Getting There -- Trains and some buses serve Roanne from nearby cities, notably Lyon; the train is a lot more convenient. By train, Roanne lies 3 hours from Paris and 1 hour and 10 minutes from Lyon; for information, call tel. 08-92-35-35-35, or visit www.voyages-sncf.com. If you're driving, follow N7 northwest from Lyon to Roanne. From Paris, follow A6 south to Nemours and continue southwest on N7.
Visitor Information -- The Office de Tourisme is at Place Maréchal de Lattre-de-Tassigny (tel. 04-77-71-51-77; www.leroannais.com).
