Swimming With the many rivers and lakes, water is a few steps away in the green heart of France. Bonneblond has its own lake and swimming pool, perfect for waterfun moments. Is the weather a little less and still want to swim? That is about 25 minutes away in Saint-Victor near Montlucon in the pool Aqualudique de la Loue. The lac of Sidialles, a 15-minute drive from Bonneblond, offers opportunities for paddle boating, canoeing and the daredevils can make a climbing course high in the trees. Click here for more information Wildwater sports in the Auvergne The Auvergne is the perfect spot to practice wildwater sports. The hilly landscape with many rivers offer many challenges for rafting, canoeing and wildwater swimming. Click here for more information

The cities of Montlucon (15-20 minutes) and Bourges (50 minutes) are your towns for shopping while staying in Bonneblond.

Fashion shops and large supermarkets such as Leclerc and Auchan can be found there.

Auvergne is a paradise for the fisherman who fish in lakes and rivers! Besides that you can fish in the lake at Bonneblond (to put back the fish should at all times) there are many other possibilities where the fisherman can enjoy themselves. Click here for more information.

The golf courses of the Auvergne are hidden in the romantic landscapes or sometimes challenging on the edge of volcanoes. There are several courses of 9 and 18 holes to play. Both the novice golfers and experienced golfers will be able to enjoy golf in a breathtaking environment. Vichy is a par 70 course with a small 5400 meters long, located on the banks of the river Allier. Click here for more information A nearby golf course can be found in Nassigny and Neris-les-Bains.

Beside the table d’hôte formula, sit down for a meal with the hosts, there are in the proximity of Bonneblond two four-star restaurants as well as plenty of other nice restaurants. Discover the regional cuisine of the Auvergne cuisine and taste the typical dishes of the region with incomparable flavors. Ask us for restaurants nearby. We recommend, in particular, five kilometers from Bonneblonde Restaurant “La Halte de Goélat”. You’ll find this inn, just to find your way on the D943 outside Saint-Désiré. You can choose between two solid menu with local specialties, which you will not find elsewhere. Monique and Christophe, the owners run their restaurant for about 27 years. Christophe is the cook and his wife Monique a friendly hostess who gives you a warm welcome. The menu is small, but varies regularly.