One of the notable places in La Tourette is the path Le chemin des croix. It leads to numerous crosses dating from the 16th and 19th centuries, churches, castles, and an abandoned medieval village.
Culture and History
The Église de la Nativité Saint Jean Baptiste in La Tourette was a Benedictine priory first mentioned in 1153. Its nave was built in the 12th century. The church is protected as a historic monument; it was listed by decree dated 4 August 1978.
Those choosing La Tourette as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Water
The Plan d’eau is used every season by children, walkers, anglers, families, and schools.
The municipalities of La Tourette and Saint-Bonnet-le-Château manage it jointly. Numerous shaded areas, a children’s play area, and a pétanque court invite visitors to relax and unwind.
Trails
Le chemin des croix is a hiking trail that begins at the town hall car park in Le Bourg in La Tourette. It offers views of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château and its nearby collegiate church, as well as a wide horizon with peaks ranging from Mézenc to Mont Blanc.
The Sentier des Renardières passes through Saint-Nizier-de-Fornas, Aboën, Périgneux, and La Tourette, making it an intermunicipal hiking trail. It is 12 km long; the stated duration is 3 hours.
Other places: Cleppé, Malleval, Saint-Polgues, Champdieu, Montbrison, La Pacaudière, Briennon, Saint-Julien-D'oddes
