ville-moulins - Moulins et sa r�gion en Pays Bourbon - Site officiel de l'Office de Tourisme

Direct access

Discover

Moulins National Stage Costume center Souvigny The Allier river The Bocage Bourbonnais Parks and gardens Museums & visits Castles to visit Romanesque Churches 360� church visits Craftworks Listen to our villages

Share this page

�MOULINS, Town of Art and History

Founded in 990, Moulins experienced a real boom when it was at the head of the Bourbon Duchy from 1327 to 1527. Headed by Pierre II and Anne of France, the eldest daughter of Louis XI, the court was heaving with artists of all kinds. Today Moulins is brimming with signs of the times of the Dukes, a heritage for you to discover with the town’s guide-lecturers.

Wander through the cobbled streets of the historical quarter where timber-framed houses rub shoulders with hotels and grand period property! Discover the Chapelle de la Visitation with its recently restored remarkable ceilings. Admire the treasures and masterpieces of the Visitation on show in H�tel Demoret! In other words, Moulins has countless delights just waiting to be discovered. �

�Moulins organises guided tours of the historical quarter and its emblematic monuments such as the Jacquemart, the chapelle de la Visitation, the courtyards. The programme for each season is available from the Tourist Office [more information]

Triptych of the master of Moulins

The Master of Moulins was attached to the court of the Dukes of Bourbon. Among his works, the excellently preserved triptych of Moulins cathedral dating back to the late 15th century or early 16th century. It represents the Apocalyptic Woman with donators, Duke Pierre II and Duchess Anne de Beaujeu with her daughter, Suzanne.

�
�

Cit�volution : Discover at h�tel Demoret, the 18th century town house, raised relief maps and models showing how the town has evolved over the ages. [more information]

Listen to our stories�about Moulins, its famous buildings and�history

�

Weather forecast in Moulins

© Office de Tourisme de Moulins et sa région
11, rue François Péron - BP 641 - 03006 MOULINS CEDEX
Tél.: 04 70 44 14 14 - Fax : 04 70 34 00 22