Uncover Montlucon, Allier, Auvergne's local delights

Discover the three private châteaux of Bizeneuille: Mauvaisnière, Grandchamp and Bagnard. As you walk along, you will come across these 3 witnesses to the past. Mauvaisnière, a gentleman's residence with lands crossed by a stream of the same name; Grandchamp, a castle on a fortified medieval site with a moat; and Bagnard, a castle surrounded by a moat and built on a motte. These three châteaux are not open to visitors.

This circuit offers beautiful views over the Combraille and the Bourbonnais bocage.

This tour goes through the countryside, passing through places full of history. You will see the exterior of the Fressineau castle, listed as a Historic Monument. It is one of the only ones in Creuse to have a main building flanked by five towers and surrounded by a moat. You will also follow in the footsteps of the archaeologist Jean-François Baraillon, who was the first researcher and historian in our region. Your walk will take you to Lépaud, classified as a flowery village, which was the birthplace of Anders Osterlind, a famous painter who became one of the masters of Crozant's landscapes.

From the gates of the castle of Chatel-Guyon, this little circuit for walkers joins the village after a brief incursion into the woods of Viersat.

This tour takes you through the countryside, passing through places steeped in history in the footsteps of the archaeologist Jean-François Baraillon, who was the first to study them

A circuit for walkers which encircles the village of Budelière and allows you to discover the local agricultural environment, divided between cultivation and breeding, between large areas of easy exploitation and small traditional plots surrounded by living hedges.

Once a land of potters, Budelière is now an agricultural land. Discover this local agricultural environment, divided between cultivation and breeding, between large areas of easy exploitation and small traditional plots surrounded by hedges.

This circuit allows to observe the outside of the castle called "Le Fressineau" and to cross the communal and departmental limits between "Combraille Creusoise" and "Combraille Bournonnaise"

This tour will take you to the boundaries of this parish, which became a commune before being attached to Viersat in 1834.

Between the Verneigette and the Petite Creuse, you will discover a landscape rich in streams and ponds but also in heritage with the chapel of Bellefaye, the pretty view of the adjacent castle which contains the legend of "Madame Daquin", the contemporary church of Verneiges or the toadstool of Bord Saint Georges.

La Barouche is a detached house on 2 levels. Ground floor: large 23m² living room opening onto a magnificent 21m² wooden terrace (outdoor lighting). Comfortable lounge, TV and dining area. 13m² kitchen, equipped with fridge and freezer, 3 hotplates with oven, dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with large 1.10*1.75 shower, 1 vanity unit and washing machine. Separate WC, accessible from the shower room. A semi-helical staircase leads from the living room to the first floor. Upstairs: Bedroom 1 with 1 x 140*190 bed. Velux window and blind. Bedroom 2 with 2 beds 90*200. Velux windows and blinds, glass door leading to outside staircase. Private parking. Unenclosed grounds of 400m². Small lake of approx. 500m² available. Cot and high chair available on request. Housekeeping package available. Sheets and towels for hire.

We welcome you and wish you a pleasant stay in our small chalet for 2 people, located on an enclosed and private site. You will find everything you need to spend 1 night or more in our beautiful region. The chalet is equipped with a functional kitchen (electric stove with ceramic hob, oven, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric coffee maker, Senséo coffee maker, toaster, kettle, etc.). .) The bedroom has a 140x190 bed, the bed will be made upon arrival. Chest of drawers, carrying with hangers and valet. A bathroom with a large shower, shower seat, hairdryer and towel dryer. The toilets are independent. Free WiFi, plancha, sunbathing, garden furniture and parasol ... On the outskirts of a small village with the necessary amenities ... bakery, grocery store, hairdresser, village inn and post office, we welcome you all year.

A small cottage in a rustic setting, a renovated barn. South facing terrace with a fantastic view. Lovely lounge with kitchen and wood burner. Spacious bathroom with toilet. The 2-person gite is located on the south side, with its covered terrace and its garden furniture. For this cottage, we have transformed the old barn. The cottage has a pleasant living room with kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a small oven, a 4-burner gas hob, a kettle, a coffee machine, a toaster, various kitchen utensils. The living room/kitchen is in the stable part, the bedroom in the barn, accessible by a small staircase. The bedroom has 2 single beds which can be pushed together or separated according to your wishes. In addition, we have a child's bed with sheets and blankets, as well as a chair. There is a large bathroom. For a cooler period, firewood is available.

