Allier, Europe’s last wild river

The Allier takes its source at Moure de la Gardille in Lozère (1485m), and then flows into the Loire at Bec d’Allier (167m).

This significant drop difference ensures an importante fluvial dynamic, guaranteeing water retention in the territory. The qualifier “wild” means that the river is free enough to meander or to spread widely on the surface, depending on its flow. The spectacular mobility of the river creates unique and preserved natural environments : alluvial forests, dry lawns, pastures, banks, sandbanks and pebbles.

What could be better than a canoe trip to be totally immersed within those landscapes ?

Or if you prefer hiking, follow the GR300 : Saint-Jacques en Bourbonnais paths, from Châtel-de-Neuvre to Monétay…