Experience Camping La Courtine in Chatel-de-neuvre, Allier

Ride your bike along the roads of Sologne Bourbonnaise area and discover the ""château de Chaugy"", a must-seeing architectural piece of the region with its wood panels and black and red bricks. This 6,15km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Bessay-sur-Allier, take the small road that takes you away from the village and leads you to the lands of the Sologne Bourbonnaise. Continue your way until you reach the beautiful ""Château de Chaugy"". Take a moment to admire this beautiful Louis XIII period house, nestled in its green setting. Its main building, its period doorway and its impressive dovecote in polychrome bricks and wood panels are remarkable examples of the architecture of the region, where a Polish prince even settled in the 19th century. At last, head to the church of Bessay-sur-Allier. Take the time to contemplate this imposing 11th century building before returning to your starting point.

Located in the vineyards of Saint-Pourçain and the Bocage bourbonnais, this loop leads you to discover the castles and chapels of the region, nestled in their green setting. This 14,3km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Bresnay, cross the village and take your time to admire its beautiful romanesque church, then take the small roads that cross the landscape of the Bocage Bourbonnais, which is made of large pastures separated by hedges and with isolated oaks. Join the pretty little Vernusses chapel, the only current testimony of the old monastery that once housed many monks. Continue on your way and enter the majestic wood of Bresnay. Then take the path that leads you to the entrance of the beautiful stone "Écossais" castle. The architecture of this castle, built in the 15th century and surrounded by beautiful ponds, is characteristic of the style of the Bourbon fortified houses.

Travel the territory of the Saint-Pourçain vineyard and discover its beautiful castles. This 24,9km long loop is recommended for cycling enthusiasts and electric bike users. Starting from Besson, take the road along the pretty stone castle ""Château du Ristz"" then the mansion of Pressoir Ban. Continue on your way to Chemilly by following the plantations of the vineyard of St-Pourçain, AOC wine formerly served at the table of the kings of France and at the court of the Popes. Follow the road along the fields, woods and vineyards and join the superb castle "" Château de Soupaize"", the former seat of an important seigneury. Travel to the commune of Bresnay to enjoy the bucolic setting offered by the Bourbonnais bocage with beautiful hedges and small ponds. Cross the village and reach the beautiful 15th century stone castle of the Scots . On the way back, admire the superb castle ""Château de Fourchaud"" which belongs to the Bourbon-Parme family.

Discover the beautiful woods of the Sologne bourbonnaise area thanks to this bucolic ride in a natural preserved area. This 11km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from the village of Gouise, whose particularity is that it has no church, take the pretty little roads that cross the lands of Sologne Bourbonnaise dotted with ponds that you see on both sides along your route. Then join the neighbouring village of Neuilly-le-Réal by entering the pretty wood ""Bois de la Motte"". Enjoy an exceptional green setting to return to Gouise by crossing for several kilometers the large and majestic woods ""Bois de la Feuillasse"" et ""Bois de Gouise"".

This loop invites younger and older ones to discover the beautiful woods of the Sologne bourbonnaise area. Enjoy a bucolic stroll in a natural preserved area. This 10,7km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Gouise, particular for not having a church, take the pretty littles shaded roads that cross the land of the Sologne bourbonnaise and join by riding at your own pace, the neighbouring town of Neuilly-le-Réal. Then take a moment to enjoy the beautiful green landscape and return to Gouise by crossing for several kilometers the large and majestic forests Bois de la Feuillasse and Bois de Gouise.

Located in the vineyards of Saint-Pourçain and the Bocage bourbonnais, this loop leads you to discover the beautiful architectural heritage of the region, nestled in its green setting. This 20,4km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Chemilly, take the little road that cross the vineyards of St-Pourçain, AOC wine formerly served at the table of the kings of France and at the court of the Popes. Ride at your own pace to the neighbouring town of Besson by passing by the house of the master of Pressoir Ban. Continue in the direction of Bresnay by following pretty little shaded roads that cross the landscape of the Bocage bourbonnais and its vast pastures otted with ponds separated by hedges typical of the region. Join the superb castle ""Château de Soupaize"", former seat of an important seigneury. Take the time to observe the place before returning to Chemilly.

