It was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais .
Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790 .
Allier was created from parts of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais .
Allier is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790 .