Discover Saint-Just-Malmont

These highlights come into particular focus through the history of the Église de Saint-Just-Malmont, the working looms at the Maison du Passementier and two routes described in different ways. This can help you decide whether to focus more on cultural history or scenic experiences during your trip.

The church and traces of the past

The Église de Saint-Just-Malmont is listed in Saint-Just-Malmont as a historic site and monument. The new church was consecrated by Bishop Mgr Rousseau on 27 August 1933. The complete ensemble of church windows was finished in 1944. These dates mark two different milestones: the consecration of the new church building and the later completion of all the windows. If you are interested in the building’s history, this distinction helps you place its consecration and fittings at different points in time.

Another trace of the past is the Pierre St Martin, a megalithic monument. It is the only indication supporting the assumption that Celts settled in the area of Saint-Just-Malmont. This Celtic connection remains a possibility and should not be taken as evidence of a confirmed settlement. The precisely dated history of the church and a cautiously worded assumption about earlier settlement offer two different ways to explore the history of the town.

Discover the craft of ribbon making

The Maison du Passementier illustrates the everyday life of 19th-century ribbon makers in a typical, well-preserved home and workplace. The museum’s subject matter includes working looms from an earlier period, including a large drum loom, a hand-operated warping mill and a canette winder. Alongside everyday life in the building, these devices offer a concrete look at the technical side of the subject: you can see the different types of loom in the collection and learn about the historical context of ribbon making.

Free guided tours are available by appointment only, so please book in advance.

Walking trails with different scenic highlights

Two walking routes offer different starting points for planning your trip. The PR 675 Le bois de Chapelet starts in Saint-Just-Malmont and passes through forests and hedgerows in the far northeast of Haute-Loire. From a plateau more than 900 metres high, it offers sweeping views over the Loire département and the Massif du Pilat. Route 96 – Le Malmontais, by contrast, starts in the hamlet of Malmont, passes through the municipality’s forested areas and leads to the surrounding high ground. It is accessible to everyone.

The starting points and landscapes help distinguish the routes: the plateau and sweeping views are explicitly part of the PR 675 route description, while Route 96 focuses on forested areas and the surrounding high ground. If you are mainly looking for scenic views on your trip, the PR 675 is characterised by the panorama described above. Route 96 offers a different point of reference: it starts in the hamlet of Malmont and runs through the municipality’s forested areas.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Just-Près-Brioude, Cussac-Sur-Loire, Les Estables, Allègre, Saint-Pierre-Eynac, Autrac, Valprivas, Saint-Martin-De-Fugères.

For the broader travel overview: Haute-Loire.