Roanne (Rhone-Alpes) Pop: 50,000

Located on the Loire River Roanne's chief products are cotton and metal goods with secondary industries of automobile manufacturing, tanning, and artificial silk spinning.

Roanne also boasts one of the most renown restaurants in France, Maison Troisgros (see photo).

Roanne Attractions

Ruins of medieval chateau

Joseph-Dechelette Museum - ancient artifacts

Ballooning

Enjoying a masterpiece created by Paul Lacoste