Walk Villemouze 8km walk around Villemouze pond

This loop leads you along the small roads of the Sologne bourbonnaise area to discover castles and typical houses in the middle of the woods. This 21,8km long loop is recommended for cycling enthusiasts and electric bike users. Starting from Neuilly-le-Réal, take the small street that lead you to the forest ""Bois de Bord"". Cross it to join Bessay-sur-Allier. Drive along the roads of the Sologne bourbonnaise and along the ponds and pretty half-timbered houses. Ride by the beautiful castle ""Château de Chaugy"". Take a moment to admire this 17th century building. Its main edifice, its magnificent doorway and its dovecote in bricks and wood panels are remarkable examples of the architecture of the region. Then cross along the forest ""Bois de Goutte"" to Gouise. Enjoy an exceptional green setting by crossing several kilometers the majestic ""Bois de Gouise et bois de Feuillasse"" to reach the village of Neuilly-le-Réal. Take the time to contemplate the Henri IV house, very famous place in the village.

Just a stone's throw from the heart of Saint-Pourçain, a unique path along the banks of the Sioule. Nature walk aroud the city center of Saint-Pourçain 6km

Come and visit the 10 circuits of the Varennes territory. You will go up to the small garden of the Impasse des Pyrénées with a view on the back of the Hôtel-de-ville. Then you will take the Chemin de la Bourdonne to find yourself in the Varennes countryside. You will go back down the Rue du Bourbonnais before reaching the shovels of the Moulin de Jean Chaume and going back up the Passage de la Poterne.

The hotel Le Relais de la Route Bleu, at the edge of the RN7 offers a menu with the terroir products Comfortable and quiet hotel between Moulins and Vichy, bordering the RN7, five minutes from Varennes-sur-Allier. the Relais de la Route Bleue offers a menu with local products. Large private parking. Wifi

Tasting cellar featuring Saint-Pourçain reds, whites, rosés and sparkling wines. Gift store. Free tasting. The only cooperative in the vineyard, with nearly 40 cooperative winemakers. Cellar for tasting where the different red, white and rosé wines as well as traditional method are presented. Shop. Free tasting. Only cooperative of the vineyard bringing almost 60 cooperative winegrowers together. Gallery with a view on the vats and with a game of scents.

The National Center of Stage Costume is the first preservation structure, in France and abroad, to be entirely dedicated to the material heritage of theaters. Twice a year, exhibitions enhance this heritage collection of 10,000 theater, opera and ballet costumes. With a collection of 10,000 opera, theatre and ballet costumes, The National Center of Stage Costume (CNCS) is a shrine to costume making know-how and the creation of theatrical settings. There is a permanent exhibition about Rudolf Nureyef and temporary exhibitions, which are housed in the former cavalry barracks (18th century) in the Villars district, which is classified as a historical monument.

If you want to try out a fun, easy-to-access sport, go for it!

The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church dates from the XIIth century. The church has the particularity of having a truncated belfry Free tour with leaflet and information panel or as part of the guided tours of the village. The church of Saint John the Baptist dates from the twelfth century and was once part of the fortifications of the medieval city. It has the particularity of having a truncated bell tower whose mystery is finally elucidated.

Isolated house for a festive weekend.

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

Nearby town centre and activities. Perfect for a couple.

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.

Romanesque church ISMH part of the Road of painted churches of Bourbonnais Free visit with document. The bedside, two bays and transept of this Romanesque church are from the 11th century. ISMH. A 15th century stone statue of Saint Catherine bearing a flowered crown is preserved inside as well as several remarkable paintings from the 15th and 17th centuries. Church part of the Road of painted churches of Bourbonnais.

