Saint-Marcel-De-Félines: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

The Renaissance château of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines has an Italian-inspired courtyard. The Oppidum du Crêt Chatelard bears witness to the ancient settlement of a community at the site of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines.

The “Vieilles Pierres, Jeunes Plantes” event has been held every year at the Domaine de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines since 2010. The Association of the Grotte de Félines organises three events every year: a Stations of the Cross procession, a Mass on 15 August and illuminations on 8 December. The Grotte de Félines is an oratory dedicated to the Virgin Mary, modelled on the appearance of the holy site of Lourdes.

When planning a stay in Saint-Marcel-De-Félines, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Gardens and Trails

The Le clos du château de Saint Marcel de Félines château garden covers 4 hectares and includes a French garden, an English garden, a contemporary garden and a vegetable garden.

The many trails in the countryside around Saint-Marcel-de-Félines are accessible to walkers, runners and mountain bikers. The Sentier Le Tacot is a signposted 4 km circular trail. It follows one of France’s first railway lines.

Local Produce

Bio Chanvre Félinois uses its own hemp harvest to produce food products such as seeds, virgin oil and flour.

Geographical Location

Château de Cleppé is a ruin in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines. Château de Souternon is a château in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines. Château de Salt-en-Donzy is a ruin in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines. Bonlieu Abbey is a historical site in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines.

Mont Boussuivre is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines. Mont Rat is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines. Mont du Crépier is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines. Madone is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Marcel-de-Félines.

Other places: La Ricamarie, Cherier, Chambœuf, Bussy-Albieux, Sauvain, Merle-Leignec, L'horme, Neulise.

For the overarching travel overview: Loire.