There are many different and varied
activities in the area, a few of which are listed below. There are many other
activities and information leaflets are available in the gîte.
 |
There is rock climbing at Job and also paragliding. |
|
There is a touristique train, going past the château
through the heart of the valley. It has a raised observation area for a better
view. It runs all summer and also at several other times during the year.
|
|
There are many rural walks from the gîte
and also slightly further afield.
|
|
There are 2 churches in Arlanc, one of which is 12th
century.
|
|
At La Chaise-Dieu (the chair of God)
there is a wonderful
abbey, a museum of wood, a museum of wax, and many cafés.
During August, the abbey hosts a superb classical music and choral festival.
|
|
Just North of Ambert; there is a area for ski de
fond (cross-country skiing) with
peaks at over 1500m and good tracks in the winter.
|
|
There are many birds of prey to be seen in the area and in
the forests.
|
|
There is a "Plan d'Eau" 1 km the other side of Arlanc
which also has an open air swimming pool and tennis courts just along side. Also
in Ambert, there is a covered swimming pool with water slides and this is open
throughout the year.
|
|
The "Musée
de la Dentelle" (which is in
fact a Lace museum and not one of dentistry as many people think!) is in Arlanc
with guided tours available on request.
|
|
There is a honey farm locally (again with guided tours)
where you can see the bees at work and buy products made on the farm.
|
|
The Jardin pour la Terre is a 6 hectare site near to the
Plan d'Eau which is a large map of the world, planted out with trees and flowers
from their native countries.
|
|
In Ambert, there is a museum for agricultural and
steam machinery as well as a Cheese museum for the local Fourme d'Ambert that is produced there.
|
|
Heading out of Ambert towards St Etienne, there is a Paper
museum where there are guided tours and you can also see the paper being made in
the traditional way.
|
