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Sights, activities, places to stay and restaurants in Dompierre-sur-Besbre.
Things to see and do
© François GOGLINSÉglise Saint-Joseph
Self-guided tour. This 19th-century church was designed by Abbé Pougnet, an architect from Marseille, and replaces a dilapidated building that was demolished in 1872.
Illustrative photoDompierre-Sur-Besbre
Free admission. Dompierre was a new town… around the 12th century. At that time, it was a free zone.
Illustrative photoJardins inondables
Free entry. This garden was created to develop a floodplain area on the banks of the Besbre that had previously been left to run wild.
Illustrative photoParc La Roseraie
Free entry. A lovely spot for a stroll, leading to the Percières lake (with a picnic area, children’s playground, multi-sports ground, fitness trail, etc.).
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© François GOGLINSCinéma René Fallet
A 129-seat cinema + one disabled-accessible seat, equipped for digital and 3D films with 7.1 surround sound. The cinema is open all year round and screens films for all ages, children’s films and arthouse films.
Illustrative photoBalade des sept châteaux
This route forms a 67-kilometre loop, allowing you to explore the architectural heritage centred around seven castles in a peaceful, rural setting. This route is suitable for cyclists (mountain bikes/hybrid bikes) as well as walkers.
Illustrative photoBoucle autour de la Besbre
Set off to explore the Dompierre-sur-Besbre cycle route
Illustrative photoCafé associatif le Caquetoire
Le Caquetoire is a vibrant hub of collective action, designed to bring people together, identify the needs of the local area and try to meet them. It’s also a café where you can pop in for a drink on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Illustrative photoCircuit Dompierre sur Besbre - Saint Pourçain sur Besbre-Vaumas
Hire an e-bike and set off from the Dompierre-sur-Besbre tourist office. On the way, stop off at Thoury Castle and Beauvoir Castle to visit the gardens.
Illustrative photoCourt de tennis
Outdoor tennis court (fee applies).
Illustrative photoDu val de Besbre au val de Loire – variante par le Puy St-Ambroise
This route, covering 80 kilometres with 520 metres of elevation gain, will take you from the River Besbre to the River Loire through particularly picturesque countryside.
Illustrative photoEscape Game de la Tour
Félix has left you some clues – search around, look closely and solve the puzzles! The future of the stable is in your hands!
Illustrative photoÉtang Pinot
A Category 2 pond, peaceful and shaded (1.2 hectares), home to whitefish, pike, carp, zander and trout.
Illustrative photoLe PAL - Parc d'attractions et animalier
When the park closes its doors to the public, the adventure continues at the Lodges du Pal, with the ‘Indian Summer’ offer in October. Le PAL, a one-of-a-kind park in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Where to stay
Illustrative photo*Résidence Mélanie et Nicolas* Le C, 4 personnes
BEAUTIFUL NEW FLAT: On the first floor, right in the centre of Dompierre-sur-Besbre and a 7-minute drive from Le PAL. Enjoy this lovely flat for four people with family or friends – it’s the perfect place for a wonderful time, set in a superb, very peaceful park.
Illustrative photoAire de camping-car
Motorhome site in the town centre, 5 minutes from Le PAL.
Illustrative photoAire de service pour camping-car
Motorhome waste disposal point.
Illustrative photoAuberge de l'Olive
The Auberge de l’Olive offers you a warm and friendly welcome.
Illustrative photoChez Martine
We look forward to welcoming you to the first floor of our lovely, spacious house, set in a wooded park.
Illustrative photoGîte Les Chaussons d'Arlequine
In a small town with all the amenities, a village house with a courtyard and a small enclosed garden, situated 4 km from Le Pal theme park.
Illustrative photoGîte Les trésors à 2 pas du Pal
The flat “Les Trésors à 2 pas du Pal” is situated in the centre of Dompierre-sur-Besbre, just a few minutes’ drive from Le Pal wildlife park.
