Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is a wine commune in Allier nestled between two rivers with elevations ranging from 226 to 306 meters (741 to 1,004 feet). The town displays traditional stone buildings and narrow winding streets that form its character.

The town grew around a monastery established in the 6th century by a freed slave who became a revered religious figure. This foundation shaped the settlement's development for over 1,500 years.

The name comes from a freed slave who became a religious figure in the 6th century and founded a monastery here. Winemaking remains deeply rooted in local identity and daily life.

The visitor information office at Rue Marcellin Berthelot is open Monday to Friday with extended weekend hours during summer months. Stop by to get oriented and find recommendations for local experiences and lodging.

The Sainte-Croix church houses a Cavaillé-Coll organ that disappeared for two decades before returning and undergoing complete restoration. This instrument represents a remarkable achievement in both musical and craftsmanship tradition.

Location: Allier

Location: arrondissement of Vichy

Elevation above the sea: 248 m

Shares border with: Bayet, Chareil-Cintrat, Contigny, Loriges, Louchy-Montfand, Montord, Paray-sous-Briailles, Saulcet, Varennes-sur-Allier

Address: 03500 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, France

Phone: +33470453527

Email: accueil@ville-saint-pourcain-sur-sioule.com

Website: https://ville-saint-pourcain-sur-sioule.com

GPS coordinates: 46.30750,3.28944

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:23