Boudes

Valley of Saints: this site is classified as " Sensitive Natural Area and." This name comes from the red ocher vertical columns, eroded in saturated clay soil with iron oxide, reminding the monks of silhouettes homespun robes.

This site is adjacent to the village center, known for its gourmet restaurant and wine Boudes Auvergne PDO.

A 4 miles north is the town of Mareugheol has in the town center a strong villagers : it forms an almost perfect square of 65 m square with four round towers at the corners.

North side is 6 km, is visible Castle Villeneuve- Lembron which was built in the late 15th century. It is built around a square courtyard with four towers at each corner and surrounded by moats. Amazing murals in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Continuing 2 km to the east, is visible the village of Chalus. The castle is reported from the 10th century and has an old cadastral chapel of Roman origin altered several times. At the foot of the hill towards Gignat is the Sainte-Madeleine chapel built in arkose and basalt. The winemaking tradition is perpetuated in this village ( Auvergne wine).

3 km to the south, the village of Saint -Gervazy has a 13th century castle that houses a museum of the horse toy.

Toward the southeast at about 6 km, is the village of Vichel dominated by the peak of Montcelet the remarkable panorama, on top of which a tower ( remains of a fortress of the 9th and 10th centuries ) was restored.

Side is about ten kilometers from the top of the hill of Nonette, another breathtaking panorama offers an almost aerial view of the village and Lembron. In the village, the Horts park is home to several species of trees.

Besides churches and castles visible throughout the Lembron Community of Communes Val d'Allier, many fountains are present as well as pigeon or restored bread ovens. In this area where vines had and still has a recognized place, it is possible to contemplate typical winegrowers' houses.