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Montluçon is linked with surrounding regions and towns via four main road axes, plus the highway A71 from Orléans to Clermont-Ferrand; through a railway linking in the North Vierzon then Paris (3-5h). Formerly the canal de Berry linked Montluçon towards the north.
Exploring Montlucon. A visit to Montlucon will focus in the streets of the historical centre around the Chateau of the Dukes of Bourbon. This chateau dates from the 15th century, and although quite modest in size it dominates the town centre giving views across much of the surrounding region.
Montlucon is in the south of France at 61 kilometres from Moulins, the department capital (general information: Montlucon is 280 kilometres from Paris).
Montluçon: two atmospheres, two sets... Nestled against the castle of the Dukes of Bourbon, the medieval city with its narrow streets, offers a peaceful stroll punctuated with beautiful half-timbered houses and mansions, witnesses of the great hours of Montluçon.
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Montluçon, town, Allier département, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, central France, northwest of Clermont-Ferrand. It is located on the Cher River a little below the point where it emerges from the gorges of its upper course.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
From here you become aware of the importance of the castle and its protective role for Montluçon. Orientation tables show you the points not to be missed. The medieval city, huddled around the castle, was protected by powerful ramparts.
Montluçon is a commune in central France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, on the Cher river. It is the commune in the department with largest population, although the department's préfecture is in the smaller city of Moulins. The town is the historical capital of the old province of Bourbonnais and was part of the mediaeval Duchy of Bourbon.
