Population - 345,000   (1,067,000)

Area - 7,340 km²   (1,663)

Population density - 47    (642)

(comparative figs - Surrey UK)

Towns with over 3,000 people

Avermes   3,966
Bellerive-sur-Allier   8,448
Commentry   7,204
Cusset   13,385
Desertines   4,646
Domerat   8,812
Dompierre-sur-Bresbe   3,477
Gannat   5,838
Lapalisse   3,332
Montlucon   41,362
Moulins   21,892
Saint-Germain-des-Fosses   3,686
Saint-Pourcain-sur-Sioule   5,266
Varennes-sur-Alliers   4,072
Vichy   26,528
Yzeure   12,696

Main town

Moulins

370 miles - 6 hours - from Calais

What is it really like for holidays in Allier

Allier is part of the high ground of the Massif Central

Ancient forests - Deep river gorges - Mountains - leafy wooded countryside - a huge variety of natural habitat and landscapes

Walking - cycling - horse riding - canoeing - fishing - even just paddling - this is a summer outdoor activity paradise

The upland countryside is Allier

The three main towns each have their own character and with the remote nature of Allier each is worth a visit

Vichy we all know of - also a wonderful elegant laid back old spa town - worldwide queen of spas

Montlucon with 15th century castle and 19th century industry

Moulins the ancient medieval capital

Must visit places

Vichy

The Queen of Spas

Moulins

The medieval capital

Montlucon

15th century castle - 19 century industry














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