Le Bivouac de Jonas: adventures in Bessais-le-fromental

Crossing the most large village of the Allier territory, this loop enables you to discover the countryside of Lurcy-Lévis and to enjoy its great pond. This 18,4 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from the beautiful pond of Lurcy-Lévis, near the center of the village and the Anduise river, take the nice pretty roads crossing the village called once ""Lurcy-la-Sauvage"" due to its many forests. Cross the Grand Veau little wood then ride along the fields to go back to the pond. Take the time to admire the place, and enjoy the setting with family or friends. Walk around the pond thanks to "" village's legends"" and enjoy fishing or using picnic tables in this bucolic setting.

This loop invits you to discover a unique place in the world and dedicated to urban art, Street Art City. This 16,5 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Lurcy-Lévis, cross the village and take time to admire its roman 12th century stone church. Ride along pretty little roads, near the aerodrome and the large racing circuit unique in Europe thanks to its 1500 m straight line then take the shaded path to the great stone and brick castle "" Château de Béguin"". Take the direction of Street Art City, famous unique world place known for Street Art and its large number of artists.

This loop invits you on the land of the lord of Saint Augustin, to the walk along the small pretty roads, big forests and ponds. This 19,2 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Neure, take the small road crossing the Taillis de Brimerand and join Château-sur-Allier, the village connected to Allier the last great wild european river. Indeed, the birth of the village is due thanks sailors. The port as well was very active. Ride along the small pretty roads to the entrance of ""Château de Saint Augustin"" where the monastic community lived centuries ago. This magnificent 15th century castle is located in a huge wood whose oaks were used to build the boats. Cross this pretty green setting to go back Neure.

This loop invits you to cross the woods and forests and to admire the great Château de Beaumont and its nice chapel. This 20,9 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Pouzy-Mesangy, take the time to admire the great 14th century Pouzy castle. This stone and wood building owned moats and drawnbridge which are so representative of the bourbonnais. Follow your way to neighbouring village of Lurcy-Lévis by crossing forest of Champroux and wood ""Bois de Soussarin"". Ride along Billot pond, then go to Neure. Cross the village and ride near the little roads to ""Château de Beaumont"", castle made in stone and slate. The castle overlooks the coutryside and Bieudre river. Every year in September, the pretty little chapel next to the castle is the place to welcome pilgrims.

This loop invits you to discover the different style and period of the beautiful castles hidden in the greenery countryside of le Veurdre and Pouzy-Mésangy. This 17,4 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Pouzy-Mesangy, take the time to admire the great 14th century Pouzy castle. This stone and wood building owned moats and drawnbridge which are so representative of the bourbonnais. Follow your way to neighbouring village of Le Veurdre and to ""Château de la Charnée"", built 18th century by the Crown Prosecutor. Then join the great Château de la Baume made in stone. It was the propriety of the same family for three hundred centuries before its purchase by a king's adviser who gave it its current size. Then go at your own pace back to Pouzy-Mesangy by ridind the pretty shaded little roads.

This loop makes you discover Château-sur-Allier, village where the Allier river belongs to its past as the last great wild river of Europe. This 10,2 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Château-sur-Allier, follow the nice small road to the Chavannée typical house in Bourbonnais . Overlooking the Allier river, last wild european river, this typical house of the bocage bourbonnais is the same as before and still represents the witness of past life in the village, always connected with the river. Indeed, the birth of the village is due thanks sailors. The port as well was very active thanks to the confluence between rivers Allier and Bieudre. Take the time to admire the landscape in the area then follow the road to the castle ""Château de Saint Augustin"", surrounded by its green setting.

This loop invits you to discover the beautiful castles in Le Veurdre, village near the Allier river, the last great wild european river. This 7,16 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Le Veurdre, where the village was known for its navigation activities on the Allier river. Take the small pretty road to ""Château de la Baume"". This nice 18 th century stone castle belonged to the same family for three hundred centuries, before its purchase by a king's adviser who gave it its current size. Follow your way to the beautiful ""Château de la Charnée"" built by the Crown prosecutor in 18th century and then take time to admire the setting. Ride at your own pace along the little woods and pond of Nouets before going back Le Veurdre.

Crossing four villages, this loop invits you to discover the great landscaped lakes in Limoise and Aubigny. This 20,6km long loop is recommended for cycling enthusiasts and electric bike users. Before starting from Limoise, take the time to admire its landscaped lake : walks, fishing or little breaks. Then ride to Saint-Léopardin-d'Augy by crossing the pretty shaded roads where the meadows are dotteds with small ponds. Just look at Saint Léo castle which was once a priory where monks were welcomed. Follow your way to Aubigny to join its great lake. Enjoy this bucolic setting.

