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

Bathed by the Rock, the small town of Bert is a pleasant place to pass on the GR 3. A campsite as well as several food shops are open there.

Montcombroux-les-Mines is a former mining town. In 1830, a coal deposit was discovered and the town was rebuilt around it, giving birth to the current town. Today, the town and its 400 inhabitants preserve this bygone era as a souvenir.

Saligny-sur-Roudon is a small town in the heart of Allier. On the edge of the GR 3, its shops constitute a pleasant stopover for walkers who follow the famous hiking trail. If the weather invites you, come visit the Château de Saligny sitting at the northern entrance to the town. Protected by its moat, the castle park is open every summer, on Sundays only.

This medieval castle was built in the 12th century and served as the residence of King John II of France. You can admire the architecture of the castle which has retained some original windows and a Renaissance-style chapel with painted vaults. The castle is surrounded by fields and forests, providing a peaceful and natural setting for your hike.

This medieval castle is located on the banks of the Besbre. The castle dates from the 10th century and belonged to the noble family of Amboise, who also owned the famous Chateau de Chaumont in the Loire Valley. You can admire the architecture of the castle, which includes two round towers, a fortified gate and a courtyard with polygonal turrets. You can also discover the remains of an old French garden with a central pond. The castle is privately owned and not open to the public, but you can enjoy the view from the outside and take some great photos. Jaligny-sur-Besbre Castle is a hidden gem that will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.

12th and 15th centuries: What remains of the original building is from the 15th century. It originally had the shape of a parallelogram flanked by four towers. The church is adjacent to the castle.

It is one of the oldest towns in Bourbonnais. It would have been founded in the year 67 and owes its fame to an important fortified castle whose various lords played a fairly active role in history from the 12th century.