Ferrières-sur-Sichon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
In Ferrières-sur-Sichon, the Grotte des Fées is located on the banks of the Sichon. The cave features stalactite and stalagmite formations and small cascades; its accessible cave network is 44 metres long. To protect hibernating bats, it is closed from 15 November to 15 March.
From the centre of Ferrières-sur-Sichon, drive towards La Guillermie to the hamlet of “Forest”, then follow the signs to the cave. The return journey takes around 40 minutes; sturdy footwear and a torch are recommended.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ferrières-sur-Sichon can focus their accommodation search specifically on this location.
Culture
The Château de Montgilbert was built around 1250 under Louis the Saint by the Saint-Gérand family. It is freely accessible all year round. Guided tours are available on request during construction work periods in the spring and summer holidays.
The Musée de Glozel opened in 1926 and displays more than 2,500 objects made of fired clay, stone and bone. These include remarkable animal engravings and sculptures, hermaphroditic idols, face urns and tablets. The hamlet of Glozel is located in the municipality of Ferrières-sur-Sichon in the Allier département; more than 2,500 objects were discovered there within eight years.
The Église Saint Désir can be visited daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It preserves parts of a predecessor church dating from the 12th century, including the lower section of the bell tower and a small apse.
History
The history of the Château de Ferrières can be traced back to the 14th century through its successive owners. François III de la Tour d’Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, was born at the Château de Ferrières on 25 January 1526. The Château de Ferrières is listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.
Visitor Information
Individual visitors can visit the Musée de Glozel during special openings. The dates are announced on the museum’s website and through its telephone information service.
The Maison de la Vallée du Sichon provides tourist information, issues the key to the Grotte des Fées, and sells local and regional products as well as handicrafts.
To the higher-level travel overview: Allier.
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