Marcoux: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Marcoux lies on the slopes of the Forez and forms a link between the plain and the Forez Mountains. At the height of the Vaux dam, the town borders the Lignon, a major river of the Pays d’Astrée.
Those who have chosen Marcoux as their destination may wish to find a holiday apartment here.
Nature
The Chemin de Bélizar begins at Château de Goutelas and leads as a 5 km panoramic hiking trail over the Montaubourg volcano between vineyards and forests.
The grounds of Château de Goutelas are freely accessible.
The trail near Montaubourg leads, among other places, to the Centre Equestre Régional du Forez.
Culture
The parish church of Saint-Christophe in Marcoux was rebuilt between 1880 and 1882 by the architect J. Eclache.
It preserves parts of an earlier building from the 11th century. These include wall remains at the narthex, which serve as the foundation of the current bell tower.
The parish church of Saint-Christophe has an elongated floor plan with side aisles and rib vaults.
Château de Goutelas bears the “Centre culturel de rencontre” label awarded by the French Ministry of Culture.
Château de Goutelas is a medieval fortified house that was converted into a Renaissance residence in the 16th century.
The oldest crosses in Marcoux are made entirely of stone and date back several centuries.
Activities
The Centre Equestre Régional du Forez offers horseback rides in small groups by appointment.
In particular, at the Chemin de Bélizar, the Centre Equestre Régional du Forez offers private riding lessons.
The Centre Equestre Régional du Forez also offers accompanied horseback rides lasting one or two hours.
Food and drink
At the Domaine des Terrasses, the visit ends with a tasting showcasing the diversity of the terroirs and a platter of local products.
To the higher-level travel overview: Loire.
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