Come Discover Montluçon with the Whole Family
Parks, educational farms, walks and karting, escape games and paintball — you’ll find everything you need to enjoy Montluçon peacefully with your family.
Domaine de la Ganne
Just 5 km from downtown Montluçon, discover a real 100-hectare working farm of natural pastures. Stroll along its 1 km educational trail among animals and enjoy the farm’s local products. The Domaine de la Ganne welcomes you from April to November in its green haven and animal paradise.
Shop and products from Domaine de la Ganne:
– Direct sale of organic Highland beef packages: “Prestige” (5 kg) or “Tradition” (10 kg), available on order.
– Sale of processed organic beef products
Practical Information:
Domaine de la Ganne – Route d’Issac – 03410 PREMILHAT
https://www.domainedelaganne.fr/ — 06 76 92 25 02
From 06/04 to 03/11
– During school term: open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (ticket office closes at 6 p.m.)
– During school holidays: open daily from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (ticket office closes at 6 p.m.)
Ferme des Clautres
Nestled in a green haven of around 40 hectares, the Clautres Farm offers visitors a rich and unforgettable look at wild fauna and flora. Explore its ancient walls, ponds, lush meadows, many breeds of cattle, centuries-old oaks, and stone quarries. The farm is open for self-guided visits at your own pace along a shaded 2 km trail featuring parks, ponds, and aviaries with over 100 species. Discover buffalo, yaks, watusis, alpacas, pygmy goats, pheasants, swans, cranes, and more…
A guaranteed escape for kids and adults alike!
Practical Information:
Les Clautres – 23230 BORD-SAINT-GEORGES
https://lafermedesclautres.fr/ — 06 67 96 77 71
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Innovative and interactive, this treasure hunt based on geocaching is played via a free mobile app. It offers 32 riddle-based walks that encourage heritage discovery — all within a story-driven game world populated by characters helping families on their quest. At the end of each walk, if the riddles are solved correctly, GPS coordinates of the treasure are revealed — a box containing real collectible rewards!
L’Écu d’Or Treasure Hunt
Download the free app “L’Ordre de l’Écu d’Or.” Follow the trail “Ondines and Spells of Tronçais” and let yourself be guided through the Colbert II forest stand, in the heart of Tronçais forest, solving riddles along the way…!
Set in the Bourbonnais Duchy in the 14th century, with a fantasy twist, your mission is to help Duke Louis II find his beloved wife Anne of Auvergne and break the curse she’s under. But beware of the witch and the White Company!
Paléopolis – Gannat
PALEOPOLIS in Gannat is a theme park dedicated to paleontology and the history of life on Earth. Original exhibits, educational workshops, a cinema room, and outdoor spaces make it the perfect place to discover strange creatures from the depths of time. A fascinating adventure through the story of evolution for all ages.
The 600 m² permanent exhibition, designed by Pierre-Yves LAMER, takes visitors through 15 immersive sequences showing the shared history of extinct and living beings. Discover over 300 fossils, including giant ostrich eggs, a 70 cm wingspan dragonfly, a 5-meter armored fish, a T-REX skeleton, and marine organisms.
And finally, you’ll explore today’s biodiversity — and humanity’s place within it.
Practical Information:
Lieu-dit “Chazoux” – Route de Bègues – 03800 GANNAT
http://www.paleopolis-parc.com/ — 04 70 90 16 00
- From 17 February to 3 March 2024: open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- From 30 March to 11 November 2024:
- Outside school holidays: open Wednesday and weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- During school holidays (all zones) and public holidays: open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sixty O’Lock – Montluçon Escape Game
Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and overcome mechanisms to escape and complete your mission. Choose from 3 available missions — adventure awaits, but will you succeed?
- Manticore Mission: You’re part of M60, a top-secret intervention agency.
- The Bourbon Dungeon: Wrongfully imprisoned in the castle dungeon, you have 60 minutes to escape and retrieve a relic for King Philippe Auguste.
- The Mystery of the Aqualius: The Aqualius, a former military submarine turned treasure-hunting vessel, hides an incredible loot.
Everyone can play, from beginners to seasoned players, in teams of 2 to 7 people. Ages 8+ with an adult, or 16+ unaccompanied.
Be sure to book in advance!
Practical Information:
14 rue Madame de Staël – 03100 MONTLUÇON
http://www.sixtyolock.fr/ — 06 52 88 70 61
Wednesday to Friday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Saturday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Closed Monday & Tuesday
Le PAL
A one-of-a-kind park in France! Spread across 50 hectares of nature in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre, Le PAL is a unique theme park blending attractions and wildlife. Explore African bushlands, western plains, and Louisiana swamps. With new features added every year and over 1,000 animals from all continents, Le PAL is the most visited amusement park in central France. On-site food options and nearby lodging make for unforgettable visits over one or more days!
Practical Information:
CS 60001 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre – 03290 DOMPIERRE-SUR-BESBRE
https://www.lepal.com/ — 04 70 42 68 10
Park reopens on 13 April 2024 — tickets available now!
Hiking & Outdoor Games
Escale Verticale – Canyoning / Via Ferrata / Climbing
Landry is a certified guide for climbing, via ferrata, and canyoning. By appointment, he’ll take you to great spots for these activities: the Cher valley (Lignerolles-Saint-Genest), Sioule gorges, or the Bourbonnais mountains. Group booking? Contact us to get tailored activities and special deals. We’ll help plan your day or stay according to your needs.
Practical Information:
Escale Verticale – 108 Boulevard de Courtais – 03100 MONTLUÇON
http://www.escale-verticale.net/ — 06 98 00 72 05
Karting
Dynamic’Kart is set in a green space with easy access and large parking. Traffic light start, timing display on-screen — everything to fuel the competitive spirit! Short driving courses for teens (12–16), children’s karts from age 7, and even two-seater karts for people with disabilities. Supervised by BPJEPS-certified instructors.
Practical Information:
Le Cordeau – RD 306 – 03380 QUINSSAINES
https://www.dynamic-kart.fr/ — 04 70 51 85 69
Open all year. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (by reservation).
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