Free visit with document and information panel. The Church Notre-Dame sur L'Eau, ISMH, built in the 10th and 11th centuries, is remarkable for the purity of its romanesque architecture. From the Revolution onwards, it served as a barn until 1962. Belonging to the association Les Amis du Vieux Verneuil, it is being restored. To be noted, the apse and the 15th century murals -the consecration cross of the church- and the stained-glass windows created in 1969 and 1999 by Bernard Guth, master glassmaker from the Strasbourg school. During the summer, the association hosts art exhibitions (painting, sculpture, pottery...). Church belonging to the Bourbonnais Route of the Painted Churches.

Free admission. Every summer, the people of Verneuillois, the communes of the Communauté de Commune and associations from outside the village create scarecrows which are displayed in the medieval town and hamlets of the commune. In search of these strange characters, visitors discover the village, one of the oldest cities of the Bourbonnais, and its heritage (ruins of the castle, gateway to the enclosed town, 12th century St-Pierre church, 10th century Notre Dame sur l'Eau, 15th century half-timbered house, old pigeon house of the Pré Féraud ...), its curiosities (sculpture of the "Sleeping Giant" place de La Motte Coquet, Gnomon or sundial, place of the church) as well as the rich collection of the museum of washing and ironing.

Free visit all year with a tourist map or guided tour upon request. Your guide imagines… Verneuil at the Bourbons' time, who established in the village one of the 17 Bourbonnais castellanies. In Verneuil, time stops, patrimony welcomes you and whispers its history, pas and present, in your ear.

Free visit with document and information panel. Romanesque church from the 12th century, completed and embellished in the 14th and 15th centuries by the construction of the bell tower and a flamboyant style chapel. The church contains a mural from the 15th century, an octogonal stoup from the 15th century, carved in a pillar, and a Saint-Sebastien statue from the 18th century, represented with a billhook and a grape, recalling the vine region. MH. Church part of the Bourbonnais Route of the Painted Churches.

Original chronology of irons and washing devices from almost all countries and periods. Guided tour. This original chronology of irons, from almost all countries and periods, presents the methods used since 206 B.C. until our days to iron the laundry. From Chinese pot to 1882 electric prototype, the iron followed the energies' evolution: hot sand, gas, alcohol, oil, and the fashion evolution throughout the centuries.

Water-skiing at the Natural Wake Park: introduction to cable-drawn water-skiing, with a range of equipment (kneeboard, ski, wakeboard, bi-poulies) for all levels. Other water activities, catering and camping on site. The Natural Wake Park is a friendly place to go water-skiing and have fun with friends, eat or have a drink under the beach hut or simply enjoy the spectacle during a walk on the Allier riversides. The activities are available for everyone (on condition that you know swimming and you feel good in water) and are accommodated to your expectations and your levels from first time, initiation for very small children in "knee-board" (very stable board for knees), to the skiing and wakeboard improvement. Possibility of free practice and to rent equipment. A qualified and experienced team teaches you the pleasure of the board sports towed by a ski tow. Pleasures and sensation are guaranteed!

Bourbonnais Route of the Painted Churches. Free audioguide visit with a flash-code with a smartphone or with a paper document. Guided tour upon request. Bourbonnais Route of the Painted Churches. Free audioguide visit with a flash-code with a smartphone or with a paper document. Guided tour upon request. Romanesque church (MH) with a 3-span nave, a rectangular apse, flat bedsides and stone spike from the 14th century. Its wooden porch, the "caquetoire", is from the 15th century. The capitals of the Eastern span's columns are decorated with heads emerging from green leaves (12th century). Murals discovered in 1927 date back to the period between the 12th and the 15th centuries and cover a large part of the church. They represent, inter alia, the legend of the "de-hung hangman", the 3 dead and the 3 alive, a triumpahnt Virgin, the Annonciation, the nativity... Free visit with document.

