Hikes, walks and visits
o Hiking, horse and mountain bike trails, tennis, go karting, golf, archery, mountain climbing.
o The Colette Forest (5,000 acres) ten minutes away with beautiful sign posted paths for walking, riding or mountain bikes.
o Wolframines 10 minutes away – a plunge in the mining past of the region.
o The Arboretum de Balaine, the oldest private botanical and flower garden in France
o Vichy, Le Mont Dore, La Bourboule
o The Colette Forest (5,000 acres) ten minutes away with beautiful sign posted paths for walking, riding or mountain bikes.
o Wolframines 10 minutes away – a plunge in the mining past of the region.
o The Arboretum de Balaine, the oldest private botanical and flower garden in France
o Vichy, Le Mont Dore, La Bourboule
o The valley of the Sioule
o Charroux, one of the "most beautiful villages of France".
o Le Puy de Dôme 40kms away
o Barrages of Fades and viaduct
o 4 Viaducts in steel created by Gustave Eiffel
o Numerous old castles and churches
o Glass blower at the Four Winds crystal glassworks at Saulcet
o … etc.
o Charroux, one of the "most beautiful villages of France".
o Le Puy de Dôme 40kms away
o Barrages of Fades and viaduct
o 4 Viaducts in steel created by Gustave Eiffel
o Numerous old castles and churches
o Glass blower at the Four Winds crystal glassworks at Saulcet
o … etc.
Aquatic activities
o Fly fishing in the Sioule - 1km (Premiere Category)
o Fishing in ten communal lakes round about.
o Walks along the river at Chouvigny. 3 hiking trails (5, 12 and 14km) plus others.
o Water sports: Canoeing at Chouvigny and Ebreuil. French School of Canoeing, nature trails, adventure trails.
o Bathing at Bégues, Chouvigny, Ebreuil, Jenzat and Servant (not supervised).
and also...
o ULM, air ballooning.
There are so many places of interest for you to visit, and they are all so different, that it is impossible to list them all and to describe them in detail. In each chalet you will find a file giving all these details. Also, your hosts, Annette and Jean-Claude are available to advise you concerning the activity of your choice. For example ...
