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Saint-Désiré

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Allier

Saint-Désiré - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Allier
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Church of the 11th century crypt of the tomb of Saint-Désiré, corbels remarkable.

Chapelle Sainte-Agathe, located on a high hill (point of view on the Tronçais).

Foams: In the old parish of Moussa, once forested plateau surrounded by ravines, many remains of Gallo-Roman and Merovingian were found, especially sarcophagi, vases, coins or daggers from various periods and three statuettes clay in costume Gallic evidence of a cult of the water.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Désiré
Postcode03370
Latitude46.4971430 (N 46° 29’ 50”)
Longitude2.4304810 (E 2° 25’ 50”)
AltitudeFrom 193m to 400m
Surface area41.89 km²
Population450 inhabitants
Density10 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMoulins (105 km, 1:24)
Insee code03225
IntercommunalityCC du Pays d'Huriel
DepartmentAllier
TerritoriesAuvergne, Bourbonnais, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Courçais4.3 km (6 min)
Vesdun5.4 km (8 min)
Saint-Éloy-d'Allier6.3 km (11 min)
Viplaix7.8 km (11 min)
Chazemais8.2 km (12 min)
Culan10.9 km (11 min)
Chambérat12.4 km (19 min)
La Chapelaude13 km (12 min)
Mesples13.4 km (16 min)
Saint-Vitte14 km (15 min)
Saulzais-le-Potier14.5 km (22 min)
Reigny14.5 km (14 min)
Saint-Christophe-le-Chaudry14.9 km (15 min)
Épineuil-le-Fleuriel15.5 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Saint-Désiré Church: Built in yellow sandstone and sandstone colored red on a rocky outcrop from the 11th century historical monument in 1864, is located along the Roman road linking Clermont in Poitiers. The apse of this exceptional modillions (small consoles under the roof) evoke characters, animals or abstract designs. Singularity is almost unique, the choir with the apse very elevated by two lateral staircases housing a crypt of the 11th century. The frescoes were destroyed during the restoration of 1866 and the stained glass windows.

Chapelle Sainte-Agathe: This small and ancient chapel dominates the whole area takes place "Le Grand Meaulnes". It hosts the marriage of Augustin Meaulnes and Yvonne de Calais in the only film based on the novel of Alain Fournier. Its construction appears to be related to ancient worship of water and many legends surrounding its construction. It an important pilgrimage place on May 8 but it is forbidden by the Prefect of Allier in 1840 to practices incompatible with Catholicism. The two inner statues have unfortunately disappeared.

Bussière Castle: Former Abbey Bernardine dependent Noirlac built in the 12th century it was abandoned in 1625 because conditions are particularly difficult. A dozen nuns live there, all from the local nobility, the families of Beaucaire and Moussy. Some time after he became a priory, it is sold to the National Revolution as well to the family of the present owners in 1820.

Mill: Built in 1898, this mill is still in business. The machines were still driven by steam until 1933. Destroyed by fire in 1954, then rebuilt the mill is without its top floor. Providing professionals bakery in the area, the owners also offer meals to individuals as diverse as the delicious mixtures such as chestnuts, figs, hazelnuts or walnuts, chestnuts, plums picks among the thirty choices.

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Church Saint-Désiré
Church Saint-Désiré
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Crypt
Crypt
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Chapelle Sainte-Agathe
Chapelle Sainte-Agathe
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Church Saint-Désiré
Church Saint-Désiré
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Chapelle Sainte-Agathe
Chapelle Sainte-Agathe
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Bussière Castle
Bussière Castle
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Mill
Mill
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Hérisson’s medieval town
Village visitEasy1:00Hérisson (22 km)
Voueize Gorges
HikeEasy2:00Chambon-sur-Voueize (34 km)
Over hill and dale
Car itineraryEasy1:35Évaux-les-Bains (36 km)
The Rocks of Edge
HikeIntermediate2:20Évaux-les-Bains (36 km)
Rural heritage in Saint-Julien-la-Genète
HikeEasy2:00Évaux-les-Bains (36 km)

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