Selection of the most beautiful monuments in Auvergne

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
03140 Chareil-Cintrat

The castle of Chareil-Cintrat, an ancient medieval fortress transformed in the Renaissance, stands in Chareil-Cintrat (Allier), in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, combining military architecture and Italian decorations.

Castle
03450 Chouvigny

The Château de Chouvigny, an ancient medieval castle of the 13th century, dominates the gorges of the Sioule in Chouvigny (Allier), in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its military architecture and terraces offer an exceptional panoramic view.

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
03220 Jaligny-sur-Besbre

The castle of Jaligny-sur-Besbre, built in the 15th century, is a castle located in the Allier, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, marked by restorations in the 19th century and remarkable medieval remains.

Castle
03120 Saint-Prix

The castle of La Palice, an old fortress from the 12th century rebuilt until the 16th century, dominates the Besbre in Lapalisse (Allier). This historic monument combines medieval and Renaissance architecture, marked by the families of La Palice and Chabannes.

Castle
03290 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre

The castle of Thoury, an ancient medieval castle located in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre in the Allier, dominates the river with its ramparts and pepper towers. Historical residence still inhabited, it combines defensive architecture and Renaissance elements like its gallery with Italian.

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
03100 Montluçon

The castle of the Dukes of Bourbon in Montluçon, built from the 13th century and rebuilt until the 15th century, dominates the upper town. This castle, transformed into a ducal residence, illustrates medieval military architecture in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Donjons
03380 Huriel

The Toque dungeon, a 12th century vestige rebuilt in the 16th century, is a 33 m Roman seigneurial tower located in Huriel (Allier), classified as a historical monument since 1886.

Fortification
03360 Ainay-le-Château

The fortifications of Ainay-le-Château, built in the 15th century in the Allier, are a medieval defensive ensemble whose door of the Clock is the emblematic element. They were listed as historic monuments in 2007 and bear witness to the bourbon heritage.