Discover CAMPING MUNICIPAL PISCINE in La Pacaudière

A new long-distance hiking route, this one is dedicated to Saint Martin. Labelled a European Cultural Itinerary, just like Santiago de Compostela, the Via Sancti Martini was inaugurated in 2016, to mark the 1700th anniversary of Saint Martin's birth. The 2500km route links Szombathély, Martin's birthplace in Hungary, to Tours, the French city where his tomb is located. A historic route, it passes through the key places in the life of Saint-Martin de Tours (316-397), a Roman legionnaire who became a religious figure and symbol of sharing. The Via Sancti Martini crosses Europe from east to west, or vice versa, over a distance of 2,500km. To reach France, from Hungary it passes through Slovenia and Italy. Crossing the Alps, it reaches Lyon. Then, heading for Tours via Montluçon, it crosses the Massif des Monts de la Madeleine, linking Roanne to Vichy. Walkers will discover a wide variety of landscapes: the Slovenian, Italian and French Alps, the Venetian lagoon, the Aosta Valley and the towns of Palvie, Ljubljana, Lyon, Candes-St-Martin... It takes about three and a half months to walk the entire route, but it is possible to do just a portion. It's not necessarily intended to be a pilgrimage route, but rather a place of responsibility and sharing. For Via Sancti Martini France, the promoter of the project, the aim of the trail is to promote sustainable and responsible ecotourism, and to be a place for exchange and sharing between passers-by and locals.

Portion of the Via Sancti Martini route between Les Biefs and Nizerolles This lovely wooded stretch takes you from the beautiful Chapelle des Biefs, past the Cluniac church at Châtel-Montagne, to the charming village of Nizerolles, home to a number of local producers.

Starting from the hamlet of Les Biefs, straddling the Allier and Loire departments, you'll discover part of the Barbenan valley. This tour takes you through the picturesque Barbenan valley in the Montagne Bourbonnaise. Upstream from Arfeuilles, the stream cascades through the gorges below the Moulin du Mas, then on to the Pisserotte waterfall.

Through a landscape of deep valleys, this route follows the region's ancient traffic routes. The Gribory mill, located at the foot of the village of Châtelus, is the last remaining mill in the commune. Today, the mill produces, among other things, walnut oil and organic flour.

This route, on the first heights of the Montagne Bourbonnaise, offers a panoramic view of the plains to the north and the mountains to the south. Châtelus was once a fortified village. Not much remains of the imposing fortress that once stood here. What remains, however, is the feudal mound and, at its base, the impressive Maison des Dîmes.

Leaving from the pretty villages of Arfeuilles or Châtelus, a border village between the Montagne Bourbonnaise and Le Forez, this loop takes you through fields and forests crossed by the Barbenan river, a tributary of the Besbre.

Departing from the village, this hike takes you through some of Arfeuilles' many hamlets. The village of Morel clings to the mountainside. Its pretty stone houses give it a special atmosphere. The village was once renowned for its fertile soils and vineyards.

Associate sport and culture and meet lot of mills, witnesses of the milling tradition of the region.

The tour often pass through shady woods and reveal gradually amazing heritage such as the Pourçain tower and the Roman bridge.

This physical tour offer a break through Monts de la Madeleine, situated between Allier, Puy-de-Dôme and Loire.

La Marguetière is a quiet, restful spot surrounded by trees in a green setting on the heights of Andelaroche. The 5-hectare estate offers a range of activities, accommodation and restaurants.

Nestled at the heart of grenn nature, the site is outside of time to relax and enjoy nature peacefully : fishing pond, forets, hammock, natural pool, beautiful hikings.

Large group gîte for 15 to 20 people. Access to the natural swimming pool. Option to eat at Chez Sam restaurant (200m away).

The team at the lake offers water sports activities. Stand-up paddle (we do not give lessons). We provide all equipment and safety instructions.

Comfortable and spacious cottage settled in an old farm building, close to an old mill. Nearby : a pond (possibility of fishing), waterfall.

Comfortable and spacious cottage settled in an old farm building, close to an old mill. Nearby : a pond (possibility of fishing), waterfall. Housed in a former farmhouse, near the old mill, gite (stone and half-timbering) with waterfall nearby. Ground floor/floor: living room, fireplace stove wood, kitchen, bathroom, wc. 1 bedroom (1 bed 160) floor: 1 bedroom (1 bed 2 pers.), 1 bedroom (2 bunk beds 1 pers), mezzanine (1 bed 1 pers) with corner TV relaxing reading, shower room, wc. Electric heating. Tel restricted service. Sheets, linens provided (sheet and towels). Court close, green area with waterfall (2500 m2), garden furniture, barbecue. Possibility of fishing in the pond of the owner at 200 m. Children and adults bicycles at disposal. Presence of donkeys and ponies. Ping pong table. Vichy 25 km. The PAL at 30km.

