Golf:
There are golf courses at Sporting Club Vichy, Golf de la Foret de Montpensier at Serbannes near Vichy, Toulon Sur Allier (near Moulins) and at Briailles near St Pourcain.
Walking/cycling:
There are delightful places for walking and cycling in the immediate vicinity of the house. Slightly further afield, there are plenty of places for walking in the Bourbonnais mountains, the Foret de Troncais or further south in the Massif Central. There is a book of walks in the house, plus a great deal of other information on the area.
Other activities:
Music festivals - Many of the surrounding towns and villages hold music festivals during the long summer months.
Brocante - Antique fairs take place every weekend in the Allier, and are a great place for browsing and finding a bargain.
Parachuting - The airfield at Perigny-Lapalisse (10k) offers parachuting courses.
Canoeing - Canoeing courses may be taken at St Germain des Fosses (12k).
Fishing - There is fishing in the Allier river and nearby lakes.
Other Activities:
Parachuting