Leisure
Maison de George Sand à Nohant-Vic
George Sand - French novelist (1804-1876) She wrote about 120 works. Praised for her writing skills and her emancipation, she pretended to be a man in public to make it easier to move and express herself. She has been married several times and had a relationship with Chopin for a long time, with whom she lived in Nohant. He composed many well-known works there. She wrote the novella Les maîtres Sonneurs. The hiking course Sur les pas des Maitres Sonneurs is a tribute to this. Her domain in Nohant is national heritage and museum.
Les Pierres Jaumâtres
The Jaumâtres Stones Legendary (listed) site where huge blocks of granite emerge and stand in an improbable balance. It offers a panoramic view of Berry, Bourbonnais and the Boussac Valley. Next to it is a restaurant and leisure parc Le Chalet the Pierres Jaumâtres.
Brocantes
Boussac Brocante, TROC03 or Emmaeus in Montluçon. and the well known fleemarkets all around in summer.
Overview Brocantes
Markets
Marché de Saint-Août (50km) Tuesday from 07:00 - 13:30 Boussac (12km) Thursday from 8:30 - 12:00
The Lake of Sidiailles
Sidiailles' Lake: a great place to spent a warm sunny day. Enjoy swimming, a tree adventure, the giant zip lines or waterbikes & canoe.
Vulcania
Vulcania: an exploration parc with activities about the discovery of volcanoes. A place where you will have fun and discover the secrets of volcanism, our planet and the solar system.
Vulcania
The Wolves of Chabrières
Land of the Wolves of Chabrières: animal parc near Guéret. Guided tours, wolf feeding, nocturnal listening and much more
Wolvepark Chabrieres
Parc Le Pal
Amusement parc: 30 attractions for the family and a zoo with over a 1000 wild animals .
Le Pal
Montluçon
Medieval city centre and Castle of the Dukes of Bourbon. visit Mupop, museum of popular Music
Bourges
Bourges, Capital of Berry and European Capital of Culture 2028. To name a few highlights: Cathedral of Saint-Étienne de Bourges Unesco heritage, Palace Jacques Cœur, The Marshes of Bourges in the middle of the city, Castle of the Dukes the Berry.
Vichy
On July 15, 2026, the Queen of Spa Towns will be at the heart of the excitement: Vichy will host the start of a stage of the Tour de France!
Clermont Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is a university city in central France, bordered by the volcanic Chaîne des Puys mountains. Near the fountains and statues of Place de Jaude square are the Gothic Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral, constructed from lava stone, and the Romanesque Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port, with mosaics. Northwest of the city is the Puy-de-Dôme, the volcano-themed Vulcania amusement park and museum with interactive shows.