Church of Notre-Dame, Châtel-Montagne

Located at Droiturier in the Allier, the Saint Nicholas Priory Church dates from the 11th-12th century. This beautiful Romanesque church, with some elements of Gothic style, has fascinating furnishings and décor; you will be able to admire historical capitals and neo-classical murals made in Trompe l'Oeil. Outside, a landscape restoration shows the whole priory as it was before.

With its statue of the Virgin which stands at 42 m and its bell tower which culminates at 67 m, the Church of Saint-Blaise already draws the gaze from the crossing of the Allier. It is embedded in Old Vichy built on the rock of CÈlestins. This art deco gem incorporates the ´old church´, dedicated from the very beginning to Notre-Dame.

The Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church, built in the 13th century, dominates the entire village of Saint-André-d'Apchon. The 16th century vaulting of the Gothic nave, that is covered with glazed tiles that form a colorful decor with exceptional geometric patterns, required the construction of a frame, and forms a true work of art that deserves a visit. Note the stained glass windows and sixteenth century stalls and the many statues of polychrome gilt wood and stone.