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Small bridge over the Andan which we cross near Droiturier.

A small rural village, Châtelus was founded by the Gauls. Over the years, it grew into a substantial village, located on the important Roman road linking Cusset (Allier) to Marcigny (Loire). It houses a castle, later destroyed by the violent Wars of Religion. Today, the town maintains a museum dedicated to the 19th-century school, including numerous documents and furniture dating back to 1830. The museum is open on summer afternoons, from Thursday to Saturday.

Droiturier is a Cluniac town, meaning it was long inhabited by monks of the Order of Cluny. Between its opulent half-timbered medieval houses, its priory church, and its chapel, you'll discover a broad slice of local Catholic history.

Small town at the foot of the castle of the same name.

A small rural village, Châtelus was founded by the Gauls. Over the ages, it became a significant village since it was located on the important Roman road linking Cusset (Allier) to Marcigny (Loire). It houses a castle, later destroyed by the violent Wars of Religion. Today, the town maintains a museum dedicated to the 19th century school, including multiple documents and furniture dating from 1830. The museum is open summer afternoons, from Thursday to Saturday.

Droiturier is a Cluniac town, in other words which was long inhabited by the monk of the order of Cluny. Between its opulent medieval half-timbered houses, its priory church and its chapel, you will discover a large part of the local Catholic history.

Hidden in the forest of Barrais-Bussolles, the chapel of the Tour Pourçain is a mysterious place whose construction dates back to the 13th century. Can you find it?

Residence of the famous Marshal de La Palice. Built on the banks of the Besbre River, the château is owned by the Chabannes family. Guided tours of the château (including coffered ceilings unique in Europe) and self-guided tours of the grounds are available.