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Beautiful hiking trails allow access to it. This castle of medieval origin has been modified throughout its history.
From the courtyard, you can enjoy a 360° panorama on the Loire gorges and the Forez plain. Inside, the Centre d’interprétation des Gorges de la Loire (Loire Gorges Interpretation Center) takes an interactive look at the life of the river and the Grangent dam, just below.