Charroux

Charroux

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCharrouxNaves at 4.4 km (5 min)
Insee code03062Ussel-d'Allier at 4.5 km (5 min)
Postcode03140Saint-Germain-de-Salles at 5.2 km (6 min)
Latitude46.1854420Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort at 5.3 km (6 min)
Longitude3.1625980Jenzat at 5.5 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 291 to 426 metersTaxat-Senat at 6 km (6 min)
Surface10.43 km²Chantelle at 7.1 km (8 min)
Population383 inhabitantsChezelle at 7.2 km (8 min)
Density37 inhabitants/km²Étroussat at 7.2 km (8 min)
National labelValignat at 8 km (10 min)
Chief townMoulins (at 52 km, 55 min)Bellenaves at 8 km (9 min)
DepartmentAllierFourilles at 8.4 km (9 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING
  • The House of Clocks.
  • The Museum of Charroux.
  • Carriage rides.
  • Arts and crafts:
  • Painter.
  • Savonnerie.
  • Stained Glass.
  • Pressed Flowers.
  • Pottery.
  • Illumination.
  • Engraving glass.
  • Embroidery, old linen.
  • On ceramic enamels.
  • Candles, wood carvings.
  • Wood Crafts.
  • Drink:
  • Mustard-oil mill.
  • Saffron Charroux (producer-grower).
  • Regional products.
Detailed information
MonumentsChurch Saint-Jean-Baptiste

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Annual flea market: the last Sunday of April. It is the largest flea market in the department. It includes 400 fans (45%) and professionals (55%). Expected mean number of visitors: 30 000.
  • Feast of artists and craftsmen: the first Sunday in August. Some one hundred craftsmen in the center of the medieval village.
  • Celebration of Soup: The first Saturday in November. Original and varied soups served in pottery bowls made by the inhabitants of Charroux.
  • Christmas market: the third weekend of December. Gourmet and traditional market comprised of quality craftsmen and producers around a live nativity scene, the coach and the home of Santa Claus Parade figurines. At night, giant Aligot for warmth.
PHOTOS
Church and old house Charroux
 
Christmas market: the home of Santa Claus
Christmas Market: the figurines in the manger
  
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WEATHER
Saturday 2 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 26°C
Sunday 3 June
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Monday 4 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Relais de l'Orient    
9.3
Charroux
Let us show you around our property... “Le Relais de l'Orient” is a house with character, built in 1767. It boasts a dovecote, a court and a small farmyard. Our vast garden (5000 m²)...
Located in CharrouxFrom 56 € to 67 € the double room 
Château de l'Ormet    
8
Valignat
Four charming rooms in a small 18th century castle Bourbonnais, in the middle of a wooded park and flower gardens. Dominant position, beautiful views all around. Very quiet.
Located 7.3 km from CharrouxFrom 79 € to 95 € the double room 
Prépanier 3 épis gîte de France    
8
Espinasse-Vozelle
In the countryside, between Auvergne and Bourbonnais, we renovated the second floor of the old house, independent of the owners of three very different styles of rooms. Decorated in...
Located 14 km from CharrouxFrom 60 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le gite du four a pain
Manzat
Located in the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, 5 minutes from Lake Tazenat (bathing, pedalo, creperie) at the bottom of a small hamlet. 3 Bedrooms each with a toilet and a bathroom. One...
Located 29 km from CharrouxFrom 390 € to 750 € per week 
Gite 'La Trouvaille'
Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne
This beautiful holiday home is part of a farm where the owners Auvergne. It is located in the locality 'Cubes' 3 km from St Gervais d'Auvergne. The firm is backed by the mountains and...
Located 30 km from CharrouxFrom 295 € to 495 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Beau rivage sur les Berges de l'Allier    
9.2
Bellerive-sur-Allier
Beau Rivage: At the gates of Auvergne, 80 shaded and bounded along the Allier River in a unique setting overlooking the gardens of Vichy, 3 minutes from downtown. Mobile home Riviera...
Located 22 km from CharrouxFrom 13.10 € to 17.50 € per day 
Camping de la croix st Martin (Vichy)    
8.8
Abrest
3-star campsite on the banks of the Allier river, ideal for anglers. 1 mile from the centre of the beatiful town of Vichy with its thermal baths, and a stone's throw from the Montagne...
Located 23 km from Charroux 
CanoeCamping La Courtine pour la Nature    
8.4
Châtel-de-Neuvre
Camping friendly, like a park, LaClefVerte since 2003, many different plants, birds natural reserve of the Val d'Allier site conservatory NATURA2000 center, great locations up to 400...
Located 27 km from CharrouxFrom 10 € to 12 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Domaine Des Grandes Cotes    
9.4
Target
The Domain des Grandes Côtes welcomes you to 111 acres of meadows and wood. Choose among caravans and yurts overhanging the gorges of Bouble. Caravans (among which one is accessible...
Located 13.9 km from CharrouxRoom from 105 €
Chateau de la Motte    
9.2
Louchy-Montfand
The Château de la Motte is located in a quiet wooded and enclosed park of 5 hectares in Louchy-Montfand. Its garden has a large outdoor terrace and it offers rooms and dormitory accommodation....
Located 14.9 km from CharrouxRoom from 65 €
Campanile Vichy - Bellerive     
7.5
Bellerive-sur-Allier
Located near the spa and resort town of Vichy, the hippodrome, and omnisport centre, this family friendly hotel is ideal for a stopover, whatever your reason for visiting the area....
Located 20 km from CharrouxRoom from 40 €

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