Roannais
Countryside, craft and a warm welcome
The Roannais unfolds through green landscapes, villages and workshops where food and craft are part of everyday life. Meet small producers and makers, take time at a local table, and discover a quieter side of France through the people who live here.
Spend a few hours or a full day exploring what interests you, from local flavours to craft, heritage and the countryside. We will shape the experience around your pace and the people travelling.
Ways to experience the Roannais
Follow your curiosity. We will bring together places and encounters that feel right for your visit
Photos © Roannais Tourisme / Romain Gouttefangeas, Clovis Huet
Time to explore at your pace
Shaped around your interests
Meet the people behind them
Close to local life
Signature activities in Roannais
Discover the Roannais through its food, makers, villages and countryside.
Wine & cellar time
Meet local winegrowers and taste the wines of the region where they are made.
Market & local food stops
Explore seasonal produce, meet artisans and discover the flavours of the Roannais.
Scenic drives & viewpoints
Take in the landscape with stops that leave room to slow down.
Village strolls & countryside heritage
Walk through villages and hear the stories that give them their character.
Active options
Add an easy walk or time in nature when it suits your plans.
Long lunch rhythm
Make a local table part of the day, with time to enjoy the food and conversation.
Choose what interests you. We will bring the experiences together at a pace that feels right.
What would you like to discover in the Roannais?
Tell us who is travelling, what interests you and the time you have. We will suggest a way to explore the region through its people, food and places.