This loop makes you discover "Port Barreau", testimony of the huge navigable activities in the village located near the Allier the last great wild european river. This 15,3 km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Saint-Leopardin-d'Augy, take the nice small roads to the Saint-Leopardin wood. Cross the wood and walk along the nice Plessis stone castle, which belonged top the same family for more than six centuries. Then join the banks of the Allier river the last great wild european river and ""Port Barreau"". Once, the village had its own port and huge port facilities to enable the navigation and haulage on the Allier river. Take the time to enjoy the bucolic setting. Ride at your own pace to come back to Saint-Leopardin-d'Augy.

This loop invits you to discover the majestic forest of Bagnolet to enjoy the bucolic setting in a natural preserved setting and to join to Aubigny the nice landscaped lake. This 7,21km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Couzon, cross the village and take time to look at the majestic stone church. Then join the great forest of Bagnolet. Composed with oaks and beechs, this 1900 hectare forest massif is unic with its fauna and flora. Cross for several kilometers this exceptional green setting. Cross for several kilometers this exceptional green setting where you will find the legendary hermit's grave. Once the ermit lived in the forest. Ride to the neighbouring village of Aubigny and join its nice landscaped lake. There, take the time and admire the place : walks, fishing or little breaks in this beautiful bucolic setting.

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.

In the heart of Bourbonnais in the town of Meillard the Domain of Bellevue shelter its 22 hectare vineyard Traditional and family know-how wine with a range of wines and special vintages, white, red, rosé, sparkling wines

White and red wines and Méthode Traditionnelle. Introductory courses in oenology. Guided tour to be paid, in the vineyard and the chai in groups. White and red wine. Introductory courses in oenology

Christine and Alain have renovated this small house to make it a tourist rental. They are always available and will give you a warm welcome. The gîte is only 20 minutes from Montluçon and Gouzon. L'Étang des Landes, in the commune of Lussat, 20km away, is a nature reserve with 950 animal species, including 240 birds, and 480 plant species that can be observed from the Maison de la Réserve or the observatories set up along the trails. Fishing is not forbidden at Etang des Landes, but is regulated, as are walking and cycling. A site worth discovering. Evaux les Bains, the only spa in the Limousin region, is also just 20 minutes away. Discover its heritage and its healing waters.

Sale and tasting of white, red, rosé and sparkling wines. To remember: Cuvée Tentation (red wine, pinot noir grape variety) and Réserve des Burliers (red wine, pinot noir grape variety). White, red rosé or sparkling wines. To be remembered: Tentation vintage (red wine), Réserve de la Chabanne, vintage 2012 gold medal of the agricultural competition in Paris in 2014.

Book this beautiful vacation rental in Creuse for 4 people: inside, comfort is the key to a peaceful stay... The lovely living room opens onto the enclosed grounds at the rear, making it a pleasure to share good times with loved ones. Shops and services are not far away: Evaux-les-Bains (Casino, spa) is only 15 km away, making it very easy to get to. Hiking, walking... Come and experience the outdoor life in Creuse at this gîte in Viersat!

Don't miss out on a great stay in Boussac-Bourg! Ideally located close to shops and services, Le Petit Journal is THE gîte for unforgettable tribal moments! You'll love the cosy, uncluttered ambience, as well as the leisure facilities: XXL Jacuzzi, indoor pool, billiards, table soccer? A wide choice of outdoor activities in the surrounding area (Moulin hiking trail, fishing at the Étang du Montet in Boussac-Bourg or the Petite Creuse river course in Bétête, Sidiailles water sports center less than 20 minutes away). All-inclusive stay: table linen provided, beds made up on arrival, bathroom linen included, bathrobes for swimming pool (excluding beach towels). Heating and end-of-stay cleaning included.

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.

Opened from April to September. Situated within close distance of the Indre, the Cher and Allier departments. A true country guest house with 2 large ponds for fishing and a pine forest. The 3 bedrooms with terrace are comfortably equipped with private bathrooms. Parking.Wifi

Forget the superfluous and let yourself be seduced by simplicity and authenticity... The owners warmly open the door to their gîte in Viersat! The setting is calm and bucolic: from the courtyard, you can enjoy the view over an open landscape and the owner's vegetable garden. As you stroll along the surrounding paths, you'll have plenty of time to observe the animals: wild birds, Charolais cows... Back to basics! Some shops in Viersat (3km) and Lépaud (4km). All shops in Montluçon (22km, MuPop museum). Evaux-les-Bains spa (13km, cure rates available). Easy access to major roads for exploring the region.

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.

