Villerest: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

Villerest showcases its history in several specific locations. In the medieval town centre, parts of the fortification walls and the main gate, Porte de Bise, have been preserved. Medieval murals dating from the 12th century were discovered in the Chapelle Saint-Sulpice. They include simple floral motifs and geometric friezes, as well as figures painted in the 14th century that are visible on the reveals of the openings in the apse.

The Chapelle Saint-Sulpice is the oldest religious building in the municipality of Villerest. It dates mainly from the 12th century and features a Romanesque apse, a nave and medieval architectural elements that have undergone only minor alterations. The Church of Saint Priest is considered Villerest’s second Cluniac monument; its choir is decorated with paintings from the 15th and 18th centuries.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Villerest can tailor their accommodation search specifically to the town.

The Musée de l’Heure et du Feu Guy Champremier covers the history of fire from prehistoric times to the present day and includes display cases on clockmaking. Sur les pas des Noirot is a free, educational open-air exhibition suitable for a family visit.

Nature

The reservoir of the Barrage de Villerest extends over 770 ha from Balbigny upstream to Villerest downstream.

Leisure

The Base de loisirs de Villerest includes a beach with a supervised swimming area in summer, a fitness trail with 6 stations, 10 children’s play areas and 2 pétanque courts. The Boucle de Francillon is a family-friendly walking trail that passes by the Chapelle Saint-Sulpice.

Getting There

Villerest can be reached from Roanne via departmental road 53.

More destination pages: Pralong, La Fouillouse, Chalmazel, Ouches, Amions, Champdieu, La Tuilière, Saint-Haon-Le-Châtel.

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