Culture and history
Saint Just en Art is an annual art salon in Saint-Just. In the 2025 edition, paintings, photographs and sculptures were exhibited there.
The church of Saint-Just is partly pre-Romanesque. Reused Gallo-Roman stones were incorporated into its choir and exterior walls.
A small, wood-framed remnant of a fortification was discovered on the Suc de la Tour, which may indicate an oppidum.
The former Lavoir des Paulzes was cleared, cleaned and made visible again after being overgrown for a long time.
The Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Chastel, a castle, is located in the surroundings of Saint-Just.
Landscape and circular walks
Puy de Loire is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Just.
Rocher de Pierre Dure is a mountain in the surroundings of Saint-Just.
Grande Pierre Basanne is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Just.
La Roche Gourgon is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Just.
The circular trail Histoire d’eau offers panoramic views over the Dore valley and highlights the rich folk heritage with mills, bridges and washhouses.
The circular trail Montravel offers views of the Dore plain, the Livradois Mountains and Arlanc along the section by a chapel.
Festivals and regional impressions
The Beaujolais Nouveau festival is one of the celebrations organised by the Comité des Fêtes de Saint-Just and is particularly well attended. Hot pork products were served at this festival.
Castles and ruins in the surrounding area
The ruins of Château de Lavieu are located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Just.
The ruins of Château d'Essertines-en-Châtelneuf are located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Just.
The ruins of Château de Montsupt are located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Just.
Cycling
The mountain bike route Grande traversée du Livradois-Forez passes through Saint-Just; the 230 km main loop can be completed in 6 to 7 days.
I would like to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Just and explore the circular trail Histoire d’eau.
