Explore the charms of Bresnay, Allier, Auvergne

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.

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.

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.

This ride leads you to the discovery of the natural patrimony of the region, on the little roads along the large forest and vineyards. This 15,2km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Bressolles, cross the village by taking the time to admire the majestic church, then take the pretty little shaded roads to the neighbouring town of Besson which is part of the wine AOC land of Saint-Pourçaint. Then cross the impressive forest of Moladier. Former property of the Duke of Bourbon, this majestic oak grove is now crossed by a path to Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. Continue at your own pace by riding along the stone castle of Ristz from the 15th century and reach the village of Besson.

Located in the heart of the Bourbonnais, this ride takes you on the footsteps of the Bourbons allows you to admire the superb priory of Souvigny with its gardens as well as the majestic Moulins cathedral. This 15,3km long ride is recommended for cycling enthusiasts and electric bike users. Starting from Souvigny, discover the exeptionnal priory site that includes the Saint-Pierre Saint Paul church and priory gardens, accessible via the museum. Take a moment to contemplate this place. Take the pretty little street ""rue de la Cure"" and go to the neighbouring village of Coulandon whose sandstone quarries helped building the Régemortes bridge and the Moulins collegiate church. Ride along the stone castle ""Château de Certilly"" and join Neuvy and its water body equipped for strolling and picnicking. At your arrival in Moulins, take a moment to enjoy the superb view offered by the city and the Allier river. Cross the bridge to acces to the heart of the city and reach on foot the beautiful Notre-Dame cathedral.

This loop leads you to the discovery of the charming medieval village of Souvigny, whose heritage still testifies today to the splendor of the town at the time of the Bourbons. This 7,12km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from the pretty Saint-Eloi place surrounded by trees, join the center of Souvigny, a delightful medieval village of the bourbonnais which was the home and then the necropolis of the Bourbons. Take a moment to admire the extraordinary priory site that includes the Saint-Pierre and Saint Paul church and beautiful priory gardens accessible via the museum. Then take the pretty street ""rue de la Cure"" which is a witness of the former nobless of the town. Continue on the little roads that cross the beautifull Bocage Bourbonnais. Enjoy this green setting where the meadows are veined with hedges and return to the Saint-Eloi place.

Located in souvigny, a delightful medieval village of the bourbonnais, this loop makes you discover the pretty "Château d'Embourg", nestle in its green setting in the heart of the bourbonnais. This 8,52km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from the pretty Saint-Eloi place surounded by trees, take the small roads along the many meadows with hedges of the beautiful Bocage Bourbonnais. Continue to the beautiful ""Château d'Embourg"", nestled in its green setting. Located on a 14 hectar domain, this castle, which still has a round table from the 15th century, belonged many lords over the centuries : squires, knights, jurists, captains, etc. Take a moment to admire the place. Then continue and cycle at your own pace on the to return to the Saint-Eloi place.

This loop leads you to the discovery of the pretty village of Coulandon, famous for its pottery activity and its sandstone quarries that helped building the cathedral and the bridge of Moulins. This 12,3km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Sarting from Coulandon, cross the village by taking the time to admire the romanesque church and its porch that allowed the faithful to chat while being protected, calles ""caquetouère"" in bourbonnais language. The church owns one of the most beautiful old stained glass of the Bourbonnais, dated from the 13th century. Then take the little roads that cross the meadows doted hedges. Cross tiny Poterie place, witness of the important artisan activity of potters in the village in the 19th century. The town had also many sandstone quarries that helped building the Régemortes bridge and the collegiate church of Moulins. Continue by taking the pretty little roads of the boage bourbonnais, cross the Queune river and ride along the beautiful stone castle ""Château de Certilly"".

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.

A family estate at the heart of the appellation for 12 generations. Family-run estate in the heart of the designation. Independent winegrowers producing white, red, rosés St-Pourçain and traditional methods (sparkling wine). To be keep in mind: the vintage of All Saints Day (white and sweet wine out of designation), Tradition, Calnite, Puy Réal vintages as well as maturation in barrels (more than a hundred in cellar). Please drink responsibly.

