Saint-Christophe-en-Bourbonnais

Saint-Christophe-en-Bourbonnais (, ; known as Saint-Christophe until 31 December 2022; ) is a commune in the Allier department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.

Geography

Saint-Christophe-en-Bourbonnais is surrounded by the communes of Billezois, Saint-Prix, Le Breuil, Isserpent, Molles, and Saint-Étienne-de-Vicq. Saint-Christophe-en-Bourbonnais lies about from Vichy.

The south of the commune is rolling hills and valleys, whereas the north is flatter and more favorable to agriculture. Le Mourgon, the principal stream of the commune is 18 km long and separates these two parts.

Population

Its inhabitants are called Christophais.

Sights

• Bruyères Reservoir, known for its fly fishing.
• Two 19th-century churches.

See also

• Communes of the Allier department

References