Lapalisse

Lapalisse

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Lapalisse		Saint-Prix at 2.3 km (3 min)
Insee code	03138		Servilly at 5.9 km (7 min)
Postcode	03120		Périgny at 6.7 km (7 min)
Latitude	46.2501940		Billezois at 7.3 km (9 min)
Longitude	3.6393170		Droiturier at 7.8 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 264 to 465 meters		Le Breuil at 8.8 km (9 min)
Surface	33.01 km²		Saint-Gérand-le-Puy at 10 km (10 min)
Population	3196 inhabitants		Varennes-sur-Tèche at 10.4 km (13 min)
Density	102 inhabitants/km²		Andelaroche at 10.8 km (11 min)
National labels			Saint-Christophe at 11.5 km (14 min)
Chief town	Moulins (at 48 km, 52 min)		Trézelles at 11.8 km (14 min)
Department	Allier		Magnet at 11.8 km (12 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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If the territory is primarily renowned for its famous truism born of the 18th century, from ancient times, Lapalisse was described as "Nostable crossing in Bourbonnais, as it ran along the old Roman road from Paris to Lyon. This country is both the door and the Auvergne Roannais frontier between the Pays d'Oc and the country of Oil. Although linked with the North and South by the legendary Blue Route sung by Charles Trenet, the last dual carriageway bypass of the RN 7 and the future establishment of the A89 Bordeaux-Strasbourg route, establish its position as a crossroads , be privileged stage.

Located between the plains of the Sologne Bourbonnaise and Highlands Mountain Bourbonnaise the country Lapalisse has a natural quality: grove preserved and green, varied terrain with many streams and rivers, a forest heritage important? ? The Besbre, 80 km long, crosses the country Lapalisse from south to north and drains of many rivers, mainly on its right bank (Barbenan, Andan, Small Tech ..). It rises in the Woods at the foot of Black Montoncel and empties into the Loire south of Bourbon-Lancy. Widening from Lapalisse, she adopts a more regular layout. Valley Besbre is notable for having a wide range of castles (which can not all be visited but valid for most of being approached).

The Land of Lapalisse has a historical and cultural rich as evidenced by the presence of numerous bridges, towers, farms and castles. His craftsmanship is very diverse (oil mill, milling, Dried Flowers, Art Knives, Art Brut, local produce?), As the range of leisure and small shops and services. The Land of Lapalisse includes fourteen communes: Andelaroche, Barrais Bussolles-Bert, Billezois, Droiturier, Isserpent, Lapalisse, Le Breuil, Perigny, Saint Kitts, Saint-Etienne-de-Vicq, Saint-Pierre-Laval, Saint -Price and Servilly.

Lapalisse two labels for you: "Most beautiful detours of France" and "Village Stage.

• St. Jean Baptiste Church (late nineteenth): neo-Romanesque church.
• Chateau de la Palice (twelfth-fifteenth and 16th centuries):

• Multiple changes over the centuries. Remains feudal. 1470: Gothic chapel. 1510-1520: Renaissance. 19th: construction of Gothic Revival porch. Ceiling gilded salon: a Renaissance style, this ceiling is considered unique in Europe (coffered diamond-shaped). The common (XVII): This building style Bourbonnais characteristic features in its largely a frame cock boat overturned. Puzzle game on the Castle (for children under 13 years).
• Open daily from 9am to 12pm and from 14 to 18h from 1 April to 1 November.
• Information on +33 4 70 99 37 58.

• The public garden: This garden of more than 3 ha, dominated by the castle of Palice was designed and built in 1936 by landscape architect and horticultural engineer Laurent Faure. The map of the park is built around a kiosk radiation paths. It consists of a French garden and an English garden, separated by cascading pools. The whole is bordered by a row of trees along the River. He has over 95 species (including the pin oak, a soap maker, a Tulip tree?). Collections of peonies. Garden classified as "gardens of the Massif Central.
• Museum of Art in March:

• The Museum of Art Walk is a unique place in Europe located in a former industrial wasteland of 2600m ², it has rotated more than 350 works by 150 artists (painters, sculptors, visual artists) outsized, French and foreign. We can go back indefinitely, it is always a delight. This space is devoted entirely to contemporary art, presenting a large collection of works of "art brut" and others.
• Open daily from 10am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm. Sunday and holidays from 14h to 18h.
• Information on +33 4 70 99 21 78 - Email: Luis.Marcel @ art-in-marche.fr

• Houses of private character - do not visit:

• Farm - Lubie (Middle Ages): this farm located 200 m south of whim, was the Middle Ages a fortified house.
• Auberge du sinks Image (XV): This house has a spiral staircase in stone. The entrance passage, once paved, is now concrete. Located on the former Paris-Lyon route that skirted the castle, this house was for centuries an inn for travelers. It stops this activity late nineteenth century. (ISMH).
• Timber framing (Commerce Street): 15th: house floor on rectangular cantilever with pieces of wood cross of St. Andrew, and a high gable roof very steep.
• Grange Barn - the lees: XVIII-XIX: building on a domain with an old castle, the castle has disappeared but the firm remains.
• Old Mill (mill marine): late eighteenth-early 19th: the imposing mill is long in processing local grain supplies Lapalisse. It is powered by a mill pond with water from the nearby Besbre. For some reason they stop working in the first half of the twentieth.
• The Grenette (1837): built as a corn exchange.

• Guided Tour of Lapalisse:

• The history of the city proves to be rich in anecdotes including streets, alleys and sometimes unexpected places, bear the memory. With good humor, sharing a friendly moment of relaxation and discovery in the company of an animated agent of the Office of Tourism.
• Start at the tourist office on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 15h.
• Tel: +33 4 70 99 08 39. Groups all year by appointment.

