Saint-Palais

Saint-Palais

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSaint-Palais
Insee code03249
Postcode03370
Latitude46.4390290
Longitude2.2988890
AltitudeFrom 304 to 448 meters
Surface20.30 km²
Population193 inhabitants
Density9 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townMoulins (at 110 km, 95 min)Préveranges at 4.3 km (5 min)
DepartmentAllierMesples at 6.1 km (7 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING

Church Saint-Palais: Mentioned in the 12th century and built on a hill that was once a cemetery, the present building is the result of several periods of construction: the barrel-vaulted nave is 12th century, the choir flat apse of the 14th and finally the chapel adjoining the north side of the fifteenth. The church has a beautiful 15th century stained glass window divided into three compartments stacked ranked Subject History in 1918. The other windows date from the 19th century and also represent Saint Palais, the Saints Blaise and agricultural Fiacre, the latter protecting children convulsions. The window of the nave representing the flight into Egypt bears the family coat of arms Maisonneuve who offered the window. More rarely mentioned on a stained glass window "Tobias and the fish." The scene is described in the Old Testament where the young man catching a big fish for him to remove the gall to make the sight of his father.

Right next to the church is a cross of the 19th century wrought iron whose base is an inverted font.

There are in the township of Huriel many Celtic remains, such as Celtic crosses on the churches of Huriel and St. Eloy-Allier. Curiously, Saint-Palais, their presence is recalled by a small statue of Vercingetorix on the war memorial located in the church.

Manoir de Maison Neuve (private property): Occupying the center of a circular mound of about 40 m in diameter, this 14th century manor house but his name indicates that it has replaced an even older building . In one room, a very deep well would be the opening of a tunnel linking the castle of Boussac and Roche Préveranges up and go.

At a place called "Fins," the junction between the three departments and three provinces, it is said that "the three prefects could join hands" and discuss their business.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
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NameType of activityPriceTown
Trekking in the south of the CreuseNature and the outdoors595 €Moutier-Malcard (28 km)

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PHOTOS
wrought iron cross
 
Church Saint-Palais
Saint-Palais Church
 
Statue of Vercingetorix
Manoir de Maison Neuve
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Thursday 20 June
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Friday 21 June
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RESTAURANTS 
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.
Located 12 km from Saint-PalaisFrom 25 € to 50 € per person 
La Bonne Auberge  
8.4
Nouzerines
Located in the heart of a village Creuse, La Bonne Auberge welcomes you in a pleasant and authentic. Guests can enjoy gourmet French cuisine, which changes with the seasons, always...
Located 15.6 km from Saint-Palais38 € per person 
La Goutte Noire
Châteaumeillant
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 15.8 km from Saint-Palais42 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Logis de Chezelles  
Sidiailles
Old renovated barn with 4 rooms spacious and comfortable guest rooms and 2 apartments.
Located 7.4 km from Saint-Palais45 € 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 15.7 km from Saint-PalaisFrom 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.
Located 16 km from Saint-PalaisFrom 60 € to 70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite les peyrots 23600 boussac bourg
Boussac-Bourg
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...
Located 10.6 km from Saint-PalaisFrom 480 € to 950 € per week 
House for 4 persons
Pouligny-Notre-Dame
House in the countryside. In a hamlet, surrounded by nature in a quiet, peaceful.
Located 24 km from Saint-PalaisFrom 240 € to 330 € per week 

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HOTELS
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 15.7 km from Saint-PalaisRoom from 64 €
Hôtel Les Dryades Golf & Spa     
7.8
Pouligny-Notre-Dame
Hôtel Les Dryades Golf & Spa overlooks a beautiful golf course. It has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and offers comfortable, spacious rooms. Many of the guest rooms have a balcony...
Located 23 km from Saint-PalaisRoom from 59 €
ibis budget Montlucon     
7.7
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 23 km from Saint-PalaisRoom from 39 €

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Hotel Aletti Palace is in the centre of Vichy, opposite Vichy Congres Opéra. Decorated in its original Art Deco style, it...
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