Illustrative photoHôtel la Roseraie
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via an outdoor kiosk
Illustrative photoLoC'Home
A small 30m² cottage on enclosed grounds, suitable for 2 people, and accommodating one young child aged 3 or under.
Illustrative photoMeublé Ô Grand Méchant Loup
Family room for 4 people and a baby. 4 single or double bedrooms (120 cm beds) Fully equipped kitchen to be shared with other guests in a friendly atmosphere.
Where to eat
Illustrative photoBoulangerie Les Délices de Dompierre
Artisan bakery. Snacks, sandwiches, pastries, cakes, etc.
Illustrative photoBoulangerie Pâtisserie Tachon
TACHON Bakery offers a wide selection of high-quality products. Everything is made in-house.
Illustrative photoChez Amina
Kebab snack bar. Specialities from Djibouti and Ethiopia.
Illustrative photoHôtel-Restaurant La Roseraie (La belle époque)
A cosy setting in the heart of Dompierre. Close to Le PAL Home-cooked food
Illustrative photoLe Repère gourmand
Kebab, couscous, pizzas, paninis, burgers...
Illustrative photoLes bocaux d'Iris
Les Bocaux d'Iris: fresh, handmade produce in jars....
Illustrative photoÔ Grand Méchant Loup
Fresh, seasonal produce, quality meats, farmhouse cheeses, homemade desserts. Homemade burgers Vegetarian dishes on the menu.
Illustrative photoRanch King
Discover Ranch King in Dompierre-sur-Besbre: delicious pizzas, burgers, kebabs and salads. A real treat guaranteed.
Local produce
Illustrative photoGAEC Chez le proux
An organic family farm specialising in organic goat and dairy cattle farming in the village of Dompierre-sur-Besbre. We process the milk on the farm in our own cheese dairy.
Illustrative photoLa cave buissonnière
Mobile wine merchant La Cave Buissonnière is a mobile wine merchant specialising in natural wines and craft beers from various regions of France.
Illustrative photoLapin plein champs - Élevage de lapins
Lapins plein-champs is a local supplier of responsibly reared rabbits raised in the open air.
Illustrative photoProducteur Micro Ferme du Bourbonnais
You can pop into the micro-farm shop and choose the amount of vegetables you need for the week. The shop is open every Wednesday!
Shops and craftspeople
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© EponimmMairie de Dompierre-sur-Besbre
The town hall is a local authority whose main role is to meet the day-to-day needs of the local population.
Illustrative photoA la Presse
Newsagents, bookshops, tobacconists, CBD, e-cigarettes, FDJ, PMU.
Illustrative photoAÉSIO mutuelle
AÉSIO mutuelle offers a wide range of products and services for individuals and businesses: personal protection and pension savings. It also provides other types of insurance, such as motor insurance, mortgage insurance and home insurance...
Illustrative photoAssurance Groupama
The Groupama branch in Dompierre-sur-Besbre is open by appointment. Please feel free to call an adviser or make an appointment to find out more about our car, home, health, loan, savings, pension and leisure insurance solutions.
Illustrative photobi 1
A French supermarket chain selling mainly food and household goods.
Illustrative photoBorne de recharge électrique (voiture) - Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Charging point.
Illustrative photoBoucherie Charcuterie Dumont- Poncelet
Butcher’s, delicatessen and ready meals.
Illustrative photoBoucherie Chez Camille et Simon
Camille and Simon are keeping the tradition alive with an artisan charcuterie that delights food lovers, thanks to homemade products such as string-tied andouillette, as well as other specialities prepared on the premises – come and discover them or rediscover them.
Illustrative photoImprae - Atelier Studio de Créations Artisanales
Design of decorative objects, lighting, tableware, furniture and wall hangings. Bespoke projects and limited editions. Collaborations with local craftspeople, designers and architects. Introductory workshops for children and adults.
Illustrative photoJardinerie SARL Duchalet
The company helps private individuals with the design and maintenance of their gardens and parks.
Hire and transport
Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 24 October 2026.
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Tourist information office listed in the Sirene register (SIREN 911257244). Contact details to be provided by the office.