Mariol

Mariol

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• Its location:

• Mariol is a small French village, located in the department of Allier and the Auvergne region. Its inhabitants are Mariolis and Mariolaises. Surrounded by surrounding communities as Ris, Saint-Priest-Bramefant and Mons Mariol is located 13 km south-east of Vichy, the largest city nearby.
• Located at the entrance of a natural path of the Mountain Bourbonnais, Mariol, away from main traffic routes, has a peaceful nature. The village is traversed throughout its length by a stream, the Darot.

• His story:

• A part explained by the crossing of the river Allier, with the penetration of the Mountain Bourbonnaise and fluctuating boundaries of the provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.
• Originally installed on the immediate banks of the Allier, instead of "Les Grands Vaux, its inhabitants have been driven by wars of religion in the second half of the 16th century. They found refuge near the castle, which was a resort for children for many years, it is now renovated into several apartments by Dutchmen. The castle protected the natural gateway to the mountains with the military structures that were the castles of Maulmont, Piégut, Forion.
• Village Winemaker of smallholders engaged in mixed farming and livestock, most older houses retain the appearance of a farm with the barn and stables. The vines produced a nice little wine that reminded the Holy Pourçain. King Henry the fourth could enjoy it on its way to the castle Busset. But these vines have been uprooted because of phylloxera. Residents have become managers or workers in St. glassworks Yorre Puy-Guillaume or Vichy. The mansions housed the largest owners.

• Origin of name:

• Mariol would mean an end Gallic Grand Champs. The original village called Grand Valley and Grand Vaux. Mariol is Latin mas mansium: house and revolvers, rivus: stream, or house near the creek.
• In local dialect, Mariol Mariou said: it is close to Latin roots in French ru = rio = Spanish rivers.
• In the Middle Ages, a Mariolle was a holy picture or a statue bearing the likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as the votive festival of the town which is scheduled for September 8, the date of the Nativity of the Virgin, one would be led suggests that this religious event is recalled in the name Mariol cited devoted to Mary mother of Jesus. A hypothesis that may have followers.
• The name Mariol was that of a brave soldier of Napoleon, born in the Southwest. This "Mariol" military was famous for his incessant bragging. Hence the phrase, frequently used in everyday language: do mariol, be interesting.
• Let us preferably Latin etymology or Gallic. Although acceptance "house near the creek" seems really rather attractive in so far as it evokes one of the first elements of the historic village.
• Remember that Mariol, was a common farmers and growers. In 1852, there were 917 inhabitants. This was the third Napoleon who, during his short stay in Vichy had established the route to Chateau-Gaillard Busset. The pond located close (hamlet Foucaud) bears the name of the emperor. So it was a large agricultural town with weekly markets.
• Mariol boasts the unusual privilege of a song, the hymn "The Mariolaise.

• Mariol Castle: It was built in the 16th century on the site of the first feudal edifice was restored in the 19th century in a neo-Gothic. It has retained its square towers at the corners, ogee moldings above the windows. The moat is fed by the Darot. After being lauded for many years to a summer camp, it is always restored and transformed into several apartments (not open).
• Pigeon: Located in Funny and created the 19th century, it is square, timber-framed, on stilts, and the slab is made of brick. It is topped by a lantern whose finial in the shape of a pigeon. It represents the type of pigeon that occur most frequently in Limagne.
• Fountain: This fountain was built in basalt by Mr. And Mrs. Jules Barchon in 1836, as evidenced by the inscription at its base.
• Saint-Cyr-et-Saint-Julitte: The parish of the former diocese of Clermont was the presentation of the archpriest of Cusset. The church was rebuilt in 1881 by architect Jean-Baptiste Moreau on a Latin cross, neo-Gothic. The term of the building refers to Julitte Cyr and his son, of Syrian origin, martyred in Tarsus. Cyr, who was less than three years would, according to the Golden Legend, suffered a huge number of torments, his executioners would, among other torture, tried to cut in half, hence its status as patron of sawyers .
• Cross Mission: Established in 1885. On a pole stone neo-Gothic stands an iron cross at the foot of which stand two angels. It probably reflects the transition from a mission in the neighborhood, and in a context of re-Christianization campaigns in which the wave of the 19th century were many precedents in all regions of France.
• Hike to do on Mariol: The Valley Darot:

