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Saint Christophe, Allier

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Country
  
France

Department
  
Allier

Canton
  
Lapalisse

Area
  
28.02 km²

Population
  
481 (1999)

Region
  
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Arrondissement
  
Vichy

Intercommunality
  
Pays de Lapalisse

Local time
  
Tuesday 6:09 PM

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Weather
  
17°C, Wind N at 8 km/h, 48% Humidity

Saint-Christophe is a commune in the Allier department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.

Contents

Map of 03120 Saint-Christophe, France

Geography

Saint-Christophe is surrounded by the communes of Billezois, Saint-Prix, Le Breuil, Isserpent, Molles, and Saint-Étienne-de-Vicq. Saint-Christophe lies about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) 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

The population of the commune peaked in the 1890s and has since returned to the level of the 17th century.

Sights

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

    Saint-Christophe, Allier Wikipedia