Roanne

Coordinates: 46°02′12″N 4°04′08″E / 46.0367°N 4.0689°E / 46.0367; 4.0689

Roanne ( ; Rouana in Arpitan) is a commune in the Loire department in central France.

It is located 90 km (56 mi) northwest of Lyon on the Loire River.

Read more about Roanne:  Economy, History, Notable People, Twin Towns - Sister Cities