Franchesse tourism and travel guide

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Visit Franchesse: highlights and tourist information

Franchesse is situated in the Allier department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Franchesse in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Souvigny at 16 km and Moulins at 24 km.

Franchesse, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Souvigny

at 16 km (direction east-south-east)

The Priory Church of Saint-Peter and Saint-Paul with the tombes of the Dukes of...

See Souvigny guide

Moulins

at 24 km (direction east-south-east)

In the historic centre of Moulins it is the cathedral that is the most...

See Moulins guide

Herisson

at 29 km (direction west-south-west)

The ruined castle and the historic centre along the banks of the Aumance river...

See Herisson guide

Apremont-sur-Allier

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction west-south-west), in the Cher department

The story of the renewal of Apremont-sur-Allier is fascinating, and leads us to the...

See Apremont-sur-Allier guide

Nevers

at 41 km (direction north-north-east), in the Nievre department

The ancient centre of Nevers contains several interesting monuments and houses dating from the...

See Nevers guide

Saint-Pourcain-sur-Sioule

at 41 km (direction south-east)

The quiet town of Saint-Pourcain-sur-Sioule lacks major monuments but merits a stroll when you...

See Saint-Pourcain-sur-Sioule guide

Montlucon

at 47 km (direction west-south-west)

Periods of prosperity in the 12th, 15th and 19th centuries have each contributed monuments...

See Montlucon guide

Lapalisse

at 63 km (direction east-south-east)

The renaissance style Chateau de la Palice, its internal decorations and its gardens are...

See Lapalisse guide

Bourges Cathedral

Cathedral at 69 km (direction north-west), in the Cher department

The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive...

See Bourges Cathedral guide

Bourges

at 70 km (direction north-west), in the Cher department

Although Bourges is known for its stunning cathedral, it also has a substantial medieval...

See Bourges guide

Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur

at 70 km (direction north-west), in the Cher department

The Palais Jacques-Coeur is a charming medieval palace with impressive rooms and fireplaces in...

See Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Allier

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Map of places to visit near Franchesse

Markets in and near Franchesse

• Bourbon-l'Archambault: market Saturday (6km)
• Lurcy-Levis: market Monday (13km)
• Noyant-d'Allier: market Wednesday (19km)
• Sancoins: market Wednesday (23km)
• Cosne-d'Allier: market Tuesday (24km)
• Moulins: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
• Yzeure: market Wednesday (25km)
• Montmarault: market Wednesday (36km)
• Decize: market Friday (39km)
• Nevers: market Saturday all day (41km)

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Tourist attractions near Franchesse, France

What to do at Franchesse? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Franchesse.

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Apremont-sur-Allier (29km)

National Monuments

• Chareil-Cintrat Chateau (43km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Neris-les-Bains (48km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Martin (Ygrande) (3km)
• Eglise de Saint Georges (Bourbon-l'Archambault) (6km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Blet) (37km)
• Collegiale Saint Etienne (Dun-sur-Auron) (45km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Noirlac et Saint Etienne Prieuré (Bruere-Allichamps) (46km)
• Abbaye de La Celle (La Celle) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Jussy-Champagne) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Plaimpied-Givaudins) (60km)

Remarkable gardens

• Arboretum de Balaine (17km)
• Parc floral d'Apremont (30km)
• Forgeneuve (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Foret de Troncais (24km)

Towns of Art and history

• Moulins (24km)
• Nevers (41km)
• Montlucon (47km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Montmarault (36km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Saint-Amand-Montrond (42km)

Geography and distances

Franchesse is in the south of France at 24 kilometres from Moulins, the department capital (general information: Franchesse is 252 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Franchesse from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bourbon-l'Archambault, Limoise, Saint-Leopardin-d'Augy and Saint-Plaisir.

This page in French: Visiter Franchesse