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Country of Charlieu
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Please, leave in the discovery of the Country of Charlieu and...

Please, live the monastic mystery by visiting :
The Abbey Benedictine de Charlieu (IX-XVI-th) and its Centre of the Guests,
The Convent of the Cordeliers (XIV-XV-th) to Saint Nizier sous Charlieu
The Cistercian abbey church of La Bénisson-Dieu ( XIIe-XVII).

Please, discover the Museum of the Silk trade and the Hospitable Museum to Charlieu and promenade in the medieval alleys of the city.

Please, idle on the roads and paths on foot, on horseback or in cycle... The traditional rural architecture (Saint Hilaire sous-Charlieu's big Place setting), churches (Briennon...) and the castles which strew the hilly campaign will surprise you.


Being made(done) a stopping place relaxation at the edge of the water relaxation at the edge of the water. Banks of the Loire in Briennon's pleasure port on the canal (Park of Cannaux), you will take advantage of a rich and protected nature.

Please, do not forget to sample the regional products such as cheeses, Charolais meat and the speciality of the Country of Charlieu: Charlieu's andouille.

Conducted tours of the rural architecture are organized all year long for the individual (booking for the groups) by the Office of Tourism of the Country of Charlieu.

Please, do not hesitate to contact them for any information or demand of documentation.

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Credit text and photo : advertising Plaque "Country of Charlieu" Office of Tourism

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+ d'Infos auprès de l'O.T. du Pays de Charlieu
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Charlieu
Place St Philibert
42190 - Charlieu
Pho. : +33 (0)4 77 60 12 42 — Fax : +33 (0)4 77 60 16 91
E-mail : office.tourisme.charlieu@wanadoo.frSite : http://www.ville-charlieu.fr