Vichel and the peak of Montcelet (738m)

The village is dominated by the Tower of Montcelet, only vestige of a fortress dating back to the 11th century, with 3 surrounding walls, which only remain vestiges. A beautiful stroll will make you discover this site, dominating the whole plains at 738m high (about 30 minutes walking). Vichel’s richness is also presents outside the village, with faunistic and floristic species protected at the European level. This natural heritage, recorded on the whole of whitewash, is part of the xerothermical area of valleys and hills (hottest and driest areas) of Couzes and Limagne areas, classified in Natura 2000 Area.