Fourchaud Castle – Medieval Village of Souvigny loop from Bresnay

Fourchaud Castle – Medieval Village of Souvigny loop from Bresnay

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Fourchaud Castle – Medieval Village of Souvigny loop from Bresnay

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68.0km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle du Val d'Allier

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1.47 km

Fourchaud Castle

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The name Fourchaud seems to come from “Fourche”, as the Gallo-Roman road branched off there, coming from Bourges and leading either to Lyon or Clermont-Ferrand.

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3.64 km

Saint Martin's Church

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Besson Church is a 12th-century Romanesque church. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1933.

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14.6 km

Priory church and necropolis of the Dukes of Bourbon

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The town of Souvigny was chosen by the Bourbon dynasty as the religious capital of its duchy. Thus, the commune became the necropolis of all the Bourbon lords.

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14.6 km

Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul, Souvigny

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Souvigny is a French commune located in the Allier department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located in the heart of Bourbonnais, the city is the cradle of the Bourbon family, of …

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14.6 km

Medieval Village of Souvigny

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A medieval village in Bourbonnais, a major Cluniac site and former necropolis of the Dukes of Bourbon, this is a must-see. Stop by the abbey church, visit the local artisan …

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35.1 km

View of the Allier River and Moulins from Les Durantats

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Not far from here, in Nevers, is where the Allier River ends its course in the Loire. The view from here is picturesque. Take the time to take some photos. From here, you have a beautiful view of Moulins.

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35.4 km

Stunning view of the Regemortes Bridge

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Nice view of the Moulins skyline. The bridge crosses the small river L'Allier.

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59.6 km

Saint Lawrence Church

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From this magnificent Romanesque church, you have a very beautiful panorama in front of you.

An orientation table adjoining the church allows you to find your way around.

The sobriety of the place, the pretty statues, lead to contemplation.

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