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A town on the left bank…
Bellerive-sur-Allier sits on the left bank of the River Allier, in the Auvergne region of central France. Close to the famous spa town of Vichy, Bellerive-sur-Allier manages to retain its own identity, and is a popular location for those whose interests tend towards the sporting, as the town has excellent sports facilities close at hand. Set in a lovely landscape of green meadows and peaceful lakes, Bellerive-sur-Allier offers most facilities and is only ten minutes from all the amenities of the main town of Vichy.
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Well hydrated
Bellerive-sur-Allier is in a great position for those who enjoy the benefits of spa treatments and mineral waters, as the town lies close to both Vichy and Volvic. Spa treatments are available at many venues, including some of the large and luxurious hotels which characterise the area.
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Shopping and dining
As Bellerive-sur-Allier is popular with tourists, the town has a number of hotels and campsites on its outskirts. This has led to the development of some excellent sporting and leisure facilities, and Bellerive-sur-Allier also offers a good selection of shops and restaurants. The town of Vichy, just ten minutes walk away, has even more great shopping and dining to discover.
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Sports facilities
For sports fans there is a superb golf course, tennis, horse-riding and cycling all locally available. Those who enjoy a flutter on the horses will also be pleased to find there is a good race track locally which hosts regular meetings.
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Day tripping…
Exploring the Allier and the Auvergne from Bellerive-sur-Allier is no problem. The town lies in the south of the department, and thus is not far from the arts town of Riom, which makes a very pleasant destination for those seeking a change from thermal spas! The Auvergne is also known for its chateaux and it is definitely worth a trip to see Bost Castle, a fifteenth century castle only a couple of kilometres from the town. Lovers of mediaeval history will also enjoy the beautiful mediaeval town of Le Crozet, which has old winding streets and half-timbered houses, exuding a real feeling of days gone by.
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How to get there
If you wish to get to Bellerive-sur-Allier by air, you can choose to fly to Lyon, Tours or Limoges. Ryanair flies to both Tours and Limoges, the latter also being served by flybe. Lyon is served by Air France, British Airways, bmibaby, easyJet and bmi. Travelling by train is a good option, as there is a train station in the town. If you are driving, you will find Bellerive-sur-Allier off the A712 motorway.
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Property prices and availability in and around Bellerive-sur-Allier
Property prices in the Auvergne are generally quite low, as the area is still relatively undiscovered. The situation is changing, however, as the region slowly increases in popularity, so don’t wait too long!
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BELLERIVE-SUR-ALLIER AT A GLANCE |
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HOTELS IN BELLERIVE-SUR-ALLIER
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