An area of lakes, forestry and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated some 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Montluçon at the junction of the D993 and the D64 roads.
Between 1905 and 1955, the commune had a goldmine at Le Chatelet, which produced 11 tonnes of gold in those years.
The commune is served by a TER railway.
The river Tardes, classified Natura 2000, forms all of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Cher, 4 km (2.5 mi) northwest of the village.
Population
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1962
636
—
1968
689
+8.3%
1975
623
−9.6%
1982
715
+14.8%
1990
756
+5.7%
1999
755
−0.1%
2008
793
+5.0%
Sights
The church, dating from the nineteenth century.
The church at St.Radegonde, dating from the twelfth century.
The church of St.Martial at Le Châtelet, dating from the twelfth century.