Moulins Cathedral – Medieval Village of Souvigny loop from Moulins-sur-Allier

Moulins Cathedral – Medieval Village of Souvigny loop from Moulins-sur-Allier

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Moulins Cathedral – Medieval Village of Souvigny loop from Moulins-sur-Allier

02:39

58.4km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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1.15 km

Moulins Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

This cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Moulins and a national monument. It was built in the 15th and 16th centuries in the Flamboyant Gothic style, then enlarged …

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9.76 km

The Via Allier in the Moladier Forest

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Many animals find refuge in this imposing oak grove, formerly owned by the Dukes of Bourbon. It's a very pleasant cycle along this shaded road.

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44.8 km

Medieval Village of Souvigny

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A medieval village in Bourbonnais, a major Cluniac site and former necropolis of the Dukes of Bourbon, this is a must-see. Stop by the abbey church, visit the local artisan …

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44.9 km

Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul, Souvigny

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Souvigny is a French commune located in the Allier department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Located in the heart of Bourbonnais, the city is the cradle of the Bourbon family, of …

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44.9 km

Priory church and necropolis of the Dukes of Bourbon

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The town of Souvigny was chosen by the Bourbon dynasty as the religious capital of its duchy. Thus, the commune became the necropolis of all the Bourbon lords.

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56.0 km

View of the Allier River and Moulins from Les Durantats

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Not far from here, in Nevers, is where the Allier River ends its course in the Loire. The view from here is picturesque. Take the time to take some photos. From here, you have a beautiful view of Moulins.

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