• Access to the departure place of the church.
• Parking possible in front of City Hall.
• Check: Facing the church, from right and walk along the creek on Darot. Skip next to the castle (sixteenth century).
• 1. Continue on the path Piégut, then at the crossroads, continue straight.
• 2. Continue straight on the dirt road.
• 3. Continue on the path to the left. On the road, turn left and cross Piégut (stone houses, wells, oven), then the intersection (cross, holy cross on plinth with stone), continue the path on the right.
• 4. At the crossroads, facing down.
• 5. At D 175 (view of the hamlet of settlers), turn left (old cross on a stone base), then follow the next left towards Grenettes (overlooking the Bois Noirs).
• 6. Cross the farm, head into the barn, then down to the left (old vane), overlooking the Val d'Allier and the volcanos.
• 7. At the cross-roads, down to the right and cross the wood.
• 8. A wooden cross, turn left into the path of the Three Crosses. In Mariol, take the Rue de la Randière to join the church.

• In January, the Festival Committee brought the theater group "The buddies Champaux.
• In April, the Fire Brigade make their dinner dance audience.
• In May, the Festival Committee offers its flea market in the town of Mariol and surprise on his rally around Mariol (free).
• In June, Decibel you are dancing at their balls in the spring and School Plus invites you to come see the children dancing to the carnival schools (free).
• In July, the Festival Committee hosts its night market in the streets of Mariol (free).
• The second weekend of September, the Festival Committee made his feast day in the village of Mariol (free).
• In October, the club hosts its Mariolaise Star contest Belotti Decibel and continues to dance at the ball fall.
• In December, the Festival Committee shows its Christmas market (free), and to finish the year, the eve of International Associations December 31.

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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 13 km from Mariol From 70 € to 115 € per person

Le chaudron Thiers Restaurant regional specialties. Fireplace room. Room 8 privatised pers. Patio. Located 18.8 km from Mariol From 15 € to 30 € per person

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Moulin de Champhigne   Puy-Guillaume Former flour mill dating from 1573, completely restored, located in the Park Livradois-Forez in a green idyllic, natural and preserved, the gorges of the Credogne. You will find tranquility... Located 10 km from Mariol 70 € the double room

Moulin de la Planche Ferrand     9.2 Puy-Guillaume In the gorges of the Credogne green and wild in the heart of Park Livradois this old water mill fully restored will be a delightful place for you away from everyday stress, ideal for... Located 10.1 km from Mariol 78 € the double room

Moulin saint-jean     9 Cusset In a privileged and classified, green area along the river, come to discover this former mill eighteenth century function with its fleet of 1.5 hectares, swimming pool, private fishing... Located 12 km from Mariol 75 € the double room

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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 21 km from Mariol From 330 € to 380 € per week

Gite dan'hube Saint-Jean-d'Heurs Detached Bungalow: You long for calm and independence, welcome to the holiday of St. John of flowers, we offer a house 5min walk-out highway, on private grounds of 1500 m² in a nice,... Located 23 km from Mariol From 400 € to 600 € 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 23 km from Mariol From 450 € to 850 € per week

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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 10.6 km from Mariol

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 11.6 km from Mariol From 13.10 € to 17.50 € per day

Camping pont astier   Orléat Camping quiet restaurant with pool games for children located at 4 km and 20 km from thiers Clermont Ferrant and 20 km from vulcania. Located 18.9 km from Mariol From 14 € to 16 € per day

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Château de Maulmont      8.6 Saint-Priest-Bramefant Entirely renovated, the Chateau de Maulmont welcomes you in a former Templar fortress, in the heart of the Auvergne area, and offers the ideal backdrop to your stay in a 2-hectare park.... Located 4.2 km from Mariol Room from 135 €

Château de Busset     7.7 Busset Overlooking the Allier Valley, the Château de Busset is both a medieval fortress and a Renaissance castle, whose Italian influence smoothes the original design of a building dating... Located 4.8 km from Mariol Room from 99 €

Hotel Parc Rive Gauche      7 Bellerive-sur-Allier This hotel is located within a 2 hectare park on the banks of the Allier river, a 10 minute walk from the centre of Vichy. It offers free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms are equipped with en-suite... Located 12 km from Mariol Room from 56 €

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