Saint-Rirand: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Saint-Rirand
Saint-Rirand is the starting point of the GR®342, entitled “Combraille – Côte Roannaiseâ€. The long-distance hiking trail is designated as a two-day hike, “In the footsteps of Saint Martin of Toursâ€.
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Nature
The protected area “Tourbière et landes de la Verrerie†is a type 1 continental ZNIEFF and includes Saint-Rirand. Les Tourbières du Plateau de la Verrerie are also part of the Natura 2000 network and are designated as an Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS), a sensitive natural area of the Loire département.
The peat bog of Les Tourbières du Plateau de la Verrerie is home to the rare sand lizard and round-leaved sundew, a small carnivorous plant. There is a wooden walkway on the plateau, intended to enable all visitors to discover the peat bog and unusual landscapes. Forests cover three quarters of the municipality of Saint-Rirand.
Hiking
The Le Plateau de la Verrerie hiking route is a marked circular trail starting from Saint-Rirand. It is 11.5 km long and reaches a maximum elevation of 595 metres.
Culture
In the 17th century, glassmakers from Lorraine installed glass furnaces on the Plateau de la Verrerie. They produced small glass objects, including vials, cups, drinking glasses, bowls, small decanters and pendants.
The church of Saint-Rirand was built between 1887 and 1888. Inside is a statue of Saint Clair, which was associated with a pilgrimage in 1930. During the pilgrimage, the saint was invoked against eye ailments.
Geographical setting
In the immediate vicinity of Saint-Rirand are the Signal du Revers de Mainmorte, recorded as a mountain, the Signal du Bois Joli, recorded as a mountain, the Pierre Bécajat, recorded as a mountain, and the Haut de chez Bodon, recorded as a mountain. The ruins of Château du Crozet are located nearby.
In the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Rirand are the historic site of Abbaye de la Bénissons-Dieu, the Château de Souternon castle and the Château Saint Hugues castle.
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