Varennes-Sur-Allier: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Culture and History
In Varennes-sur-Allier, the Chapelle de la Ronde stands on a hill overlooking the Allier and the railway line. It is a Romanesque chapel dating from the 11th century. Every year on 15 August, a Mass is held there for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, followed by a procession during which the statue is carried along the surrounding country lanes.
Archaeological excavations in Varennes-sur-Allier uncovered a necropolis, several hundred objects from the Roman period, and Merovingian coins. Arkéocité is a venue dedicated to archaeology and the Gallo-Roman period. The medieval ville franche of Varennes-sur-Allier was protected by fortifications in the 14th century.
A surviving section of the famous Nationale 7 in Varennes-sur-Allier follows the route of the historic road that crossed the town from west to east. Billy Castle is a historic site in the area around Varennes-sur-Allier. The Archives départementales de l’Allier are located in the wider region surrounding Varennes-sur-Allier.
Renting a holiday apartment can be part of planning your trip to Varennes-sur-Allier.
Water and Trails
The Piscine communautaire is an outdoor swimming pool with several heated leisure pools, water fountains, and slides. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The Promenade du Valençon offers a viewpoint over the terraced gardens of Varennes-sur-Allier.
For the higher-level travel overview: Allier.
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