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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Expore to area on signposted paths by horse or mountain bike.
Enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre and the Hôtel Gergovia (sauna, steam room and gym), ice-skating rink in July and August, summer sledging, horse-riding centre, fishing on the lakes and rivers... and in season, watersports, and swimming in the lake.
In addition, buy a "forfait loisirs" pass and benefit from reductions on numerous activities throughout the resort.
Entertainment for adults and children (concertsn balls, folklore and conference are scheduled during the summer saeson).
There is also a cinema, a nightclubs and various shops.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed, up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
A land of impressive mountains and 'puys', long extinguished volcanos, set in the heart of France with, on one side, the Tarn gorges and its ravines and crevices, its rivers of clear water with healing power : a real garden of Eden for campers. On the other side stands Le Puy en Velay, holy city for thousands of years and one of the stations on the way to Compostella; sheep grazing on the green soft sloping fields of grass and ewes'milk is the raw material from which the famous cheese is made in Roquefort.
Hills covered with heather, sparkling torrents and cascades, prairies planted with chestnut trees make for an attractive landscape.
Whatever the season, this is a marvellously rich area. Country walking, mountain biking in stunning surroundings, the Auvergne region has all it takes for you to stay for a while in what could be otherwise called Heaven.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