Discovery with a federal activity leader (equipment included)

Renovated bourbonnaise house in the countryside, near the owners' house, Lapalisse and its attractions. Hiking paths departure (on foot, by bike or mountain bike). Bourbonnais house renovated in the countryside and close to the home of the owners. Ground floor/floor: Kitchenette, dining area, living room, fireplace, shower/wc. Floor: mezzanine (1 BZ 1 pers.), 1 bedroom (1 bed 2 pers., 1 bed 1 pers), shower/wc. electric heating. Large terrace. Access to the infrastructure of the owners under agreement (swimming pool, playground, playground games. * pets allowed subject to conditions - see with the owners *)

Home with an enjoyable enclosed garden with view on rolling countryside. Welcoming horseriders possible.

This romantic and bohemian gypsy caravan offers charming and comfortable holidays by the Besbre river and a 3 ha floral park, near the town centre, on an half-shady campsite with numerous equipment.

Old peasant interior, old looms, reconstruction of workshop, regional and archaeological library. Temporary exhibition. Guided tour of the medieval village of Crozet and of its Museum all the year round.

Guided tour (for groups) of the village of Le Crozet and of its museum throughout the year by appointment A village which will charm you with its incomparable architecture witnessing to a prestigious past. The great gate (listed Historical Monument) The Maison de Bois (Wooden House): 13th century The Halle de la Cordonnerie (Covered Market) The Maison Dauphin: Beginning of 16th century The old church: Beautiful restored remains The Maison du Cadran Solaire (Sundial House): An ancient house with its sharp roof The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions: 15th century house with a corner turret The Maison Papon: 15th century listed Historical Monument The Dungeon: 12th century

Gathelière and its cross marked the border between 2 regions : the northern one with customary laws (oil language) and the southern one with written laws (oc language).

Real meeting place between consumers and local producers, the restaurant proposes beef meat specialities from the "sensiculture". On site, pond, hiking and accomodation.

Situated near Lapalisse town center, on the Road N7. Frindeliness and love of good food garanteed ! Tarditional and refined cooking in a vintage atmosphere.

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

In front of the castle, have a break and feast with our local products. Reservation advised. Theme evenings (see social networks).

Elegant building of the 19th century near the castle. Local cuisine.

In a vintage room, enjoy this bar at the foot of the castle. It proposes snacking.

Traditional cooking with local products.

Home-made biscuits. Grocery shop, patisserie, roastery, bar and tearoom. Monthly workshops on homemade and 0-waste products. Free knitting and sewing sessions on Thursday afternoons.

Pizzeria situated in town centre

Semi-gastronomic home-cooked cuisine from A to Z based on traditional revisited dishes.

La Marguetière is a quiet, restful spot surrounded by trees in a green setting on the heights of Andelaroche. The 5-hectare estate offers a range of activities, accommodation and restaurants.

Nestled at the heart of grenn nature, the site is outside of time to relax and enjoy nature peacefully : fishing pond, forets, hammock, natural pool, beautiful hikings.

Large group gîte for 15 to 20 people. Access to the natural swimming pool. Option to eat at Chez Sam restaurant (200m away).

Bucolic cottage for calm and nature lovers. They will enjoy the courtyard and the fiching and relaxing pond. Cottage situated in the countryside, but near shops, le Pal, Vichy and Puy-de-Dôme.

Renovated old farm on Droiturier heights, with a wonderful view on Montagne Bourbonnaise.

Renovated old farm on Droiturier heights, with a wonderful view on Montagne Bourbonnaise.

Quiet and shady meadow, nearby the animals. Guided visit and alone, farm shop.

Settled in a centenarian trees park of a 18th-century large house. Sunbathing, nap in the shade of a horse chestnut, soothed by song of the birds... Relaxation and serenity garanteed.

18th-century arge house with its centenarian trees park. Sunbathing, nap in the shade of a horse chestnut, soothed by song of the birds... Relaxation and serenity garanteed.

Comfortable and spacious cottage settled in an old farm building, close to an old mill. Nearby : a pond (possibility of fishing), waterfall.