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| | Allier Tourism |
 | | The department of the Allier, in the Massif Central in the Auvergne, is much appreciated for its landscapes: its gorges, its ancient forests, its mountains, its leafy bocage countryside… a land where tourism and leisure go hand in hand, a country for walks, horseriding, cycling and water-based activities of all kinds… |
 | | Cradle of the Bourbon dynasty and fief of the lords of La Palice, the Allier is also a land teeming with castles, fortresses and stately homes waiting to be discovered on visits or on your breaks in gîtes, hotels, campsite, youth hostel and touring lets. |
 | | And as for festivities, the bustling spas, the medieval fairs, the markets with their local produce and products are among the attractions that promise visitors a particularly colourful atmosphere… |
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