Entertainment Park:
Over 25 spectacular attractions for the whole family. 500 animals from the 5 continents, in semi-freedom, roaming about in their recreated natural environments, and 3 fabulous animal shows, Jungle Adventure and paintball Park are available at only 10 miles away.
Cultural Activities:
Le Domaine des Chatards is situated in the heart of France near the Troncais Forest, the largest oak plantation in Europe. We are closed to the borders of Burgundy and Central France. The Auvergne has several hundred volcanoes - the Puy de Dome and the Cantal are well known, the latter being the second is the largest volcano in Europe. The region offers two Nature Parks which offers perfect walking and unique plant and animal life. The immediate surrounding area offers numerous lakes for fishing, bathing and canoeing, many beautiful Chateaux, Castles, medieval villages (Bourbon, Souvigny) and spas. The beautiful river Allier runs through the region and for Formula One racing and superbike enthusiasts, the Magny-Cours race circuit is about 1/2 hours drive away. For rail enthusiasts the Cevenal line. Moulins (15 km far) welcomes 'the scene Costume Museum' created by Christian Lacroix the French Couturier.
Formula One and Motor Bike Races:
At only 30 miles away, the Formula One Racing Circuit at Magny-Cours is easily accessible. The French Grand Prix is held here every year. Also held at the circuit of Magny-Cours is the annual Bol d'Or motorbike endurance event (usually during September) and the World Championship Superbike event held in September/October. Not to be missed for serious bikers! Our accommodation at the Chatards is biker friendly. There is also a racing circuit at Lurcy-Levis (half hour) where you can enter your own vehicle for racing or why not get a group of you to hire the circuit? Please telephone us for further details.
Ski:
We are open all the year round, and do have visitors during the winter months. Auvergne is pretty in the winter and has lot to offer during the snow season. Cross country skiing and downhill skiing is available in the ski resorts of Mont Dore, Super Besse and the Bourbonnais mountains near Vichy. Travel to these resorts is possible from La Platriere, taking in average 1 1/2 hours drive. So take the benefit of our low season prices to visit these resorts and enjoy winter fun. Also available at Puy de Dome is snow tobogganing and sledging. A great fun time for the family! For the keen angler, why not try something different by ice-fishing in the crater lakes of the volcanoes!
Golf:
We created a savage golf among 150 ha park. You will hit the ball between wild animals, forests and lake. 11 greens are available.
There is also an 18 holes golf 5 km far. There is an excellent championship 18 hole golf-course at Magny-Cours which is 45 km (30 miles).
Other Activities:
Tasting The French Cuisine!
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