Self-guided tour with information panel. The commune boasts the only listed "clocher tors" (twisted bell tower) in the entire Auvergne region. The original church (ISMH) was built at the end of the 12th century in the Romanesque style. The interior boasts fine capitals and a granite basin used as a holy-water font, set on 4 Romanesque capitals. MH. A Gothic-style chapel was added in the 16th century. The spire of the bell tower was struck by lightning in 1894, completely burning down and damaging the top of the tower. The tower was rebuilt in 1897 using timber that was too green and weak in cross-section. The type of framing used, combined with the weakness of the timbers, was certainly the main cause of the spire's rapid twisting.

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.

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…).

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.

Organic Agriculture. Farm specializing in old vegetables, tomatoes, salads, aromatic plants ... Sale at the farm (preferably by appointment).

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.

What's better than taking care of yourself, while having fun? Discover the selection of herbal teas, groceries and beauty products prepared by Aïda. All the plants that go into the composition of the products are cultivated in a natural way with methods respectful of the environment of the specifications SIMPLE and resulting from the organic farming. All the farm is certified organic, certified by ECOCERT France SAS - number approval FR23 / 166799.

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.

Burger made with local produce. Odd weeks.

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.

The new Chef, Anita Moir, Kiwi* born, now splits her time between catering in London and France London and France is very comfortable, she assures us, with creating vegan dishes, but is equally is just as happy preparing a casserole with meat, or a cake with eggs. "As long as I know my ingredients are from good sources, I'm happy to create a meal with most of them." Anita describes her cooking as "'homely deli' style as if made at home".

Sweet and savoury crepes

Pizzas and drinks to be taken.

Home-made recipes to eat in or take away

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

Located on the main square of Boussac, near the castle, Le Grand Café des Sports welcomes you in an atmosphere of simplicity and conviviality, with its typically Bistrot decor. The chef cooks fresh, seasonal produce, and offers every day in addition to the dish a butcher's room (the meat is Limousine!). Various events throughout the year: themed evenings, concerts, broadcasting of sporting events ... From Easter to Toussaint: open every day except Mondays with lunch and dinner (reservation recommended). On average and low season: open from Tuesday to Saturday. Weekly closing: Sunday noon and Monday.

Our 3 star hotel is an old coaching inn, located in the heart of Boussac. It is a perfect combination of historical charm and modern comfort. Ideal for business trips and family holidays. We have 9 rooms, each with its own bathroom, bathtub, shower, TV. Babies' cots available (please book). Our traditional French restaurant has a shady terrace and a seminar room. Our chef's fine cuisine is seasonal.

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

4 rooms located in the medieval part of the castle, surrounded by water moats. Park, woods, fishing in the moats 11 people - 4 bedrooms located in the medieval part of the castle including a suite for 3 people. Castle of the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries surrounded by water moats. Park, woods, fishing in the moats

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

4-star house in the countryside. Fully equipped kitchen, 6 bedrooms for 12 people. Courtyard and garden with swimming pool, children's playground, pool, barbecue and garden furniture.

In a renovated house: 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, linen provided. baby equipment. Shared outside pool, large garden, table tennis, badminton, cycling, TV with English channels.

Christine and Alain have renovated this small house to make it a tourist rental. They are always available and will give you a warm welcome. The gîte is only 20 minutes from Montluçon and Gouzon. L'Étang des Landes, in the commune of Lussat, 20km away, is a nature reserve with 950 animal species, including 240 birds, and 480 plant species that can be observed from the Maison de la Réserve or the observatories set up along the trails. Fishing is not forbidden at Etang des Landes, but is regulated, as are walking and cycling. A site worth discovering. Evaux les Bains, the only spa in the Limousin region, is also just 20 minutes away. Discover its heritage and its healing waters.

Next to the house, the owners have renovated the old bread oven. There are all comfort with modern and old key. Capacity: 2 to 4 people. Lounge and dining area of 20 m² 20 m² kitchen with 4 gas hob, electric oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker Bathroom with shower and toilet integrated. Mezzanine with 2 people. 140 x190 and extra sofa bed 140 x 190 Ecological electric heating Flat screen TV, DVD, CD radio Private enclosed garden of 200 m with pergola, patio Garden furniture and barbecue - Private parking

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

Detached house with garden. Kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave), dining room, TV, 2 bedrooms (1 bned 55" and 2 beds 35"), shower room and WC. Electric heating. Garden furniture. at 3 km : swimming pool, pond, fishing, walking. Pets allowed.

Book this beautiful vacation rental in Creuse for 4 people: inside, comfort is the key to a peaceful stay... The lovely living room opens onto the enclosed grounds at the rear, making it a pleasure to share good times with loved ones. Shops and services are not far away: Evaux-les-Bains (Casino, spa) is only 15 km away, making it very easy to get to. Hiking, walking... Come and experience the outdoor life in Creuse at this gîte in Viersat!

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