Capital (préfecture): Moulins.
Major cities: Montluçon (the largest city) and Vichy (known for its spa and thermal baths).
Name: Named after the Allier River.
The department is located in the northern part of the former Bourbonnais region and is characterized by rolling landscapes, forests (such as the vast Tronçais Forest), rivers, and a mix of agriculture and nature.
Famous attractions include Vichy (a spa town), medieval villages, castles, and the natural beauty of the Massif Central.
The climate is mild and humid.
In short: a peaceful, green, and historic department in the heart of France, with a strong agricultural and touristic focus (especially thermal baths and heritage).
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