Holiday Village Les Demeures du Lac

Discover in Musée de l'Aventure Michelin how a tire manufacturer grew into a global player. In Clermont-Ferrand, you follow the full history of Michelin through original archival documents, historic vehicles and interactive installations that bring the story to life. You see early Bibendum figures and rare racing cars that make the development of the brand tangible. Anyone who thinks tires are a boring subject leaves the museum with a different opinion. After your visit, walk through the center of Clermont-Ferrand, where the buildings are built from dark volcanic stone that gives the city a very distinctive character and keeps the past visibly present.

Visit the impressive Puy-de-Dôme, an extinct volcano on the UNESCO World Heritage list and the highest point in the Puys mountain range. You reach the summit via a hiking trail or the funicular railway and are rewarded at the top with views over the volcanic cones that shape the landscape of Auvergne. A visit takes half a day, giving you time to explore the surrounding hills and discover the area at your own pace.

Get out on the water at the Allier and discover a landscape of deep gorges and steep rock faces from your canoe or kayak. You travel at your own pace along the banks and stop along the way on pebble beaches for a short break. Those who prefer to stay on dry land will find shady spots for a picnic while the river flows peacefully by.