"Sometimes overlooked for its better-known neighbours, and not to be confused with the Loire of the Loire Valley in the north, the Loire has a rugged landscape. In the west, explore the Monts du Forez and Monts de la Madeleine, part of the Massif Central, with their pastures, forests and stunning views. And at the Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat, you'll find the dramatic Gorges de la Loire with sheer cliffs and shimmering lakes."
"Saint-Étienne, the capital of the Loire department, is a city of contrasts, cultural curiosity and mostly, of energetic and innovative design which has qualified it for a UNESCO listing for City of Design since 2010. There are several excellent museums and art venues but don't miss the Cite du Design, housed in a former weapons factory, where you can sit in an Apollo spacecraft-like pod to discover how films might be viewed in the future - with a 360-degree screen."
Loire in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes features rugged Massif Central landscapes including the Monts du Forez and Monts de la Madeleine, and dramatic Gorges de la Loire at the Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat. Saint-Étienne is the department capital and a UNESCO City of Design with museums, galleries, the Cité du Design in a converted weapons factory, an Apollo-like 360-degree viewing pod and a 32m lookout tower. The area preserves Le Corbusier architecture and modernist heritage. Roanne is a riverside town known for textiles, gastronomy and Roman traces. The department combines outstanding natural beauty, heritage sites and innovative cultural design.
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