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The Top 20 Attractions in Allier

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Allier. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Allier is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Canal Latéral à la Loire

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The Loire lateral canal is 196 kilometers long and allows, with other structures, the connection of the Rhône and the Seine. Thanks to it, the three largest rivers in France are thus connected.

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Charroux – Medieval Village

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This charming medieval village is classified among the most beautiful villages in France and has a rich history and heritage. You can discover the candle-making workshop which has been in …

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Sacred Heart Church, Moulins

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Impressive church right on the Place d'Allier.
A short visit is worthwhile.

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Puy de Montoncel

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The Puy de Montoncel is an extinct volcano, peaking at 1,287 meters above sea level. In a notebook I wrote about him:

“Its slopes are covered with a majestic thorn …

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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation

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This cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Moulins and a national monument. It was built in the 15th and 16th centuries in the Flamboyant Gothic style, then enlarged …

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Hôpital de la Charité

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The Charité hospital in Lavault-Sainte-Anne was built between 1909 and 1913 by the architect Jean Hardion and is a remarkable example of the Art Nouveau style. It is also a …

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Anne de Beaujeu Pavilion

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Duke Louis II of Bourbon decided in 1378 to install the ducal court of accounts in Moulins, making the city the capital of the Duchy of Bourbon; it will remain …

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Moulins Cathedral

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The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, the episcopal see of the Diocese of Moulins, was built in the 15th century on the remains of an original 10th-century chapel …

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Ruins of the Château de la Roche-Guillebaud

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Hidden among moss and rocks lies this medieval castle. Quiet, mysterious, and almost swallowed up by nature.
What many people don't know: beneath these ruins lies an ancient underground passage …

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Morat Pond

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This 12-hectare pond was created by Nicolas Rambourg, a famous ironmaster, at the beginning of the 19th century. It offers a beautiful view of the water and the surrounding trees. …

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Oak of the Resistance

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The Resistance Oak of the Tronçais Forest is a majestic oak, born around 1640. It has witnessed many events in the history of France. It was first named after Marshal …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Allier

Canal Latéral à la Loire

Charroux – Medieval Village

Sacred Heart Church, Moulins

Puy de Montoncel

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation

Hôpital de la Charité

Anne de Beaujeu Pavilion

Moulins Cathedral

Ruins of the Château de la Roche-Guillebaud

Morat Pond

Oak of the Resistance

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