Chez nous, the wine is divine !
Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule © Luc Olivier – CDT Allier
Formerly fortified, the city of Saint-Pourçain was developed around an ancient monastery. The wine city reveals, along its alleys, its architectural secrets around the gigantic Sainte-Croix abbey church. Through the historical center, you will discover the Museum of Vine and Terroir, the belfry (clock tower) and its magnificent spiral staircase, the Benedictine courtyard, and more…
The Île de la Ronde and the Cordeliers are true green parentheses in the city. the Némusiens garden, an Eden-like garden, is also hidden in one of the streets. Hundreds of colors and odours will welcome you in this charming place, where more than 300 plant varieties are cultivated.
Sainte-Croix Church © D. Cléret 
Île de la Ronde © OT Val de Sioule
Do not forget to get to know the winegrowers of Saint-Pourçain ! They will welcome you to present you the AOC Saint-Pourçain vineyard, one of the oldest in France, and you will also be able to taste one (or many) of the vintages locally produced ! You will like the red grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Gamay, as well as the white grape varieties, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, with an honorable mention to our autochthonous white grape variety: the Tressallier.