Cultural heritage
Travel through history and art and discover our cultural heritage
In the Gorges du Haut-Allier, heritage is not only visited, it is felt and shared.
Push the doors of our castles, museums and religious buildings and let yourself be surprised by the treasures they hold.
The Haute-Loire, a land of history and culture, reveals through its villages and monuments a rich medieval heritage that reflects the deep soul of this valley, shaped by nature and humans over centuries.
Chilhac, a small town of character built on a lava flow overlooking the Allier River, bears witness to the region’s artistic and religious richness, as does Chanteuges with its 12th-century Benedictine priory dedicated to Saint Marcellin.
The church of Saint-Julien-des-Chazes, nestled in the heart of the gorges, charms with its simplicity and serenity, typical of Auvergne Romanesque art.
The parks and gardens in our region hide peaceful green havens perfect for relaxation, strolling, and discovery.
« He who has seen one cathedral ten times has seen something; he who has seen ten cathedrals once has seen but little »
Sinclair Lewis
