Domaine des Grandes Côtes, heaven for Glamping in the Allier
Located in Target, the Domaine des Grandes Côtes campsite is an establishment specialising in Glamping (a contraction of the words camping and glamour), a mode of outdoor tourism, which has gone down the unusual route, by offering out-of-the-ordinary accommodation combining luxury and nature, and comfort and respect for the environment. These holiday rentals have been established in a 45-hectare park, located between Moulins, Vichy and Montluçon in the Allier department...
An outdoor establishment perfect to recharge your batteries in the middle of nowhere in the Allier department
The leading feature of the Domaine des Grandes Côtes campsite, is the unusual accommodation, such as the timber lodges and yurts, the latter luxuriously fitted out to accommodate 4 to 8 people, depending upon the design. You can also stay in a wooden barrel with chestnut tree tiles, and copper gutters, in a cosy, romantic atmosphere or even in a safari lodge tent, spacious and fully equipped canvas accommodation.
This establishment also has an indoor, heated pool with sunloungers running alongside to relax and read. For even more relaxation, treat yourself to a “Massothermie” session, a “hands-free” concept, which enables you to massage the entire body whilst lying down, without needing a professional massage therapist. A blend of Asian know-how and infra-red heat, this gives you a deep massage in the quiet atmosphere of a timber chalet.
For something to eat, a snack bar awaits you by the pool. You’ll can also have an apéritif on your accommodation’s terrace, Domaine des Grandes Côtes offering takeaway picnic baskets with a bottle of wine and cook meats board! Not forgetting the Auvergne nights at the Auberge du Verzun bistro, and the Finnish barbecue in a convivial cabin located within the heart of the campsite.
Original activities and quality services
On this establishment, you can relax in a Jacuzzi with water heated to 36°C, offering a view over the surrounding countryside. On-site, there is also a bakery and souvenir shop, as well as ping-pong tables, pétanque court, games room with billiards and table football, board games and a library. Moreover, Wi-Fi is available for free.
A further feature on the campsite, you can play discogolf, played like golf, but instead of hitting a ball, the player throws a frisbee into a basket, and football golf, a 9-hole course completed with a football, in as few shots as possible. Original activities providing fun and entertainment for all the family! Meanwhile, fishermen can access the waters of the Bouble, a river adjoining the campsite, to indulge in their favourite activity.
Near the campsite, the Compagnie du Vélorail de la Sioule et du Bourdonnais company (“vélorail” uses pedal carriages) offers 5 courses on disused railway lines to discover the landscapes of the Auvergne countryside amongst viaducts, Buddhist temples and ancient volcanoes. Sports enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that around Target, more than 700 kilometres of trails are laid out, so many temptations for unforgettable walks!
A huge breath of fresh air in the Auvergne
Your stay in the Auvergne will be the chance to admire the picturesque landscapes and wild gorges by going canoeing or rafting on the turbulent waters of the Sioule river. You can also visit Noyant d'Allier with the church, typical farms, castle and Buddhist pagoda, as the town accommodated French citizens returning from Indo-China repatriated in 1955.
Be sure to go and admire the 10,000 theatre, opera and ballet costumes at the Centre National du Costume de Scène et de la Scénographie (detailing costume, stage and set design) in Moulin. You can also go to the Musée de l'Automobile de Bellenave (motor museum in Bellenaves). Admire the 50 car models from 1910 to 1980 including a 1954 MG, 1976 Renault Alpine and 1929 Studebaker Dictator.
Finally, your children will be delighted to discover the Vulcania theme park, hollowed into the volcanic rock to go off to encounter the Earth, volcanoes and forces of nature. Less than one hour from the campsite, you’ll reach the road to PAL, both a children’s and adults’ theme park and zoo with sea-lion, birds of prey and parrot animal shows. You’re holiday in the Auvergne will no doubt leave you with unforgettable memories!
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