Moulins
This heritage-dense town on the river Allier in central France, Moulins is the historic capital of the Bourbonnais province and holds a walkable centre with a strong food-and-drink scene. Its listed buildings are numerous, and key attractions include the Maison Mantin, the Anne de Beaujeu Museum, and the National Center of Costume and Scenography. The town carries the official "Ville d'art et d'histoire" designation, and the wider region has UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach.
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- Population23,095
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 40 km25 mi
Nearest airports
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Moulins: quick answers
Where is Moulins?
Moulins is in Allier, France.
How do you get to Moulins?
The nearest airport is Charmeil, Allier (VHY), about 56 min away by road. The nearest train station is Moulins-sur-Allier, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Moulins?
The warmest month is July, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is May, with about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Moulins?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 51 restaurants, 7 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Moulins?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Decize. Moulins is listed among the day trips from Lyon.