Things to do in Auvergne
- Hiking trail les BerniardsDuration about 40 minutes. From the campsite, turn left on the D 50. Take 1st path right, continue along the meadow to the crossroads. Turn left at the crossroads. Continue to the junction with the D 50, turn left here onto the D 50. Take 1st path right, end of path left on the D 122, turn left past the sports field and you will arrive back at the campsite.
- Hiking trail Lac de Guéry (3,2km)
Distance from the campsite by car 65km (1 hour travel time) A walking trail of 3.2km along the lake Lac de Guéry with an altitude difference of 61 meters. View all information about the hiking trail here: Hiking trail Lac de Guéry - Visit the city of Vichy
Distance from the campsite by car 50km (50 min travel time) About Vichy Vichy is a town in central France, with less than 30,000 inhabitants. The center exudes tranquility and it is located on the Allier River that flows through the city and it is just above Clermont-Ferrant. The town is forever linked to World War II during which it was the capital of Vichy-France. A black period in French history. Originally Clermont-Ferrant was designated… Read more: Visit the city of Vichy - Visit the city of Riom
Distance from the campsite by car 30km (35 min travel time) Riom is an art and history city in Auvergne. The city has several attractions to offer. For example, the city has a monument Basilica Saint-Amable, museum Francisque Mandet, museum of Auvergne, motorcycle museum Musee A.Baster and a golf course for golf lovers. Saturday mornings all year round there is a market not far from the town hall. You can also get to Riom by… Read more: Visit the city of Riom - Le QG Escape Game in Riom
A great escape game to do with your family, friends or colleagues! And the game is fun to do as an activity in rainy weather because it is indoors. They are open Wednesday through Sunday. Le QG Escape Game has been around since September 2021 and is very popular according to previous visitors. The address of the escape game is: 3 Place Jean-Baptiste Laurent 63200 in Riom. The duration of the game is about 1… Read more: Le QG Escape Game in Riom - Volcano of Lemptégy
Distance from campsite 35km (35 min travel time) More information can be found at: https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com/nl/formulieren/vulkaan-van-lemptegy RatesAdult: € 13 to € 18Child : € 10,50 to € 15 - Panorama train Puy de Dôme
The electric train “Panoramique des Dômes” will take you to the top of the volcanoes while enjoying the beautiful colors and light of the varied landscape. This beautiful, well-protected area is not called a “Grand Site de France” for nothing. In the heart of the regional natural park, you can now enjoy any season. There are many activities for young and old: tourist information points, ruins of the Temple of Mercury, hiking trails to the… Read more: Panorama train Puy de Dôme - Parc le Pal
Parc le Pal is an amusement park and zoo in one in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Bresbe. This is 92 km from the campground. (1.5 hours travel time) Rates are for adults between €32 – €37 and for children between €27 – €32. The park is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is open all days in high season, after that there are separate opening days. The website displays a calendar with the opening days. You can… Read more: Parc le Pal
Environment of Auvergne
The campground is within walking distance of the idyllic village of Blot l’Eglise, with the Puy de Dôme in the background. In the village are: village store, artisan bakery, knife and pen maker, hairdresser, old church and not to forget the artisan huilerie.
This is an oil mill that, among other things, makes nut oil (delicious on salads). About 2 km from the campsite is a sheep cheese farm, a riding school and an art gallery, all of which are well worth a visit.
The area has a wealth of unique landscapes, many (crater) lakes and rivers, volcanoes, churches and castles and a wide variety of leisure possibilities. This makes Puy de Dôme an area full of surprises for young and old, where you can make a thousand and one discoveries.
If you want to know more about this area read the book “Enchanting Auvergne” by Gabi Bertram.
