Community of Communes Pays de Lapalisse: a nature escape

Discover the milling heritage in Pays de Lapalisse.

Discover the remains of the famous holiday route. The route can be shortened via Droiturier. Possible to rent e-bikes at the tourist office.

Enjoy this family tour and discover the ancient route of the old train and the neighbouring heritage.

It is an ideal walk to move between different types of terrain and a rich cultural heritage, without forgetting the views of the surrounding reliefs. All the character of the Pays de Lapalisse in one circuit: Romanesque church, agricultural landscapes, small heritage, valleys, old National 7, house of character, place of legends...

Family tour which allows to discover the rich heritage of the charming village of Droiturier, with a passage through woods.

This physical tour offer a break through Monts de la Madeleine, situated between Allier, Puy-de-Dôme and Loire.

The tour often pass through shady woods and reveal gradually amazing heritage such as the Pourçain tower and the Roman bridge.

Associate sport and culture and meet lot of mills, witnesses of the milling tradition of the region.

This plain is the ideal place for a restful stopover, as its host, the curlew, testifies: it likes to rest and eat here. Strolling through this plain is an opportunity to stroll between industrial and cultural heritage, between natural wealth and landscapes transformed by agriculture, close to the Bourbonnaise Mountain.

Spend a rich day discovering the heritage of the village of Le Breuil: its landscapes, its fauna and flora, its economic activity, its History, its originalities... The "Gueules noires" is the nickname given to the inhabitants of Le Breuil. Its origin would come from the activity that the villagers carried out: the manufacture of charcoal from the bower. On the way, you will find forests of hardwoods (oaks, chestnut trees...), you will overhang the meanders of the Besbre river which takes its source in Montoncel; as well as the picturesque bell towers of our villages of which the magnificent one of the church of Châtel Montagne.

This romantic and bohemian gypsy caravan offers charming and comfortable holidays by the Besbre river and a 3 ha floral park, near the town centre, on an half-shady campsite with numerous equipment.

By the Besbre river and a 3 ha floral park, near the town centre, half-shady campsite with 6 chalets.

See where the wind takes you with Alice, who is looking for her father. With your family or with friends, solve the riddles and discover Pays de Lapalisse cultural heritage. App available only on App Store.

This digital museum brings together hundreds of masterpieces from many international institutions, using interactive devices to create an immersive experience that fuses art, technology and culture. New programme and events every month. La Micro-Folie is a digital cultural venue due to open in 2023. Located in Lapalisse town centre, it is open to the public free of charge. Discover a different programme of art, science and heritage events every month, thanks to partnerships with leading French and international cultural institutions. Navigate from one work to the next using a giant screen, tablets or virtual reality headsets. Finally, come out of the virtual world in the activities area, where you can read books, play games and try out creative workshops on the same theme. Throughout your visit, a cultural mediator will be on hand to answer your questions and help you use the equipment.

Inspiring artworks followed by a workshop as part of month collection : art advertising. Mandatory registration.

Inspiring artworks followed by a workshop as part of month collection : art advertising. Mandatory registration. Adults.

Inspiring artworks followed by a workshop as part of month collection : ancient arts. Mandatory registration.

Inspiring artworks followed by a workshop as part of month collection. Mandatory registration.

With its yard in front of the house, this charming small house is situated nearby the town center.

This 3 ha park in the town center, by the river Besbre, consists of a formal garden and a landscaped garden, separated by waterfall effect ponds. Created in 1936, it has 95 essences, including more than 20 noteworthy trees and peonies.

Guided visit of the castle ; free visit of the park. "Monsieur de La Palice" house, the furnished castle (HM)of the 12th, 15th and 16th centuries offers coffered ceilings (the only in Europe), a flamboyant gothic chapel and a collection of national flags.

Discover the hidden faces of this attractive certifed town and enjoy its numerous shops and services. By yourself or with someone, several ways to visit this "Noteworthy passage across Bourbonnais" are offered to you.

Nationale 7 places and remains in town will show you its History and how this legendary route contributed to the development of Lapalisse. By reservation.

The guided visit is the opportunity to discover Lapalisse thanks to an original viewpoint following its famous characters. As the meetings go by, the History and the anecdotes which contributed to the development of the town are revealed. Romanticism, quarrels, trafficking.

Exhibition and sale of Raymonde Parot's works (oil, pastel, watercolour, drawing). Paintings by request.

This digital museum brings together hundreds of masterpieces from many international institutions, using interactive devices to create an immersive experience that fuses art, technology and culture. New programme and events every month. La Micro-Folie is a digital cultural venue due to open in 2023. Located in Lapalisse town centre, it is open to the public free of charge. Discover a different programme of art, science and heritage events every month, thanks to partnerships with leading French and international cultural institutions. Navigate from one work to the next using a giant screen, tablets or virtual reality headsets. Finally, come out of the virtual world in the activities area, where you can read books, play games and try out creative workshops on the same theme. Throughout your visit, a cultural mediator will be on hand to answer your questions and help you use the equipment.

Guided visit of the collection of more than 150 pieces. The association AVAIA unites fans of old civil and military pieces of machinery : trucks, tractors, machines ans buses exhibition.

12th-century chapel. Many miracles would have taken place here. To see : a niche with a relic of the cross and 3 statues (Madonna and a child, Saint-Augustine and Saint-Nicolas).

Tribute to Napoleon and Bourbonnais with this extraordinary collection of handmade historical art figurines and more than 2000 pieces, among which historical watches. To see the emblematic Crusades room.

In front of the castle, have a break and feast with our local products. Reservation advised. Theme evenings (see social networks).

In a vintage room, enjoy this bar at the foot of the castle. It proposes snacking.

Situated near the acstle, this bar restaurant snack proposes takeaway salads, hamburgers, platefuls, pizzas, meat, local products.

Traditional cooking with local products.

Home-made biscuits. Grocery shop, patisserie, roastery, bar and tearoom. Monthly workshops on homemade and 0-waste products. Free knitting and sewing sessions on Thursday afternoons.

Pizzeria situated in town centre

Elegant building of the 19th century near the castle. Local cuisine.

Semi-gastronomic home-cooked cuisine from A to Z based on traditional revisited dishes.

Situated near Lapalisse town center, on the Road N7. Frindeliness and love of good food garanteed ! Tarditional and refined cooking in a vintage atmosphere.

Near the town centre, this 1854-mill by the river Besbre welcomes an inn. Its rooms decoration and local and seasonal cuisine will seduce you. Fishing on site, walks and hikes from the hotel.

By the Besbre river and a 3 ha floral park, near the town centre, half-shady campsite with numerous equipment. Camper vans services (emptying and water) in town centre.

This romantic and bohemian gypsy caravan offers charming and comfortable holidays by the Besbre river and a 3 ha floral park, near the town centre, on an half-shady campsite with numerous equipment.

By the Besbre river and a 3 ha floral park, near the town centre, half-shady campsite with 6 chalets.

Famous for Vérités or lapalissades, far from stress, you will begin your stay "Chez Galland".

In a tree-filled park, this 19th century house, in front of the castle, offers charm and comfort in the welcoming spirit of a family house.

By the Besbre river, tarmaced spaces shined without shadow. Night parking possible. Drinkable water. Sewage draining. Electric connection. Nearby : town centre, shops and walkway to historical district.

Charming house in a quiet area, fully renovated and fully equipped.

Furnished flat situated in town center

House situated near the town centre.