 1,000 km, spread across 23 signposted routes, including a 250-km tour of the region.
Illustrative photoExposition Gabriel Diana
The artist Gabriel Diana has become a familiar figure in Roanne, with his works now forming part of the urban landscape. His monumental sculptures are attracting a great deal of interest. Further works by the Italian-Corsican artist are now on display at the Maison des métiers d’art.
Illustrative photoFablab
A FabLab is less complicated than it looks! It’s an open space where all sorts of tools are made available – including computer-controlled machine tools – for repairing, designing and making objects.
Where to stay
© Sdo216Château de Matel
The Château de Matel offers you its superb, quiet and cosy rooms and suites, so that you can make the most of its exceptional setting.
Illustrative photoGîte des Loges
The Gîte des Loges, situated on the grounds of the Château de Matel, has six bedrooms with double beds and en-suite bathrooms. The gîte offers direct access to the Véloire cycle route and, in summer, you can make use of the shared swimming pool.
Illustrative photoIbis Budget
Easily accessible from the N7, exit 66, a 3-minute drive from the town centre, and situated alongside the canal, this spot is ideal for cyclists and joggers.
Illustrative photoIbis Styles Roanne Centre-Gare
Situated in the heart of Roanne, opposite the station, our air-conditioned hotel is ideal for both business trips and leisure stays. Relax in a welcoming setting. Our rates are all-inclusive, featuring breakfast and unlimited Wi-Fi.
Illustrative photoKyriad Direct
At Exit 66, the Kyriad Direct hotel looks forward to welcoming you – whether you’re travelling alone or with your family – and offers a choice of connecting rooms, twin rooms or double rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature bathrooms with either a shower or a bath.
Illustrative photoLa Grenette
Welcome to the Hôtel de la Grenette! A charming, recently renovated property right in the heart of Roanne town centre.
Illustrative photoLe Grand Hôtel - Brithotel
Ideally situated opposite the station and a stone’s throw from the Multiplex, close to restaurants and pedestrianised streets, this hotel offers a warm welcome in pleasant surroundings. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and private car park (chargeable).
Where to eat
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Illustrative photoAu Fil de l'Eau
The Au Fil de l’Eau restaurant, situated at Roanne harbour, offers high-quality traditional cuisine that changes with the seasons and whatever the markets have to offer. The menu has been designed with lovers of meat and frogs in mind…
Illustrative photoAu Jardin Gourmand
At Le Jardin Gourmand, it’s… the perfect blend of creative, refined cuisine and friendly service, offering you a breath of fresh air right in the heart of the city. A new outdoor area has been created for lunch or dinner on sunny days.
Illustrative photoAuberge des Délices
Just 5 minutes from Roanne town centre, in a simple, elegant and refined setting, we offer you a warm welcome and attentive, discreet service. Generous, traditional cuisine. Specialities: frogs’ legs and homemade foie gras.
Illustrative photoBamatruck
Discover Bamatruck, the new food truck from Bamavi! Enjoy our wood-fired Flammekueches, our house specialities. Homemade food. We serve the Roanne area: Neulise, the centre of Roanne, Villemontais, Chausseterre and Noirétable.
Illustrative photoBasilic & Co
Your Basilic & Co pizzeria welcomes you seven days a week in Roanne town centre. Enjoy over thirty different pizza recipes, prepared right before your eyes using quality local produce. You’ll also love our mini pizzas, salads and delicious desserts.
Illustrative photoBonté Divine
The Bonté Divine restaurant in Roanne is a real culinary gem, serving inventive and delicious dishes made with fresh produce. Situated in the town centre, this restaurant is a must-visit.
Illustrative photoBrasserie La Taverne Alsacienne
Located right in the city centre, the Taverne Alsacienne offers not only its sauerkraut dishes but also a full menu of local and artisanal specialities. Takeaway: available for sauerkraut only. Come and enjoy the fully refurbished, very elegant décor.
Illustrative photoBrasserie Le Clémenceau
In the heart of the old town, just a stone’s throw from the pedestrianised streets, the Clémenceau offers you a warm welcome in a very friendly atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Illustrative photoBrasserie Maxim'
25 bis rue Anatole France
Illustrative photoChez Nine
A friendly, bistronomic restaurant with a warm welcome and generous portions. Local produce, delicious and flavourful cuisine, and live music on Wednesday evenings. A thatched-roof terrace. At Nine, it’s all about keeping it simple.
Shops and craftspeople
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Illustrative photoAtelier Boutique K-RölL céramiste
Carole, also known as K-RölL, is a passionate ceramic artist. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a keen enthusiast, she invites you to step inside her studio to explore, experiment and create alongside her. Admission is free…
Illustrative photoAtelier Les Vitraux du Roannais
Restoration and creation of stained-glass windows, Tiffany-style and mosaic. Shop.
Illustrative photoAtelier Sylphe Corsets
Atelier Sylphe, a French corset-maker, offers corsets, corset patterns and decorative crinoline accessories for the stage.
Illustrative photoBertrand Chocolatier
An artisan chocolatier dedicated to delighting your taste buds. Original chocolates that are, above all, absolutely delicious! Made on the premises from start to finish with love. Two shops to serve you better: Roanne town centre and the Coteau industrial estate.
Illustrative photoCentre Hospitalier de Roanne
Roanne Hospital (ranked amongst the six largest public hospitals in the region, excluding university hospitals) covers all medical and surgical specialities, thanks to the efforts of more than 2,300 healthcare professionals, including over 200 doctors.
Illustrative photoChapellerie Traclet
Chapellerie Traclet has specialised in hats since the late 19th century in Roanne and has been operating online since 1996. This hat shop still offers a wide range of products made in France in the true tradition of French hat-making.
Illustrative photoFanny Perot art thérapeute psycho-praticienne
9 Rue Pierre Brossolette
Illustrative photoJules Thi Phung
Discover a selection of postcards and a special Roanne-themed frame. Everything is handmade using origami.
Illustrative photoJulien Perez, ferronnier d'art
With a passion for fire and hot-work steel, Julien Perez, a master craftsman in artistic ironwork and one of the ‘Meilleurs Ouvriers de France’, creates ironwork for both interior and exterior design.
Illustrative photoLa Corde à Linge
A unique shop and workshop dedicated to fabrics, sewing and textile design in the heart of Roanne. Textile items and alterations, sewing lessons and courses (for adults and children), and a shop selling designer and craft items.
Hire and transport
Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 29 October 2026.
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