Allier in spring
The season when Auvergne wakes up. Lakes still on the chilly side, hikes along the melting snow, transhumance in May.
Weather
Mild by day, cool at night. Waterfalls in full flow, everything turns green again.
The département in brief
Vichy, châteaux, forests: northern Auvergne, refined.
⚠️ Good to know: Avoid summits > 1500m before mid-May (ice possible in the morning).
The essentials
Not to miss in spring
A seasonal selection across the whole of Auvergne. For our addresses in Allier, see below.
- See the Sancy waterfalls in full flow
- Look for crocuses and daffodils in Murat-le-Quaire
- Walk the transhumance at Le Lioran
- Taste farmhouse St-Nectaire as it comes out of winter
Allier
12 places to discover
Editorial selection in Allier, to filter by what you fancy this season.
Les Caudalies
4.8Vichy · Allier
1869 reviews
MuPop · Musée des Musiques Populaires
4.7Montluçon · Allier
1055 reviews
Parc Napoléon III
4.6Vichy · Allier
3464 reviews
Le PAL
4.6Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre · Allier
27033 reviews
Spa Suite Vichy
4.9Vichy · Allier
284 reviews
Maison Mantin
4.8Moulins · Allier
407 reviews
Centre national du costume et de la scène (CNCS)
4.5Moulins · Allier
3233 reviews
La Cristallière
4.7Saint-Rémy-en-Rollat · Allier
545 reviews
Natural Wake Park
4.8Paray-sous-Briailles · Allier
380 reviews
La Maison du Prince de Condé
4.8Charroux · Allier
162 reviews
V and B Montluçon
4.5Montluçon · Allier
939 reviews
Musée Anne-de-Beaujeu
4.6Moulins · Allier
487 reviews