Monuments to visit Allier

Guided tours organised on weekends and holidays allow you to discover this castle which was built between the th and th centuries. Rectangular shape, the building contrasts with the ronduers of the park that surrounds it, in which it is possible to fall on redwoods, a Judée tree, a biloba gingko, or a Japanese cedar. Inside, several fairs to discover, including a Chinese lounge.

This second-class bathroom, opened for the first time to bathers in June 1858, was built by the British architect Charles Badger, who also signed the Company's Cottage and the Casino. Recently, in 2008, the gallery was set up in a café-restaurant, where there are no fewer than 500 appointments (singing and dance courses, exhibitions, conferences, workshops…), spread over the months of October to May.

On foot or by bike, but definitely more by train, the old railway connecting Montluçon to the thermal city of Neris-les-Bains today offers a nice walk: a 6 km low distance route with views. And because of it! You will not free less than four viaducts, the highest of which is 51 meters high. Unless you have the verge, families and friends will surely find their happiness!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Like most castles in the surrounding area, that of the Écherolles visits only from outside. But this is enough to be dazzled. Its vast park first planted, on the edge of the Allier, but also its neo-Gothic style. It is estimated that it was built between the th and th centuries. You can see the two tours towers, the sculpted windows, the échauguettes, and the round stable.