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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SouvignySouvigny - Wikipedia

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   Souvigny (French pronunciation:) is a commune in the Allier department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. Today the main town of a canton of the Allier department, Souvigny has long been one of the major towns in the Bourbonnais (of which it was once the capital), and the royal House of Bourbon was based there.

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3. www.francethisway.com › places › souvignySouvigny France travel and tourism, attractions and sightseeing...

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   The Priory Church of Saint-Peter and Saint-Paul is a roman style church dating from the 11th and 15th centuries and built due to the importance of the town as a pilgrimage centre, and because it was an important centre for the Dukes of Burgundy who at that stage ruled much of the region. The church is very interesting with several features that wil...

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   After visiting the church you can visit the museum next to the church, which contains some interesting artefacts from the town's past. Of particular interest in the museum is a tall stone column that depicts the signs of the zodiac, animals and monsters, and typical work activities called the 'calendrier de Souvigny' - be sure to allow time for a g...

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   The surrounding region will also be of interest to church enthusiasts: there are several villages close to Souvigny with interesting examples of roman style churches, typically dating from the 11th to 13th centuries.

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4. fr.wikipedia.org › wiki › SouvignySouvigny — Wikipédia

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   Souvigny est une commune française située dans le département de l' Allier en région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Située au cœur du Bourbonnais, la ville est le berceau de la famille des Bourbons, dont elle fut une ville importante de la seigneurie de Bourbon. La ville est traversée par la Queune et son affluent le Ris Malnoce.

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   Things to Do in Souvigny, France: See Tripadvisor's 559 traveler reviews and photos of Souvigny tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Souvigny. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   In the green heart of France, North of the Massif Central, Souvigny is a monastic city mixing art, culture and faith. A remarkable example of Romanesque architecture, it is recognised as a “Grand Site” of the Auvergne region.

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   Today the capital of the canton of the Allier, Souvigny retains a unique heritage associated with its affiliation to the powerful Abbey of Cluny. Cradle…

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   Souvigny is in the south of France at 11 kilometres from Moulins, the department capital (general information: Souvigny is 266 kilometres from Paris).