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History & HeritageLa Diana
Montbrison · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Diana Museum is an archaeological site museum located in Montbrison, in Loire. It is managed by the Archaeological and Historical Society of Forez, founded in 1862, a publicly recognized association. The museum preserves and presents collections relating to the history and archaeology of Forez, an ancient province corresponding approximately to the current Loire department. Beyond its collections, the Diana conducts archaeological research, organizes excavation sites and restorations at Forezian sites, and oversees several historical monuments. The institution also has archival collections and a heritage library, complemented by a regular program of educational activities, lectures, and guided tours.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 14:00–17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–17:00
- Friday
- 14:00–17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
7 Rue Florimond Robertet
Phone number
+33 4 77 96 01 10Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Sury-le-Comtal, 12 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
40 min by car from Saint-Étienne.
Nearest station
Sury-le-Comtal, 12 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Saint-Étienne.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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