Welcome to the forez
In the Loire department, 1 hour from Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand, Forez offers you an authentic experience.
Nestling between the Forez mountains and the gorges of the Loire, Forez is a 4-season region where authenticity has left its mark. It’s an ideal destination for nature and heritage experiences, with picturesque villages, numerous hiking trails and the largest FFC mountain bike area in France. Come and explore the many facets of Forez and let yourself be seduced by its beauty.
Why come to the forez?
Discover our top 10
Top 10 places to visit
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The gorges of the Loire
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The Matagrin tower
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The Hautes Chaumes
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Thermalism
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Montbrison, most beautiful market in France
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Terre de Tisseurs
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Our charming picturesque villages
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The hat Museum Workshop
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The Bâtie d’Urfé, one of Forez’s heritage treasures
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The Volerie du Forez, an impressive bird park
Get out, get moving, get rolling
In the Forez region, adventures take place on a grand scale, with your eyes always on the horizon.
Not a minute to lose! Take one of our 5 GR® trails, ride on France’s largest FFC mountain bike area, the Espace Grand Air, explore the Forez mountains on our trails and climb to the highest peaks on foot to admire the stars.
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Choose your tribe and begin the adventure
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For the hyperactive
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For epicureans
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For nomads
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For historians
Culture and heritage
