When arriving at the Ygrande castle a splendid home in a 40 hectare park you will admire the magnificent landscapes of the Bourbonnaise countryside. Before discovering the valley of Allier, take time to admire the stone spire of the XIIth century church in the village of Ygrande.
Bourbon-l’Archambault, towered by the remains of the castle belonging to one of the dynasties which deeply marked the history of France gives out the discreet and exotic charm of the spa towns from this province.
The abbey unit of Souvigny is remarkable. The priory church Saint-Pierre-et-Paul consecrated in the XIth century, has kept two church towers from the primitive Roman building.
You will approach the valley of Allier scattered with multiple castles (Fourchaud, Bostz, Rochefort).
Before reaching Saint-Pourçain, which gave its name to the vineyard, will cross vine-oriented villages such as Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais where its half-timbered houses and the ruins of the feudal castle provide a medieval aspect.
In the past some outstanding « white wines » earned the reputation in favour of Saint-Pourçain vineyard known since Antiquity. Nowadays it is mainly the gathering of wines produced from Gamay et de Pinot noir which earned the reputation and the fame for the red and rosé wines from this vineyard.
To reach Vichy you will cross one of the most immense forest of Limagne. Before reaching the stopping point climb up to the summit of Puy Grenier to admire a vast panorama over the Charmeil wood, the valley of Allier and the whole Limagne area.
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