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Chouvigny

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Allier

Village Allier, Chouvigny is between 300 and 600 meters above sea level in the Auvergne. Right on the border of the Puy-de-Dôme, it takes place not far from Montlucon, on the banks of the Sioule.

Genuine concerns the Auvergne, the town is surrounded by wild gorges which make all the charm of the place. At the heart of a preserved and exceptional, Chouvigny reveals all its beauty to visitors.

Some monuments bear witness to an ancient history, and the various hiking trails that pass through or near the town, experience pleasant and fun holiday for those wishing to explore this part of the Allier. No classified sites Chouvigny but a certain charm and a warm and full of life. Hard to resist all this beauty.

Geographical information

MunicipalityChouvigny
Postcode03450
Latitude46.1270730 (N 46° 7’ 37”)
Longitude2.9895340 (E 2° 59’ 22”)
AltitudeFrom 310m to 584m
Surface area13.41 km²
Population237 inhabitants
Density17 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMoulins (71 km, 1:13)
Insee code03078
IntercommunalityCC Saint-Pourçain Sioule Limagne
DepartmentAllier
TerritoriesAuvergne, Bourbonnais, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule3 km (5 min)
Lalizolle4.2 km (7 min)
Nades5.9 km (9 min)
Servant9.2 km (14 min)
Sussat9.3 km (13 min)
Pouzol9.8 km (15 min)
Ébreuil10.2 km (15 min)
Marcillat10.3 km (16 min)
Menat10.7 km (16 min)
Échassières10.9 km (14 min)
Vicq11.6 km (15 min)
Veauce12.6 km (18 min)
Coutansouze12.8 km (21 min)
Saint-Quintin-sur-Sioule13.1 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Today private site, Castle dominates Chouvigny Sioul since at least the thirteenth century. Located on a rocky outcrop, it takes the form of an old castle changed over the centuries to fit more contemporary styles.

Built in 1760, the Saint-Pierre church took place in the former chapel of the feudal castle. May especially admire statues of the eighteenth century, representing St. Rocco and Our Lady of Chouvigny.

Armand rock in the gorges of the Sioule is an excellent goal of hiking to discover the local fauna and flora.

Classified sensitive natural area, the moors of Péraclos open their doors to outdoor enthusiasts and exceptional landscapes.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Fly a drone with a virtual headset
Sports sensations90 € to 180 € Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom (24 km)
Educational farm tour and donkey ride
Nature and the great outdoors7 € Chapdes-Beaufort (28 km)
Guided nature hike in the Auvergne mountains
Nature and the great outdoors140 € to 240 € Volvic (29 km)
Bourbonnais railbike
Nature and the great outdoors8 € to 50 € Noyant-d'Allier (41 km)
Balneotherapy and Balinese massage
Well-being87 € to 170 € Lezoux (44 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Around the lake
Village visitEasy1:00Servant (4.9 km)
Château Rocher
HikeIntermediate1:30Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (7.2 km)
Tower Ormet to Valignat to Veauce
HikeEasy1:30Valignat (8 km)
Anne de Beaujeu walk
HikeIntermediate1:30Chantelle (17.6 km)
Audio tour of the beautiful and long town of Aigueperse
HikeEasy20 minAigueperse (20 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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