This heritage lecture follows the Lignon aqueduct from its intake at La Chapelette to the reservoirs of Solaure. Journalist Lionel Ciochetto recounts the eight years of construction needed for the water supply. The reinforced-cement conduit runs for 54 kilometres between Grazac and Saint-Étienne. Monistrol-sur-Loire contains almost 11 kilometres of it, connecting the town directly with this engineering history.
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La Chaise-Dieu Medieval Village Walk
A self-guided walk reveals the medieval fabric of La Chaise-Dieu. Façades carry carved masks, projecting defences and coats of arms. Abbey exteriors, the Tour Clémentine and a former refectory now used as the Chapelle des Pénitents feature along the way. A free town map is available from the tourist information office; groups of twenty or more can separately book a paid guided visit.
The East Cemetery and Its Famous Figures
A guided walk through Montluçon’s East Cemetery introduces the notable people buried there. The guide uses anecdotes from their lives to explain their connections with the town’s history. Tickets are available through Montluçon Tourisme’s booking service, and parking is provided outside the cemetery.
Châtelard Hill Heritage Walk
Open-air quarries and a monumental statue of the Virgin mark the trail on Châtelard hill above Châteauneuf-sur-Isère. The walk follows a protected natural area with views across the Isère. Local history accompanies the route between these landmarks, and walking shoes are recommended for the hill trail.
Mythes et légendes locales in Gannat
Mythes et légendes locales examines the unsettling stories associated with Gannat’s heritage in a historical talk. Fantastical tales and local mysteries form the subject of this Halloween-themed programme. Admission is free, but the talk is intended for listeners aged sixteen and over because of its frightening content.
Marché du Puy-en-Velay
Farmers, breeders, craftspeople and gatherers meet at this traditional market in Le Puy-en-Velay. Seasonal stalls range from small red fruits to mushrooms, alongside honey and artisan gingerbread. A local speciality is raw-milk Velay farm cheese with its artisons. Farm-reared poultry and milk-fed lamb also feature among the produce.
Châteauneuf de Mazenc Guided Village Tour
A gateway leads into the medieval enclosure of Châteauneuf de Mazenc. The guided route visits the church of St Pierre-aux-Liens and its Penitents’ gallery before continuing to the belfry, with a view over the Valdaine plain. Visits are available on request for groups of up to twenty, with commentary in French, English or German.
Le mystère du masque de pierre in Grignan
A mysterious stone mask lies at the centre of this investigation through Grignan. Players follow clues through unfamiliar streets while masked figures seek the same object. Planète Guides weaves riddles and a fictional curse into a trail around the village’s heritage and history. Children, teenagers and adults can join the search to uncover the face behind the mask.
Montélier: Village Heritage Tour
A guided walk retraces Montélier’s evolution from its original castle to the village seen today. Local legends are set alongside accounts of the past. The church adds another chapter through its eventful construction history and decoration. Its position also opens a panorama across the plain, connecting the village’s buildings with the surrounding landscape.