Gîte moulin de Verneiges (9 P.) + salle culturelle + studette (2 p.) Staying at the Moulin de Verneiges, a Clé Vacances label gite with its own private pond, in Creuse, 2.5 km from the N145 expressway between Montluçon and Guéret, in an exceptionally well-preserved setting, will help strengthen your family, friends and business relationships. A must: reserve the fully-equipped multicultural room (700€/week) and its studette for 2 people (250€/week) in the adjoining residential building. A rare opportunity to celebrate an event late into the night, take part in a mini-session or simply refocus your energy on the essentials of life, while enjoying the thermal baths at Evaux les Bains, 20km away.

Located in Chambon-sur-Voueize in the Limousin region, Sam Bott offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free private parking. Some rooms feature a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with shower. The house also has a picnic area. If you'd like to explore the local area, you can go hiking or cycling in the vicinity. The Sam Bott can arrange a bike rental service. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this establishment for a stay for two.

The Cadanise is a suite of high quality, terraces, spa in the summer. free wifi. Private carport. Separate entrance, quiet and discreet. Town center on foot - continental breakfast - dinner on reservation. Good for business travelers - tourists - couples with babies.

Located in the heart of the Parc Animalier des Clautres, our Berber-influenced tent puts the Orient within your reach! It will take you on a journey for a night. You'll be staying in the style of oriental explorers, with a direct view of the animals in the Parc Animalier des Clautres. Dromedaries, African watusi cows, Cameroonian sheep, crowned cranes and many others will keep you company. It comprises 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with a double bed and a single bunk bed, and a room with table, storage space and fitted kitchen. An outdoor garden with terrace, the tent is located in a fully-privatized meadow! A shower room, toilet and electricity point shared with the gypsy caravan.

Gîte d'étape/groupe, "Le Télégraphe" can accommodate up to 14 people in 5 rooms. Ideally situated on the hiking/ mountain-biking network, and close to fishing in the pond (1km) or whitewater (5 to 15 km). "Le Télégraphe" is located opposite a multi-service grocery/bar association that welcomes you every morning (except Mondays). Breakfast available from 8:30 am. Friday afternoon opening from 4:00 pm. 10 min by car to Evaux Les Bains, spa, wellness center, casino, swimming pool, cinema, supermarket, doctors, pharmacy, all shops, or to Chambon/Voueize, abbey church, rivers, media library and local shops. Le Télégraphe is a place for sharing and exchanging, with communal areas. When you arrive, a member of the local council will give you a warm welcome and be your guide to help you find your way around

Welcome to the Gîte du Vieux Chêne: a detached stone house entirely renovated and furnished in the local style, located on a working farm. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the village. The owners, Françoise and Guy, will be delighted to show you the trails of our beautiful Creuse countryside. The remarkable Pierres Jaumâtres site is 3km away. Shops, services and bike rentals in Boussac 7km away.

Guest rooms for rent Master suite with double bed and private bathroom, with a corner for teleworking or relaxing (possibility of adding children's beds, an extra 80 x 190 bed or a crib) Dormitory: ideal for groups, sleeping 6 (1 double bed and 5 single beds), toilet and washing area, shared bathroom Access to living areas (lounge/kitchen)

The museum gathers Gallo-Roman vestiges found locally and invites to the discovery of the Gallo-Roman civilization. Collection of Gallo-Roman remains: ceramics, representations of divinities, columns, frescoes, everyday objects. Free visit only. Located near the Romanesque church and the Merovingian necropolis, this museum, housed in a noble 15th century building, completes the presentation of the city's cultural heritage. Most of the collections on display evoke the Gallo-Roman past through sculptures, inscriptions, pottery and funerary objects, which show the public and domestic life of the city's inhabitants in ancient times. Temporary exhibitions of paintings complement the permanent Gallo-Roman collections.

