The Notre Dame: Located on the borders of three departments and three regions, built in the 12th century, it has inherited characteristics of each of its neighbors: Berry in narrow lateral passages between the nave and transept, the Auvergne in the octagonal tower covered with chestnut shingles based on a square base. The building is almost completely surrounded by a cordon of billets and the cornice of the roof is supported by corbels carved in granite. Inside are a former fund baptismal tank of 150 liters of granite, and a Virgin in polychrome wood placed on a screw press. The church also houses a 17th century painting attributed to the school of Guercino and wrought iron gate of the twelfth-thirteenth centuries, classified historical objects and assembled without any welding or rivet. In the transept, the fresco on the left dates from the 17th and the right of the 16th century.
The keep: Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Toque so named because of the old roof pointed to the cap until 1903, is one of the few medieval dungeons military in excellent condition in France (Historical Monument in 1885). Windows and fireplaces are decorated with 15th and 16th centuries for comfort. The turret stair restoration date of 1903. The disappearance of four-sided roof reduces the height of the tower at 27 meters instead of 30 meters from the initial construction (100 feet). He was replaced by a panoramic terrace which is reached after climbing a few stairs leading to it 105. The vault contains a reconstruction of the cellar of a vineyard and a small museum of rural life. The various rooms of the dungeon, whose ceilings are in the heart of the original chestnut, highlight the summer exhibitions. A restored tower houses a wooden model of the castle of Huriel as it was in the 16th century.
Bridge Courtioux: although called Roman bridge, it actually dates from the 13th century. Formed by two Gothic arches of different heights, it does not have a parapet and seems to have been built at a ford and a crossroads of great importance.
The Oil Mill, craft store and local produce, home to the complete mechanism of a mill that specializes in rapeseed and nuts. A steam engine driving a party and a donkey turned the wheel box until 1940, when he had to electrify the mechanisms to meet the demands and difficulties of transport in times of war. The advent of peanut oil found in supermarkets precipitated the shutdown of the mill granite Jarge (Archignat).
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 in Huriel
53 € the double room
La Maison du Journalier
9.6
Saint-Jeanvrin
This former day laborer's cottage retains it's original open hearth, bread oven and stone sink dating from the late 18th century. Whether you arrive by bicycle, by car, or by foot,...
Set in a renovated farmhouse with a floral garden, this B&B is located a 10-minute drive from the medieval city of Montluçon. You can enjoy a continental breakfast on the terrace. Free...
Located in Huriel
Room from 53 €
Kyriad Montluçon
7.6
Montluçon
This Kyriad Hotel is located on the banks of the Cher River, near the city centre. This comfortable and affordable 2-star hotel is ideal for an en-route overnight stay. Guestrooms are...
Located 10 km from Huriel
Room from 26 €
Hotel De La Gare
7.5
Montluçon
Located close to Montlucon SNCF Train Station, Hotel de la Gare is located in the town centre and less than 1 kilometre from the Athanor Conference Centre. It offers accommodation with...
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