"If the past was told to me," you embark in the heart of Forez to discover its rich heritage and relive the highlights of its history, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The country of art and history of Forez constitute a territory that each period marked by its imprint: castles, churches, priory mingle with a rich and varied heritage. The interventions of local historians (including Anne-Christine Ferrand of the Union of Forez Countries) are the main theme of the film. On the other hand, this docu-fiction revolves around archive images, photos and reconstructions of certain events. For this, Dominique Dozolme and Carine Loubeau have called on several Loire associations: the MCDTS collective, Lost du Phénix, the theater troupe "La Sarbacane" in Saint-Galmier, .