The Église Saint-Martial in Contigny preserves a Romanesque chancel, two bays and a transept dating from the 11th century.
When planning a trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Contigny.
Culture
The Église Saint-Martial is permanently open for independent visits, with an explanatory document available. It also houses a stone statue of Saint Catherine dating from the 15th century, as well as notable paintings from the 15th and 17th centuries.
In the wider region around Contigny is Billy Castle, a historic site. The Archives départementales de l'Allier are also located in the wider region.
A neo-Renaissance castle chapel is located in the wooded grounds of the Chateau de la Cour.
Nature
The Val d’Allier nature reserve includes Contigny. It stretches along both banks of the river over around 1,450 hectares and approximately 20 kilometres. It includes gravel banks, sandy beaches, oxbow lakes, wooded slopes, meadows, heathland and alluvial forests.
Things to Do
The Le village de Philippe Valette – PR 28 circular hiking trail is 11 km long, moderately difficult and listed with a stated duration of three hours, as well as 305 m of ascent and 227 m of descent. The trail also offers a viewpoint overlooking Contigny.
The Circuit moto en Val de Sioule is an almost 200 km circular route for motorcyclists.
The Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc regional nature park is located in the wider region around Contigny.