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

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. Self-guided visit. The Centre national du costume et de la scène is open year-round. Housed in a former 18th-century cavalry barracks, it presents its exhibitions. “Treasures from the Collections” – new permanent gallery of 180 m²! Two new rooms offer an exceptional immersion into some of the finest pieces of our heritage. An opportunity to discover, throughout the year, a selection of emblematic costumes from the CNCS collection (which comprises over 10,000 costumes and numerous accessories). Permanent exhibition: La Scène Presentation of the stage sets for Cyrano de Bergerac at the Comédie-Française. In April 2023, the CNCS became the Centre national du costume and de la scène with the inauguration of a new space within the Quartier Villars. Known as La Scène, these galleries dedicated to theatrical scenography highlight the professions of the performing arts. On this occasion, the CNCS also expanded its storage facilities in order to continue enriching its costume collection. Permanent exhibition: The Nureyev Collection The museum presents a permanent exhibition dedicated to Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. The collection reveals aspects of his personal and artistic life through a theatrical scenography designed by set designer Ezio Frigerio, a close friend of Nureyev, assisted by Giulano Spinelli.ste à la carrière internationale exceptionnelle dans une scénographie théâtralisée conçue par le décorateur, ami fidèle de Noureev, Ezio Frigerio, assisté de Giuliano Spinelli.

Once fortified, the town of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule grew up around an ancient monastery. Self-guided tour all year round, with tourist map or Wivisite app. Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement.

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.

This sensitive natural area contains a true ecological, landscape and cultural richness in a preserved setting. Possibility of guided hikes. It is essential to have good shoes. Free access all year round with leaflet or animation during summer. Registered as a sensitive natural area by the Conseil Départemental, this site contains a true ecological, landscape and cultural richness, still preserved. Its discrete forest gorge stretch on 4 km, before melting into the alluvial plain of the Sioule river. One of the particularities of the place lies in the concentration of a great diversity of natural environments: running waters, alluvial forest, ... Thanks to its marked trails, the visitor will be able to discover the tranquility and the wild aspect of this place. Themed hikes organized.

Veronique and Christophe welcome you in their Bed&Breakfast "Maison of Prince de Condé " dated from XIII and XVIII centuries. situated in Charroux one of the most beautiful villages in France. 5 bedrooms all confort Veronique and Christophe welcome you in their Bed&Breakfast "Maison of Prince de Condé " dated from XIII and XVIII centuries. situated in Charroux one of the most beautiful villages in France. 5 bedrooms all confort

14 rooms in 2 fortification buildings will take you on a journey through the history of Charroux, from the Gallo-Roman period to the 20th century, through objects, documents, sculptures, furniture and workshops. Don't miss the enigmatic Unknown Nude Beauty! Classified among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", the ancient town of Charroux has retained its very particular urban structure that the large model at the Museum allows to decipher: in the quadrilateral of the Roman camp are inscribed the citadel and the interior fortification of the free town. Free visit with audioguide, sheet or tablet. By following the common thread of the inventory of the Charroux chimneys, you will discover the history of a town that has become a village: the Franchise Charter of 1245 and the Christ du Toral. The sarcophagus and the model of the commandery of the Templars. The enigma of the Belle Nue Inconnue or that of the Lady of Chavet imprisoned in the Benedictine Convent. The Phrygian Cap of the Popular Society and the ups and downs of the Revolution, Charroux capital of the canton. City clocks and the Marching Band. The school through the centuries. The tragic fate of Raoul Defournoux in the war of 14-18. The tacit community of Bajauds, oil mills and distillers. La Moutarde de Charroux founded in 1790 and revived in 1990. The craftsmen's workshops and the firefighters' showcase. The defense tower of the Porte d'Orient another sarcophagus. And many other familiar or mysterious things to discover from Charroux's past, a summary of the History of France, which awakens echoes in each of the visitors.

