Champdieu, Characterful village

Elevation : 400m
82 Rue de la Mairie, 42600 Champdieu
Between hills and lowland in the heart of the Forez area, 5 km from Montbrison, Champdieu offers a rich and varied heritage testifying to over a thousand years of history. Its magnificent Benedictine priory has preserved its cloister and Romanesque church and cry
Between hillsides and plain, it grew under the protection of its priory high walls, and in the shadow of its church's two bell towers.
To see:
- Romanesque church with its crypt
- the convent's buildings, notably the refectory with it XVth century fresco
- Bise Gate and the interpretation centre for Romanesque art
- the old hospice (XVth century)
- a rich rural heritage (wash-house, vineyard lodge, bridge...)

Documentation

Documentation

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 60 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

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Location

Location

Champdieu, Characterful village
Elevation : 400m
82 Rue de la Mairie, 42600 Champdieu

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
Updated on 10 July 2025 at 17:20
by Office de Tourisme Loire Forez
(Offer identifier : 123477)
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