10 Castles in Allier That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Allier, France including Chateau de Saint-Geran, Chateau de l'Ours, Chateau de Peufeuilhoux, Chateau de Montgilbert, Chateau de Chareil-Cintrat, Chateau de Billy, Chateau de Busset, Chateau de l'Augere Saint Marc, Chateau de Chouvigny, Chateau d'Herisson.
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1. Chateau de Saint-Geran
2. Chateau de l'Ours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
3. Chateau de Peufeuilhoux
4. Chateau de Montgilbert
5. Chateau de Chareil-Cintrat
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Built in the 16th century, this Château in the Bourbonnais region has a sculpted interior decoration characteristic of the second French Renaissance. All the rooms are decorated with murals from 1560 / 1570 taking inspiration from classical art. They depict mythological and astronomical themes. Outside of the château, the tour continues freely in the repository of ancient vines from Chareil and Saint-Pourçain vineyards. Open: > 15th June to 15th September: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. > 16th September to 14th June: by appointment onlyClosed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 3 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 2,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
6. Chateau de Billy
7. Chateau de Busset
8. Chateau de l'Augere Saint Marc
9. Chateau de Chouvigny
10. Chateau d'Herisson
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Cvantatenhove
I am not especially one for climbing old ruins, but this one is very nice. I especially like to stroll through the old part of the village which is very pittoresque. There is a annual cycling race? Quite a spectacle through the steep and narrow roads.
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