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La Fabuleuse Cantine

La Fabuleuse Cantine is a place that captures the
essence of Saint-Étienne, in one of the city’s must-
see locations. It’s worth taking a detour to this res-
taurant : situated in the heart of the creative dis-
trict, its walls once housed a room that was part of
the Munitions Factory of Saint-Étienne, and that is
now the Design City. It’s a building that is taking on
new life and a unique backdrop in which to enjoy
a meal that will also take you off the beaten track.
Salvaged from food waste, the ingredients cooked
here are transformed, given new life and beauti-
fully set off by a creative style of cooking which,
to top it all off, is organic! And the best time to go?
When there’s an evening concert on, or one of the
other events that are frequently held here!
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Les Halles Mazerat

Stunning nature just a stone’s throw Les Halles Mazerat, first opened in 1872, were
renovated in 2021. Located in the heart of
from the city the city, along the length of the tram line, this
beautiful, buzzing place is fostering a return to
enjoying the rich and varied local produce.
10 minutes from Saint-Étienne’s city-centre, discover 700 square kilometres of Restaurants, bakeries, dining areas, and stalls
mountains and forests : the Pilat. Enjoy a change of scenery on the highest selling fish, roast meat, cheese and cakes
summit of this regional Natural Park, which stands 1400 metres tall. There’s from the region can all be found here, as the
no shortage of activities to try : snow-shoes, cani-rando (taking a walk while stall owners come together to offer a micro-
tethered to a dog) or off road scooters, and, for the most adventurous types, cosm of the Stéphanois lifestyle. It’s the per-
a via ferrata climbing route or some paragliding. The centuries-old stones of fect place to get together over a pre-match
the medieval château of Rochetaillée play host to visitors taking a break beer, on the terrace or at a shared table, or to
from a walk or cycle-ride. The walk to the Gouffre d’Enfer will reveal plenty enjoy one of the concerts or shows regularly
of natural beauty - this is where the Stéphanois go for their Sunday strolls... staged here.
The Pilat also serves as the backdrop for one of the Most Beautiful Villages More info
in France : Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, a former monastery dating from the 14 th
century that is now a village. It welcomes visitors and families amid a frien-
dly, neighbourly atmosphere, in the midst of a historic site that is well worth
making a detour to. More info

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