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Little City of CharacterHérisson, a prickly medieval town!

Hérisson, a small town of character

First, the ruins of the Château des Ducs de Bourbon on its rocky outcrop, then the bend in the River Aumance which frames the medieval fortified walls…

You’re in Hérisson!

Visiting Hérisson, a ‘Petite Cité de Caractère®’, means going from one discovery to the next through a maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

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MALAURY BUIS

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The many faces of Hérisson

The tranquillity of the banks of the Aumance, the exquisite Saint-Pierre Church in Châteloy, the Porte de l’Enfer and the Porte de Gateuil all bear witness to the village’s astonishing cultural richness. A vibrant community since the 19th century, the town has managed to retain its artistic spirit and offers visitors theatre and music festivals, artist residencies and numerous exhibitions.

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Another charming and remarkable city

Ainay-le-Château

A medieval village in the north of the region

The charming medieval town of Ainay-le-Château owes its glorious past to its strategic geographical location, at the junction of the Berry and the Pays de Tronçais regions in the Bourbonnais. From dried-up moats to restored ramparts, from the Porte de l’Horloge to the Maison des Gardes, via the Church of Saint-Étienne and the Chapel of Saint-Roch; a stroll through Ainay le Château reveals a wealth of heritage gems…

Although its fortified castle has now disappeared, Ainay remains a remarkable village.

Discover and explore

whilst playing!

Pépit’ app: treasures are all around you!
Pique your curiosity by following Bianka on a 4 km walk in Hérisson
Explore and discover with Koa in Meaulne-Vitray over 3 km
Discover the castle at Ainay-le-Château in the company of Scoti over 3 km
Free game.

Hérisson Castle is open to the public at all times.

Find our programme of varied guided tours, running throughout the year, in the‘Events’ section.

We also offergroup tours all year round, subject to booking.

For enquiries and bookings, please contact the Tourist Office on 04 70 67 55 89.