Today the capital of the canton of the Allier, Souvigny retains a unique heritage associated with its affiliation to the powerful Abbey of Cluny.
Cradle of the Bourbon family, many graves remain the bodies of the royal family.
| Municipality | Souvigny |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 03210 |
| Latitude | 46.5339389 (N 46° 32’ 2”) |
| Longitude | 3.1919940 (E 3° 11’ 31”) |
| Altitude | From 224m to 357m |
| Surface area | 44.35 km² |
| Population | 1786 inhabitants |
| Density | 40 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Moulins (13.5 km, 17 min) |
| Insee code | 03275 |
| Intercommunality | CA Moulins Communauté |
| Department | Allier |
| Territories | Auvergne, Bourbonnais, Massif Central |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Autry-Issards | 5.7 km (10 min) |
|---|---|
| Coulandon | 5.8 km (7 min) |
| Marigny | 5.8 km (10 min) |
| Saint-Menoux | 6.5 km (8 min) |
| Châtillon | 8.8 km (9 min) |
| Agonges | 9.2 km (13 min) |
| Besson | 9.6 km (15 min) |
| Noyant-d'Allier | 9.7 km (11 min) |
| Neuvy | 9.7 km (11 min) |
| Meillers | 10.7 km (10 min) |
| Gipcy | 12 km (11 min) |
| Montilly | 12.3 km (18 min) |
| Cressanges | 12.9 km (13 min) |
| Moulins | 13 km (17 min) |
The heritage is rich country Souvigny of 200 castles and has more of a Romanesque church in the village. One floor of the museum Souvigny can discover, through his models, video and archaeological collections, the characteristics of the country Souvigny Carrefour influences "in the heart of France.
History Souvigny is closely linked to that of Cluny: first gift to the abbey, becomes Souvigny eldest daughter of Cluny.
The Dukes of Bourbon, whose ancestors did Souvigny donation to Cluny, have built their tombs in the church priory; Souvigny, "Cradle of the Bourbons" becomes "Necropolis of the Dukes of Bourbon." Guided tours of the church, funeral chapels, the Baroque sacristy and cloister are offered to visitors year-round daily (except Tuesday and during religious celebrations).
A document, available on request from the information point to the homepage of the museum, to discover the historic center.
| Leisure centres |
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Souvigny identifies several events, including the living plant in late April-early May, the flea market in May, the medieval fair, which begins the last Saturday of July, the annual exhibition at the museum, Autumn Days music around the historic organ FH Clicquot the last weekend of September or the regional exhibition of antique books in November. Throughout the year, the association of artists and craftspeople, offers an exhibition "Banks poems" with fifty benches arranged in streets and gardens.
A small booklet published by the agglomeration of Moulins, can enjoy the hiking trails of the nearby region.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 8 € to 50 € | Noyant-d'Allier (8 km) |
 | Arts and Crafts | Free | Tresnay (18.7 km) |
 | Culture and education | Free | Germigny-l'Exempt (48 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Easy | 3:00 | Besson (8.9 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 1:30 | Chantelle (33 km) |
 | Village visit | Easy | 1:00 | Hérisson (37 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 1:30 | Valignat (41 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 40 min | Bellerive-sur-Allier (47 km) |
