10 Castles in Allier That You Shouldn't Miss

April 27, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best top things to do in Allier, France including Chateau de Saint-Geran, Chateau de l'Ours, Chateau de Peufeuilhoux, Chateau de Montgilbert, Chateau de Chareil-Cintrat, Chateau de Billy, Chateau de Busset, Chateau de l'Augere Saint Marc, Chateau de Chouvigny, Chateau d'Herisson.
Restaurants in Allier

1. Chateau de Saint-Geran

03340 Saint-Gerand-de-Vaux France +33 4 70 45 11 42 http://www.chateaudesaintgeran.fr/
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Chateau de Saint-Geran

2. Chateau de l'Ours

Le Village, Sainte-Therence France +33 4 70 03 85 70
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Chateau de l'Ours

3. Chateau de Peufeuilhoux

Peufeuilhoux, 03190 Vallon-en-Sully France +33 4 70 05 20 24 http://www.chateaudepeufeilhoux.fr
Excellent
83%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Chateau de Peufeuilhoux

4. Chateau de Montgilbert

Rd995, 03250 Ferrieres-sur-Sichon France +33 4 70 59 38 40 http://www.tourisme-montagne-bourbonnaise.com
Excellent
60%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Chateau de Montgilbert

5. Chateau de Chareil-Cintrat

Nr. D 987, 03140 Chareil-Cintrat France +33 4 70 56 94 28 http://chareil-cintrat.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

Chateau de Chareil-Cintrat

Built in the 16th century, this Château in the Bourbonnais region has a sculpted interior decoration characteristic of the second French Renaissance. All the rooms are decorated with murals from 1560 / 1570 taking inspiration from classical art. They depict mythological and astronomical themes. Outside of the château, the tour continues freely in the repository of ancient vines from Chareil and Saint-Pourçain vineyards. Open: > 15th June to 15th September: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. > 16th September to 14th June: by appointment onlyClosed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 3 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 2,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

6. Chateau de Billy

5 rue du Chateau, 03260 Billy France
Excellent
39%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 44 reviews

Chateau de Billy

7. Chateau de Busset

Le Bourg, 03270 Busset France http://www.busset.com
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

Chateau de Busset

8. Chateau de l'Augere Saint Marc

58 Chateau de l Augere, 03210 Agonges France +33 4 70 43 95 56
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Chateau de l'Augere Saint Marc

9. Chateau de Chouvigny

03450 Chouvigny France +33 4 70 59 81 77 http://www.chouvigny.net/
Excellent
27%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Chateau de Chouvigny

10. Chateau d'Herisson

Val d'Aumance, 03190 Herisson France +33 6 12 48 70 35 http://www.herisson-allier.com
Excellent
35%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 48 reviews

Chateau d'Herisson

Reviewed By Cvantatenhove

I am not especially one for climbing old ruins, but this one is very nice. I especially like to stroll through the old part of the village which is very pittoresque. There is a annual cycling race? Quite a spectacle through the steep and narrow roads.

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