Explore the Delights of Trezelles at Camping de Trezelles

This real country walk, embellished with pretty views and freshness between the river and ponds, leads the hiker to discover a rich past, castles and beautiful bourgeois residences. Be careful during hunting periods. 1-Cross the square in front of the town hall, along the left side of the walls of the Château de la Boulaize. Go up in the direction of the church (bell tower with comb, bell from 1403, Roman portal and two carved wooden statues), go past it. Then continue to climb by a grassy path which widens, cross a plantation of pines, descend (curves to the right) and 500m further, join the D 172, take it to the left to cross the Rivière des Moulins and reach homes. 2-Take a left onto the Peulins access path. Leave the farm to continue straight on along a grassy path. At the crossroads, turn left, go over a footbridge and reach a road. 3-Follow it to the right to the hamlet of Aragons. Then turn left, then left again at the next fork. Go past Place Crot. 4-On the left, join La Roche, cross the river again (fording) and go around the houses by the small path on the right (on the right, an old mill), then walk along the ponds. On the road, go to the left, pass two ponds, then the castle of Poncenat (residence of the captain of Poncenat, leader of Huguenot reputed during the wars of religion). 5-Just after a barn, turn left onto a stony path, leave it at the first grassy path on the right and descend between fields. Arrival at the foot of the Ciernat chapel. 6-Walk to the left for 200m, then take a stony path on the right. At the houses, take the small road to the right which leads to the D 172; go up on the left to the hamlet of La Sabotière. 7-At the top of the hill, go right between the houses to arrive on the plateau (beautiful views). Go down, turn left and join the D 32; follow it to the left to return to the place of departure (to the right of the place, the Riage house and its dovecote, as well as the medieval castle).

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

Make the most of this walk along the River Besbre and discover the countryside around 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.

From the centre of Lapalisse, between town and coutryside, you will discover unknown natural aspects of Lapalisse.

Discover the milling heritage in Pays de Lapalisse.

A very diversified and hilly hiking trail between nature and small rural heritage. The itinerary crosses large woods with various species populated by numerous deer. A washhouse, a fountain, a pond, a waterfall, rivers and springs decorate the very hilly landscape.

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.

Isolated house for a festive weekend.

Large character house situated in the centre of 40 wild ha, close to its owners's farm. Perfect to practise outside activities and share friendly family moments.

Situated at 10 km from Lapalisse, this quiet, green and shady campsite is next to a lake (fishing possible). Nearby : swimming-pool, tennis, hiking paths. 3 chalets of which one for disabled people.

Situated at 10 km from Lapalisse, this quiet, green and shady campsite is next to a lake (fishing possible). Nearby : swimming-pool, tennis, hiking paths.

Nearby town centre and activities. Perfect for a couple.

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

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.

In the heart of the rolling countryside of the Allier, right in the centre of France, La Vigne et le Chardon is the perfect place to stop off. Come and take a break to relax, enjoy a meal and soak up the sun.

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 for download on the App Store and via the web link for Android (temporarily enable unknown sources in your settings before installing the downloaded apk file).

Free visit with document. The parish, which was part of the old diocese of Clermont, was, under the Ancien Régime, under the control of the abbot of Mozat. This building of Romanesque period was very reworked over the centuries. It has a nave of three bays covered by a roof structure that ends in the east with a semi-circular apse with a barrel vault. The triumphal arch, supported by pilasters, is topped by a small window. A wall-belfry with four bays rises in front of the apse. The facade, modern, is designed in Romanesque style. To see inside: a procession cross in silvered copper from the end of the 15th century; a stained glass window dedicated to Joan of Arc illuminates the building; a Virgin of Pity from the 15th century and a Virgin and Child from the 16th century.

Self-guided tour with document. Guided tour on request. This 11th century church is composed of a nave of three bays with side aisles and a choir partly from the 11th century on which opens a large apse redone in the 18th century. The bell tower was rebuilt in the 19th century. Inside: a stone statue from the end of the 15th century representing Saint Barbara draped in a large cloak; the Good Shepherd, a stone statue; Saint John the Baptist in stone from the 15th century; a Virgin of Pity from the 15th century and a Virgin and Child from the 16th century; a copper crucifix, with enamel, mounted on a foot from the 17th century and adorned with a statuette of the Virgin in silver-plated copper (listed as MH).

