Beaune-d'Allier: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Château de Salbrune combines several clearly datable structural elements: the ensemble includes a 15th-century round tower and a main building dating from 1689 to 1698, which originates from the 17th century. The original complex of fortified buildings around a quadrangular courtyard with water-filled moats is still recognisable in its layout. The medieval round tower is partially protected by its listing as a Monument historique dated 9 June 1992.

History and Culture

The Parcours historique de Beaune-d'Allier comprises 25 information boards at the most important local sites. They contain historical texts, anecdotes and legends, as well as photographs and documents. In addition, there is the Saint-Aignan church, with a nave dating from the 12th century and extensions from the 16th and 19th centuries. The Fontaine Saint-Aignan is a Christianised Gallic sacred spring associated with the healing of eye ailments.

The history of the former railway is also present in the town: the Halte de Salbrune is one of the few surviving examples of the metre-gauge Tacot railway line.

When planning a trip, the wish to rent a holiday apartment in Beaune-d'Allier may take centre stage.

Paths and Landscape

The Parcours historique de Beaune-d'Allier comprises a 4.3 km route to the former fortified town and a 9.4 km Tacot route starting from Salbrune. Another trail connection is provided by the PR1 Sentier des Potiers: the 13 km circular hike has an elevation gain of 207 metres, and the stated duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes. The trail begins at the church car park in Beaune-d'Allier and follows in the footsteps of potters who worked in Beaune-d'Allier for more than 300 years. The varied landscapes of Beaune-d'Allier make for interesting hikes.

Local Connection

Beaune-d'Allier has a fermier-aubergiste, that is, a farm offering food and hospitality.

Other town pages: Trévol, Barrais-Bussolles, Serbannes, Murat, Sanssat, Doyet, Mercy, Néris-Les-Bains.

To the higher-level travel overview: Allier.