• All year round:

• Art Exhibitions, Exhibition Hall of the Office of Tourism.
• Visits and Workshops Fine Arts Museum of Art in March.
• Stages theater, dance and singing organized by the Community of Communes.
• Stories, activities and events around books and reading in the library.
• Guided tours of the castle of La Palice (April-October) and occasional entertainment.
• Guided tours of the city Lapalisse by appointment for groups.

• February: Singing Contest - interpretation of French song
• May: Spring Festival (Carnival)
• From May to September: guided tours of the city
• June: Day of Fishing
• July: festival of words and truisms - Le Jardin des Artistes - Youth Sports Night Partly in
• August: Boogie: Central European Free Fall
• October: Major Market Countries around the Festival of Pumpkins
• November: The Power of Truth - The Zoreille (targeted at 13-25 years)
• Monthly exhibitions of art (painting, sculpture, sculpting?) To the Office of Tourism: Information: +33 4.70.99.08.39

• The Heritage Country Lapalisse which includes fourteen communes: Andelaroche, Barrais Bussolles-Bert, Billezois, Droiturier, Isserpent, Lapalisse, Le Breuil, Perigny, Saint Kitts, Saint-Etienne-de-Vicq, Saint-Pierre Laval, Saint-Prix and Servilly.
• Hiking, biking and equestrian. IGN A map is available at the Tourist Office. Discover the 37 circuits of hikes throughout the 14 municipalities of the Community Commons. Possibility of equestrian sport in common Lapalisse, Le Breuil-Saint-Pierre Laval.
• Botanical trail: a trip from the Domaine de la Chaize at Breuil you will discover the scents of the region and bird watching.
• Tennis on the common Bert Isserpent, Lapalisse and Saint-Prix.
• A Bert, mini-golf course, with other nearby recreational facilities: swimming pool, lake (fishing), cycling, max chess and checkers, ping-pong, swings. Community Pool: pool and open air-conditioned. Baywatch open from July to August from 13:30 to 18:30. closed Tuesdays. Fishing pond Great Ouche Fishing Pond 1st Class Partial Shade: Federal maps, daily vacation? open weekends from opening to closing the fishery.
• A-Lapalisse Perigny: Aeroclub, European Center Skydiving.

Public Gardens and Castle Lapalisse

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 4°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 4°C

Maison decoret Vichy Martine and Jacques Decoret are installed in a spacious, modern chalet in a Napoleonic style typical of Vichy, dressed in a glass and a green roof where we discover the five rooms:... Located 22 km from Lapalisse From 70 € to 115 € per person

All restaurants around Lapalisse

Le Puy des Vérités     9.8 Lapalisse Pleasing and elegant style house XIX Anglo-Norman located opposite the castle of Sir Palice the heart of the city, in the quiet and serene a walled park planted with trees in the background.... Located in Lapalisse From 90 € to 100 € the double room

La Chèvre Noire   Montoldre A recently restored C19th maison de maître set in 10 acres of gardens and meadow. A haven of peace, tranquility and well-being yet within easy reach of a wide range of tourist attractions... Located 16.6 km from Lapalisse 70 € the double room

Chateau de gerbe     8 Saint-Rémy-en-Rollat 5 guest rooms decorated in a charming little castle bourbon birth of the 16th and 19th century, 9 km from Vichy, located in the countryside in the heart of a bird sanctuary and 300... Located 18.7 km from Lapalisse From 75 € to 95 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Lapalisse

Fermette La Grange Bernard Arfeuilles At the heart of the mountain Bourbonnais in the Allier, Auvergne, renovated old farmhouse, between woods and pastures. This cottage has all the comforts. Ideal for those wishing to... Located 16.4 km from Lapalisse From 330 € to 380 € per week

Gite du canal   8.4 Bourg-le-Comte Our little cottage is situated in the center of the village of Bourg le Comte, overlooking the plain of the Loire, the canal Digon Roanne, in old restored house, separate entrance with... Located 28 km from Lapalisse 280 € per week

Le Sapey ferme Gite 10 pers- très isolée Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs 10 pers cottage-very isolated 900-SPA Whirlpool -beautiful garden with pond comfort in the heart of a future regional park, this former farmhouse classified 4 stars has a beautiful... Located 28 km from Lapalisse From 450 € to 850 € per week

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Domaine la Chabanne  Châtel-Montagne In the heart of the Montagne Bourbonnaise Geert-Jan Nike and welcome you in their field of Chabanne. We offer our family campsite located about 5 km from the village of Châtel-Montagne.... Located 20 km from Lapalisse From 15 € to 18 € per day

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 Lapalisse From 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 22 km from Lapalisse

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Auberge Du Moulin Marin      8.9 Lapalisse Located in a 1.5-hectare garden, this former 19th-century mill is set on the banks of the River Besbre in the Auvergne region. It offers a spa with a hamman and jacuzzi. All of the... Located in Lapalisse Room from 65 €

Le Puy Des Vérités     8.9 Lapalisse Set in a large garden, this bed and breakfast offers an outdoor swimming pool and views of the Chateau de la Palice. It is located in the village of Lapalisse. Guest rooms at Le Puy... Located in Lapalisse Room from 90 €

Logis Hotel Galland      7.6 Lapalisse This Logis hotel provides en suite accommodation a 5-minute walk from Château de La Palice. The hotel has a restaurant and free on-site parking is available. Hotel Galland’s restaurant... Located in Lapalisse Room from 56 €

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