What to do and see in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Allier, France including Eglise Notre-Dame de Chatel-Montagne, Le PAL, L'Opera de Vichy, CNCS - Centre National du Costume de Scene, Musee de Charroux, Maison Mantin, Eglise Notre-Dame, Prieure Clunisien, Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation, Musee de la Tour Prisonniere.
Restaurants in Allier
1. Eglise Notre-Dame de Chatel-Montagne
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Gordon_and_Sally_11 - Broken Hill, Australia
We were amazed to find only one other review in English on TripAdvisor of this impressive Romanesque church. In these days of rapid change and impermanence, the church was oddly comforting in its age, sheer size, 'solidity' and simplicity. The height of the church (about 12.5 metres), with its three levels of arcade was particularly impressive. We both loved the local granite used in the church's construction. Whilst normally fans of stained glass windows, we found the clear windows with their geometric or 'celtic' type designs quite lovely and in keeping with the simplicity of the church. We were fortunate to be there on a day without other visitors or parishioners, so we could enjoy this massive structure in peace, and watch the changing patterns of light stream through the few coloured glass windows and move across the floor. There is also an amazing clock, which according to an article on the Internet, was the result of a public subscription by the inhabitants of the municipality in the 1920's. The supplier was a clock-making company, Odobey Cadet, founded in 1858 in Morez, in the Jura. The mechanism is a reproduction of a German model from 1860 and was installed in 1927. Two granite counterweights drive the mechanism, the largest of 300kg being used for the bell. As if all this is not enough, the church is also situated in beautiful countryside!
2. Le PAL
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,082 reviews
Évadez-vous dans un parc de loisirs hors du commun ! Le PAL, parc d’attractions et parc animalier est le seul parc en France à rassembler dans un cadre naturel exceptionnel de 50 ha, 30 attractions pour toute la famille, 700 animaux et 3 spectacles inoubliables. Avec 620 000 visiteurs en 2019, Le PAL est le 5ème parc d’attractions le plus visité en France.
Reviewed By FlopF - Voorburg, The Netherlands
We had an amazing day in the beautiful park. It offers a nice variety of attractions for young and old. Also it’s nice and clean. However what I don’t understand is that you can smoke in the park. But overall really nice!
3. L'Opera de Vichy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By AndyWildman - Le Dorat, France
A great experience to see inside this amazing place! 5 Euros well spent. Glorious Art Nouveau features and ceiling.
4. CNCS - Centre National du Costume de Scene
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 539 reviews
The National Center of Stage Costume is the first preservation structure, in France or abroad, to be entirely devoted to the material heritage of theaters. Its mission is the preservation, study and valorization of a heritage collection of 10,000 theater, opera and ballet costumes in addition to painted stage sets, provided by the three founding institutions of the center, the National Library of France, the Comédie-Française and the National Opera of Paris. The center has also received numerous donations from artists and theaters.
5. Musee de Charroux
6. Maison Mantin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
7. Eglise Notre-Dame
8. Prieure Clunisien
9. Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation
10. Musee de la Tour Prisonniere
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