Hérisson

Hérisson

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TownHérissonSaint-Caprais at 5.5 km (6 min)
Insee code03127Louroux-Hodement at 5.7 km (6 min)
Postcode03190Venas at 6.3 km (7 min)
Latitude46.5096950Maillet at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude2.7110710Givarlais at 9 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 177 to 327 metersLe Brethon at 9.3 km (10 min)
Surface32.57 km²Le Vilhain at 10 km (10 min)
Population680 inhabitantsReugny at 11 km (12 min)
Density20 inhabitants/km²Cosne-d'Allier at 11.3 km (12 min)
Chief townMoulins (at 55 km, 58 min)Vallon-en-Sully at 11.9 km (14 min)
DepartmentAllierLouroux-Bourbonnais at 12.3 km (13 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

In a romantic at heart of Val d'Aumance, Hérisson is a medieval village located in the Allier 3 hours from Paris, 1h from Clermont-Ferrand and 20 minutes from Montlucon.

Hérisson offers real historical and archaeological interest. The city, surrounded by a wall flanked by 22 towers, developed at the foot of the castle, in a loop of Aumance. Three fortified gates gave access to the three main streets that converged on the Place Chapter (of the collegiate church of St Saviour whose only tower remains today).


SIGHTSEEING

Visit the Village: Guided tours for groups or individuals, are held throughout the year to enjoy the many faces of this medieval city. Info Tourism Information Office of the common +33 4 70 06 82 23.

Feudal castle, Romanesque church Chateloy.

Walks.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Magnette,   Train station of Vallon-en-Sully
Information pointsTourist Office of Hérisson
MonumentsCastle of Hérisson

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Food market every Friday morning.

Theatrical events.

Music Festival in Bourbonnais.

Annual flea market on Sunday after August 15.

Art fair.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Walking into one of the finest oak, the forest of.

PHOTOS
The castle
 
The Church of St. Peter's Chateloy
The edges of the Aumance
 
Overview
Venelle
 
Village
The Aumance
 
View on the steeple Saint-Sauveur
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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Wednesday 6 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chez Dominique    
8.3
Villefranche-d'Allier
Au centre de la France dans l'Allier, 4 chambres d'hôtes raffinées aménagées au 1er étage d'un ancin relais de poste du 19 ème siècle situé dans le bourg d'un petit village avec tous...
Located 16.6 km from Hérisson50 € the double room 
Les Malvaux    
9
Huriel
In a rural setting in central France, 10 km Montluçon near the village of La Chapelaude, on the floor of a renovated barn, near the family home, 3 rooms for 2,3. 4,5 people each with...
Located 18.5 km from Hérisson53 € the double room 
La madenrie    
9.9
Coust
Rooms (2 / 3 pers. Et 2 / 5 pers. Avec s, d, b, or S.d 'water and toilets. 1 Independent House floor and 2 rooms upstairs in an old nineteenth Berry Farm E.
Located 19.7 km from Hérisson65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte parcours St Jacques de Compostelle  
8.9
Charenton-du-Cher
This is a property called by the bourgeois 'locals' The Little Castle Laugère, certainly because of its size. The main building, very unusual and avant-garde for its time (early 20th)...
Located 25 km from HérissonFrom 350 € to 500 € per week 
Le Gîte des Mornes
Saint-Aignan-des-Noyers
The cottage offers the hills rental accommodation near Berry, Bourbonnais, Nivernais. At the heart of the Pays de Loire, Val d'Aube, this luxury house can accommodate 30 people for...
Located 29 km from Hérisson2000 € per week 

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HOTELS
Le Pont De Fragne     
7.3
Verneix
The hotel-restaurant Le Pont de Fragne is situated in the heart of the Auvergne region, just 1.8 kilometres from the E62 on the A714 motorway for Montluçon. It offers a traditional...
Located 14.4 km from HérissonRoom from 44 €
Etap hotel Montlucon    
7.8
Saint-Victor
Etap hotel Montlucon is located in Saint Victor, 1 km from Montluçon and its train station. It offers air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms and free Wi-Fi access. The rooms in this...
Located 15 km from HérissonRoom from 39 €
Campanile Montluçon ~ Saint-Victor     
7
Saint-Victor
This welcoming and friendly hotel is conveniently located just a couple of kilometres from Montluçon, in a historic position near cultural attractions with beautiful views. Situated...
Located 15.7 km from HérissonRoom from 33 €

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Vichy Spa Hôtel Les Celestins
Vichy Spa Hôtel Les Célestins is located in the historic Napoléon III Park, in a charming Belle Epoque spa town. It offers...
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