Formerly called The Chapellet (parish founded in 1095), the town of Saint-Éloy-d'Allier was born in 1901. The hamlet of Sain Eloi developed in the late 19th century with the construction of the church, the town hall and school. Following a request of the General Council, the City Council deliberates to accept the change of name and location as Saint Eloy is geographically more central than the Rosary.
A stone emblazoned limestone, fly to Verval recently, was adorned with a crown at 3 Besons recalling the presence of a hospital dedicated to Saint John of Jerusalem as the priory and the chapel of La Roche.
SIGHTSEEING
Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart: destroyed during the Revolution, the present church was rebuilt in 1896. Cruciform in plan, it includes two bays, a transept slightly protruding, a semicircular apse and a small square tower facade topped by an octagonal spire. The windows date from 1896. The furniture was bought in 1899 but several are preserved polychrome statues including a Virgin and Child undressed, which is pretty rare.
Château de la Roche Guillebaud: This castle stands its romantic ruins on the border of the Allier. The tower is now surrounded by water since the water level of Sidiailles in the Cher. The living in this castle is austere. Covering an area of 6,600 m², it is strengthened at the top of a rock but paradoxically at the bottom of a ravion. Thus, it does not have a defensive and offensive situation but its construction is adapted to the techniques of siege. Several successive barriers therefore have no fallback to the attackers as possible. To attack this tiny castle, a huge logistical and costly in manpower and equipment is necessary. The fortress is still inhabited in 1482. She is abandoned after the religious wars in 1618 and stripped of all doors, windows, interior .... All that remains is that the walls in 1780. From an underground natural cavity into a dark Boussac. At the bottom of the castle turned a mill and a tradition that there were seven chapels around La Roche Guillebaud. George Sand did not remain indifferent to the dark beauty of the ruins described in 1837 in "Mauprat".
Malvaux Castle (private property): Built probably in place of an older building, the castle now has a high tower with battlements and round a corner tower dating from around 1830.
Châteaumeillant - This is the torque Boudeau welcomes you in the hotel restaurant La Goutte Noire in the city of Châteaumeillant in Cher. Two rooms are tastefully decorated at your...
Located 14.9 km from Saint-Éloy-d'Allier
42 € per person
Le relais creusois
10
Boussac
In the light room with flowers with a beautiful view on the valley Françoise accommodates you and help you to discover the spontaneous cooking of Jean Jacques her husband.
In a rural setting, in the center of France at 10 km Montluçon near the village of La Chapelaude to the floor of a renovated barn, near the family home, 4 bedrooms for 12 persons each...
Located 14.6 km from Saint-Éloy-d'Allier
54 € the double room
Les Maîtres Sonneurs
9
Huriel
Whether for a stopover on a driving holiday or a trip to the country of George Sand, you will enjoy our guest rooms in a farmhouse from the 19th. Hosts'table, natural or organic products,...
Located 16.1 km from Saint-Éloy-d'Allier
From 49 € to 69 € the double room
La maison du cerf
Urciers
Charming guest house on a farm in open countryside close to George Sand. 5 bedrooms with private bathrooms. Large garden of two hectares. Private parking.
Country cottage in a quiet pleasant environment. Unheated pool covered. Near our farm. We can make you taste our sausage products and meat because we butcher caterer. Always a welcome...
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 22 km from Saint-Éloy-d'Allier
Room from 39 €
La Bonne Auberge
8.5
Nouzerines
La Bonne Auberge is set in a 100-year-old building that was entirely renovated at the end of 2009. It is located in the historic village of Nouzerines. Guest rooms at La Bonne Auberge...
Located 22 km from Saint-Éloy-d'Allier
Room from 64 €
Kyriad Design Enzo Montluçon - Saint Victor
7.9
Saint-Victor
The Kyriad Design Enzo Montluçon is situated 5.3 km from the medieval city of Montlucon, in the Auvergne region. It provides en suite accommodation with free Wi-Fi in all rooms and...
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