Tasting area, retail and wholsale of a large range of grain coffees, teas, infusions. Delicatessen (local products, artisanal specialties…). In the shop, on the shady terrace: enjoy this moment. At 39, Grande Rue, at the entrance of Charroux, registered medieval village of the Allier department. We welcome you in a serene, warm and friendly place. This tasting space allows you to appreciate different coffees, teas, infusions, from allover the world: Central Asia, India, Peru, Ethiopia, Central America... To do so, a menu is available to discover the different products on sale on site. Conversations and pieces of advice are always welcome to satisfy your desires, curiosity and well-being. Retail and wholsale area of a large range of grain coffees, teas, infusions. Grain coffee can be ground upon request, according to your coffee machine. (Possibility to order non-available on site or rare products). In the shop, on the shady terrace, enjoy a sweet moment with your friends or family. (Possibility to get a small snack on site for young children).

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A historic monument, it dates from the late 15th century. Its architecture is typical of the fortified houses built between Berry and Bourbonnais in the late Middle Ages. The Association Fontariol Evolution organises during the summer since 2019 a cultural season with outdoors shows (concerts, theatre plays…).

Guided tour of the castle, the oldest part of which is from the 13th century. The Max has the typical appearance of a 15th century building with its beautiful porch that was with drawbridge, moats, towers...as well as the exceptional frame.

Self-guided tour of the exterior with information panel. Saint-Georges church, a 12th-century building, has an octagonal bell tower with a square base and a spire dating from 1950. Guided tour of the interiors (by appointment). Free tour of the exteriors with information panel. The church of Saint-Georges, building of the twelfth century, has a nave of two bays covered in full-arched barrel on double arches. The crosses are arched in a transverse broken cradle. A dome on horns surmounts the frame. It falls on capitals with rinceaux, griffons or angels musicians. An octagon bell tower on a square base, finished by an arrow dating from 1950, surmounts the frame. An apse flanked by two apses completes the building to the east.

Traditional and gourmet cuisine. Terrace next to the river, with landscape park. Specialties: frying, grenouilles and Charolais meat. Traditional and gourmet cuisine. Terrace next to the river, with landscape park. Specialties: frying, grenouilles and Charolais meat.

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

Catering: The staff at the Bourbon l'Archambault casino are delighted to welcome you to the dining room, where they offer a variety of menus and dishes to satisfy your appetite.

"Ju" will introduce you to its refined cuisine

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

Restaurant Les Bourbons

The restaurant of the Grand Hôtel Montespan Talleyrand offers you friendly, aesthetic and tasty cuisine!

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

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.

In this charming Charroux house, 4 large bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms await you. One intimate bedroom is under the roof of a dovecote, the other 3 are on the 1st floor of the main house.

Veronique and Christophe welcome you in their Bed&Breakfast "Maison of Prince de Condé " dated from XIII and XVIII centuries. situated in Charroux one of the most beautiful villages in France. 5 bedrooms all confort Veronique and Christophe welcome you in their Bed&Breakfast "Maison of Prince de Condé " dated from XIII and XVIII centuries. situated in Charroux one of the most beautiful villages in France. 5 bedrooms all confort

Discover the Camping Service Area in Bellenaves! Ideally located on the edge of the pond, our service area offers drainage, drinking water and electric hook-ups with a Euro-relay terminal. 600m from all amenities. Services area only with Euro-relais marker. Drinkable water, emptying of waste water and cassette toilet. Electrical connection at the entry of the mini-camping, le Pontillard, at the foot of the pond. Possibility of parking at the mini-camping on the places. Flat rate for 2 persons: 8€. Electric connection: 1,20€/ adult. Every shop at 500m. 6 places.

In a green setting of six hectares, on the edge of the forest of Colettes and near the Gorges of Sioule, this holiday village is suitable for groups, individuals and people with disabilities. In a green setting of six hectares, on the edge of the forest of Colettes and near the Gorges of Sioule, this holiday village is suitable for groups, individuals and people with disabilities.Meeting rooms, classroom, video room, two dining rooms, fireplace, bike wash station, repair workshop, bike garage, laundry, washing machine, playground, seminars. Departure of the hiking, mountain biking and equestrian circuits. Labeled FFCT. Wifi in the rooms and meeting rooms. Free management on weekends; Sports stays, family celebrations, seminars,youth holidays. Baby equipment (2 folding beds, high chairs and microwave). Wellness area: jacuzzi, sauna, indoor swimming pool (01/04/ to 01/11). Tourist tax.

Night parking possible. Sewage draining.

Isolated house for a festive weekend.

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