The Saint-Joseph de l'Espérance et du Bon Secours chapel stands on a hill on the outskirts of the spa town of Néris. Built in 1874, it has long been a place of pilgrimage. Abandoned until 2003, the municipality of Néris decided to refurbish the bell tower and the imposing 2.40 m, 1.4 ton cast-iron statue above it. With everything still to be done inside the building, an association was set up to carry out the work, look after the chapel and open it to the public. Mass is said every March 19, St. Joseph's Day, and the procession has been re-established for May 1. Thursday to Sunday, 3 pm to 6 pm, with information leaflet and board, or guided tour by prior arrangement.

Chapel overlooking the valley, view of the meander of the Tardes and the suspension bridge.Old church of a medieval village, perched on a granite hillock overlooking the Cher valley. 11th-century altar, 16th-century statue. Nearby, an old cemetery with mortuary slabs of rough stones carved with crosses.

Lassoux Woods, composed of hardwoods and softwoods, is a place where nature and planning come together. The pleasant picnic area has wooden children's games (zip line…) and the walking trail is bordered by a discovery circuit.

Enjoy a break in a green setting, on the heights at the confluence of the Tardes and Cher rivers, with a view of the Saint Marien suspension bridge.

Take advantage of your lunch break to explore the Bois de Lassoux on a signposted trail. And for your little ones, there's a playground with a zip-line.

A picnic area on the edge of the Sévennes fishing pond, which is also the starting point for a beautiful hike around the Chambonchard wind turbines.

Picnic area at the entrance to the village, on the banks of the Cher.

Anglers will be delighted by their miraculous catch at the Reyberie pond in Budelière (carp, trout, roach, tench, pike). In addition to the sumptuous scenery, your days will be filled with the plenitude you need for your fishing. Fishing cards on sale at the Tourist Office and other sales outlets

Evaux-les-Bains is the only spa resort in the Limousin region, located in the Creuse department some twenty kilometers from Montluçon. Indicated for the treatment of rheumatism and venous disorders, the Evaux-les-Bains spa complex is the ideal place for those wishing to break away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a spa treatment. The spa offers you the virtues of its waters and the wild, relaxing charm of its sites. The gases contained in thermal water cause significant ionization of the atmosphere surrounding the spa, promoting relaxation and sleep. An extensive renovation program began in late 2020 to restore the elegance of this beautiful 1900s building.

Grand Hotel Restaurant has a stylish Belle Epoque atmosphere. Our tasty seasonal cuisine is made with local ingredients. Try our saffron specialties.

Hostel located in a privileged setting in the heart of nature. Room rustic restaurant with exposed stone and beams . Terrace by the Tardes

Large selection of teas, chocolates and gift ideas.

Michel and Laurence welcome you in a warm mountain decor for you to discover a wide selection of crepes , pancakes and many mountain specialties.

Two rooms, two atmospheres: modern and warm, for a peaceful lunch in our dining room or in total immersion, in the heart of the slot machines, on the mezzanine. We offer traditional, modernized and elegant cuisine, with our three formulas and our essentials, there is something for everyone!

An unusual casino at the crossroads of the Auvergne, Centre and Limousin regions, located in the spa town of Evaux-les-Bains, appreciated for its bucolic surroundings conducive to relaxation, leisure and dreams. 53 slot machines (13 vintage machines, 38 modern machines, 2 poker machines), which operate with tickets and player cards plus There are also 8 electronic roulette and blackjack stations, and traditional games: 1 English roulette table and 1 blackjack table. Our establishment also organizes concerts and theme evenings, and major sporting events are broadcast on our 4 giant screens. If you'd like a drink with friends or a bite to eat, we welcome you to our lounge and restaurant "l'Essentiel".

Burger made with local produce. Odd weeks.

Pizzas to take away or eat in, ice cream. From €6

A coffee shop with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Benjamin concocts its dishes based on fresh products, Sarah welcomes you in the bar and dining room.

La Barouche is a detached house on 2 levels. Ground floor: large 23m² living room opening onto a magnificent 21m² wooden terrace (outdoor lighting). Comfortable lounge, TV and dining area. 13m² kitchen, equipped with fridge and freezer, 3 hotplates with oven, dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with large 1.10*1.75 shower, 1 vanity unit and washing machine. Separate WC, accessible from the shower room. A semi-helical staircase leads from the living room to the first floor. Upstairs: Bedroom 1 with 1 x 140*190 bed. Velux window and blind. Bedroom 2 with 2 beds 90*200. Velux windows and blinds, glass door leading to outside staircase. Private parking. Unenclosed grounds of 400m². Small lake of approx. 500m² available. Cot and high chair available on request. Housekeeping package available. Sheets and towels for hire.