Free visit. Lively and attractive presentation of the fauna and flora of the Besbre River and its environment, through 10,000 litres of aquariums to observe fish and freshwater crayfish. The visit is punctuated by fun interactive manipulations. A sensory nature garden around the willow and a video projection complete the visit. Easy access for people with reduced mobility. Temporary exhibitions, thematic workshops, treasure hunt, ...

Free access. This wash house dug into the ground is U-shaped, fed by a stream, has a slightly raised coping. It is covered with a sloping roof used to collect rainwater. Its construction dates from 1879.

Guided tour. Built at the beginning of the 13th century on a limestone hillock, partially modified and completed in the 15th century, the castle is composed of a castral core of nine towers (three of which are partly destroyed), surrounded by a circular enclosure. The visit presents the history of the fortress, the methods of construction in connection with the local resources and the evolution of the defense systems from the 13th to the 15th centuries. Three great families in the history of France and the Bourbonnais region lived here and left their mark by adapting this place to the life of their time: visible traces testify to this. The panoramas on the Forterre are exceptional. The site is managed by CACIAURA, an association of the national movement "Études et Chantiers" which organizes international volunteer workcamps every summer to save the building. This is the ideal time to visit the monument and the restoration site. Classified as a historic monument, the castle has a triple interest: architectural, historical and educational.

Guided tour. The museum presents a magnificent collection of tools and objects specific to the trades and local, rural life of the past. There is a beautiful collection relating to the paleontology and geology of the Forterre, many tools of rural handicraft life and household utensils. The permanent exhibition is complemented by a temporary exhibition on a theme renewed every 2 to 3 years.

Free visit. Consecrated to Saint Anne, the church has existed since the XI-XII century. Originally the sanctuary of a Benedictine priory which gave its name to the village (Monte Acuto), and dependent on the abbey of Souvigny, it has been reworked over the centuries. It was enlarged in the 19th century to reach its present size and shape. Its Romanesque nave with four bays ends in the east with a five-sided chevet dating from the 15th century. Some capitals from the Romanesque period remain as well as the semicircular door of the façade. The bell tower with a comb has in its middle a bell classified MH offered to the parish in 1403 by Audin de Rollat, companion in arms of Jean de Montaigu. The furniture includes two polychrome wooden statues: a Virgin of Pity from the 18th century (ISMH) and a statue of Saint Anne from the 16th century (ISMH). Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)

Guided tour (except on Sundays) and by reservation only. Romanesque building with a large nave ending in the east with a projecting transept on which opens a semi-circular apse lit by three windows framed by columns. The triangular tympanum, in the form of a frame, presents the Paschal Lamb surrounded by plant motifs, notably foliage. The whole is surmounted by a cross. It may be an emblem of the Templars. The porch has been classified as MH since 1933.

Free visit with a leaflet and information board. Romanesque church from the 11th century. To see : square tower (ancient keep), nave and 4 capitals.

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.

The Auberge des Tureaux is both a bistro with 40 seats for the daily menu and a gourmet restaurant to take your time. Possibility of welcoming groups. Whether for the dish of the day or the seasonal menu, Didier Neboud is a fervent defender of local products and makes it a point of honor to serve only fresh products.

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 historical N7. On the premises and to take away.

Situated on a rest area in the nice, warm and relaxing surroudings of a landscape garden and a pond.

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.

Pizzeria situated in town centre

Bar-restaurant with a warm, friendly atmosphere, with a terrace at the front and one at the back, where you can relax and enjoy yourself. Suggestion: beef rib (meat from France, home-made chips cooked in beef fat...).

Traditional cooking with local products.

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

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.

Lodge decorated in a brocante style for a warm, cosy atmosphere, with vintage o-bubble bath.

A lodge tent with tasteful, romantic décor and a private jacuzzi.

Lodge tent with Zen and romantic décor, featuring a private jacuzzi for a relaxing evening.

Romantic seventies-style caravan in the middle of the fields, with all modern comforts such as a private jacuzzi.

Independant house situated in a quiet hamlet. View on Montagne Bourbonnaise. Rolling region perfect for hiking and cycling.

Isolated house for a festive weekend.

Large character house situated in the centre of 40 wild ha, close to its owners's farm. Perfect to practise outside activities and share friendly family moments.

Free machine for draining and water.

Well-equipped studio close to all amenities.