
A land of contrasts, at the foot of the Monts du Forez and the Monts du Lyonnais, very close to the urban area of Saint-Etienne, the Pays de Saint-Galmier invites you to share the love of this land of refuge and to discover its many treasures scattered along the River Loire.
The Pays de Saint-Galmier is an association re-grouping 12 parishes, listed «Art and History».
The area is rich in history although undoubtedly turned towards the future (Bouthéon Castle, cloisters, Roman churches…), craftsmen from many trades (stained glass workers, jewellers, masons), places that show the richness of our village lands, internationally renowned companies, (Maison du Café-coffee manufacturer, Badoit-mineral water, Nestlé-dairy products, Verrerie OI-glass manufacturer), this all adds up to create a privileged region.