House in the countryside, in a quiet area with a large garden

T2 apartment (completely redone) located on the ground floor of a residential house with independent entrance in a very quiet village. The hamlet is approximately 10 minutes from Montluçon, Chambon sur Voueize and Evaux-les-Bains. Departure from several hiking trails nearby and access to very beautiful viewpoints.

A few steps from the village of Budelière, Valérie welcomes you to her comfortable, tastefully renovated house. This 3* gîte sleeps 5, and is accessed via a balcony on the 1st floor. You'll find a lovely living room with lounge and dining area, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen (washing machine - dishwasher - 4-burner gas stove - coffee maker - kettle - toaster - microwave) with plenty of natural light and access to the enclosed garden to the rear. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms: 2 with double beds (140cm) and 1 with a single bed (90cm), plus a shower room and WC. For family or friends, there's plenty to keep you entertained with a ping-pong table, board games, 4 bicycles and fishing rods. Central heating - Pets welcome Weekly rate: 280 euros As an option, we offer bed linen rental for

The furnished flat is the old baker's oven which was used almost 200 years ago as oven for all the village. On every Monday, the oven was put in fire and everybody in the village came with its ready for use dough to this oven to cook the bread for week. It was thus the center of the village Three Taillants. The renovation is complete and the holiday cottage is available for wonderful holidays for those who like the peace and the nature. The holiday cottage is equipped with the luxury of today but the authentic atmosphere remained completely present. It became a small comfortable space for 2 people. The rez of road is a lounge with an open-plan kitchen including a refrigerator, a dishwasher and microwaves. In the floor is the bedroom and a bathroom separated with shower, toilets

We welcome you and wish you a pleasant stay in our small chalet for 2 people, located on an enclosed and private site. You will find everything you need to spend 1 night or more in our beautiful region. The chalet is equipped with a functional kitchen (electric stove with ceramic hob, oven, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric coffee maker, Senséo coffee maker, toaster, kettle, etc.). .) The bedroom has a 140x190 bed, the bed will be made upon arrival. Chest of drawers, carrying with hangers and valet. A bathroom with a large shower, shower seat, hairdryer and towel dryer. The toilets are independent. Free WiFi, plancha, sunbathing, garden furniture and parasol ... On the outskirts of a small village with the necessary amenities ... bakery, grocery store, hairdresser, village inn and post office, we welcome you all year.

For a cure or a stay in nature, come and stay in a picturesque hamlet, a simple, authentic atmosphere in a typical house. There are good reasons to indulge yourself during your stay at a place called "Le Châtelet", the city of Mines d´Or, in Creuse. You will have a landscaped view, unobstructed on our wooded land at the bottom of which is a space in the countryside, bordered by a stream.

Le Petit Manoir is located in the heart of the spa town of Evaux les Bains. The residence is located 100 meters from the thermal establishment, a major asset for spa guests. The accommodations have been completely renovated, with the aim of welcoming spa guests as well as tourists. Discover the charms of this residence to rent your apartment there for a spa treatment or a few days of vacation and enjoy the attractions of Evaux les Bains and its region. 3* apartment for 2 people with garden, garden furniture

Apartment 3 * renovated located on the ground floor of a large house with garden and yard. 100m from the thermal baths of Evaux les Bains

In new Aquitaine, in the heart of the Creusoise countryside, come and discover the site of the old Château de la Couture, steeped in history and renovated to offer you maximum pleasure. If the castle no longer exists, all the buildings in the agricultural domain are still there and we have renovated them with great tenacity since 1996. The guest rooms were built in the various outbuildings and the inn in the main stable , all without touching the existing structures in order to keep all the charm of these old stones. Currently we offer 4 guest rooms, a cottage and five unusual accommodations. The hostel can accommodate up to 50 people in each room. Farm animals are always present. You can see free range poultry, pigs, dwarf goats, sheep, cats and small dogs. We also have 6 stabilized camping pitches for caravans or motorhomes and tent pitches on grassy terrain.