Selection of the most beautiful monuments in Auvergne

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
03460 Trévol

The Château d'Avrilly, a former 15th century fortress in Trevol (Allier), transformed in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, is surrounded by a 100 hectare park. Ranked a historic monument, it illustrates Bourbonese architecture.

Castle
03260 Billy

Billy Castle, built in the 13th and 14th centuries in Billy (Allier), is an ancient medieval fortress in ruins, classified as a historical monument. Dominating the Allier Valley, it illustrates the Philippian architecture and the history of the Bourbon Sires.

Castle
03160 Bourbon-l'Archambault

Bourbon-l'Archambault Castle, built between the 12th and 15th centuries, is an ancient medieval fortress located in the Allier, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Ranked a historic monument, it dominates the village from a rocky spur and retains imposing remains such as the Qui-qu'en-Grogne tower.

Castle
03270 Busset

Busset Castle, built in the 14th century in Busset (Allier), is a castle fort renovated in the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries, famous for its unique architecture and its history linked to the Bourbon Busset.

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.

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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.