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This small stone bridge, which spans the Andan River, dates from 1758. The building is listed as a Historic Monument.

A beautifully designed aquarium with Besbre fish. You walk through the outdoor pool and can feed the fish. The walk continues through an outdoor area with information panels. The final section provides further information, not only about the fish but also addresses environmental issues. The microscope exhibition is likely only temporary.

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.

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.

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.