City garden with spring decoration from mid-April to the end of May, followed by summer decoration. Approx. 300 plant varieties. Participates in various events: "Jardin art et soin", "Rendez-vous aux jardins", "Journées Européennes du Patrimoine". Free entrance. City garden with spring decoration from mid-April to end of May, then summer decoration. Night opening some evenings during spring and summmer. Organisation of activities: concert, crafts fairs... Almost 300 vegetal varieties. Takes part in different cultural events: "Garden and care", "Appointment in the garden", "Heritage Days".

Free visit all year round with document, tablet, or guided tour during summer. In the Romanesque-Gothic style, the former priory church required several construction campaigns from the 11th to the 15th century. Free visit all year round with document, tablet, or guided tour during summer. In the Romanesque-Gothic style, the former priory church required several construction campaigns from the 11th to the 15th century. This vast building houses works of art: the Benedictine monks' stalls from the 15th century, Ecce Homo scrupture from the 16th century. The off-centered heart is surrounded by an ambulatory with 4 radianting chapels with a high alter from the 18th century. MH.

Traditional and terroir cuisine. Specialties: grenouilles, Charolais meat, pan-fried foie gras, homemade desserts... Traditional and terroir cuisine. Specialties: grenouilles, Charolais meat, pan-fried foie gras, homemade desserts…

Artisanal bakery, patisserie Artisanal bakery, patisserie. Possibility of eating on site: sandwiches, salads, gratins, coffees,

Homemade pizzas. Takeaway. Open 7 / 7 noon and evening. All information on the website and facebook page Homemade pizzas. Takeaway,open 7/7 noon and evening.All informations on the website and facebook page

Homemade bread,world wines,local products, no menu, all homemade . Cool, vintage, clasic frame..that happiness! Reservation required Homemade bread,world wines,local products, no menu, all homemade . Cool, vintage, clasic frame..that happiness!! Reservation required

Traditional French cuisine with fresh products. Bistro ambience. Terrace during summer. Traditional French cuisine with fresh products. Bistro ambience. Terrace during summer.

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.

By historical N7. On the premises and to take away.

Small pub; feeling at home ambience. Good humor guaranteed. Musical nights on the last Thursday of each month.

Tea room - Homemade pastries - Sweets - artisanal ice creams. Tea room - Homemade pastries - Ideas for presents and decoration - Sweets - artisanal ice creams - great choice of teas. Little menus offered during summer (by reservation): speciality the "Charloise".

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.

The hotel Le Relais de la Route Bleu, at the edge of the RN7 offers a menu with the terroir products Comfortable and quiet hotel between Moulins and Vichy, bordering the RN7, five minutes from Varennes-sur-Allier. the Relais de la Route Bleue offers a menu with local products. Large private parking. Wifi

Camper park on campsite. campsite that accepts motorhomes.10 pitches

Night parking possible. Sewage draining.

Isolated house for a festive weekend.

Maison Balady is located in the countryside and close to the Southern highway. The house is furnished with natural materials and with attention to detail. Marco and Marjolein offer meals and are ready to make you feel at home. In the natural stone house, Marco and Marjolein provide you with 3 spacious bedrooms with beautiful fireplaces, wooden beams and pretty decorations. Maison Balady invites you to take the time to live, to enjoy the calm. You have all the comforts for short and long vacations. You can enjoy the swimming pool and terraces, with beautiful views of the Bourbonnais countryside, or take a walk or bike ride on the trails and greenways, in natural spaces. Marco and Marjolaine offer table d'hôte with regional and organic products. Every day they offer a menu including a starter, a main course, cheese and a dessert.

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.

Well-equipped studio close to all amenities.

Quiet house with small garden and near shops, swimming-pool and sporting installations.

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

Free natural area, without reservation and free. Shaded in the countryside with panoramic view and orientation table. Free camping.