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Walks, heritage, good food and family days out in Gannat, the Sioule valley and the Bourbonnais.
10 things to do in Gannat and the Val de Sioule
Museum, villages, dinosaurs, rail biking, gorges and canoeing: ten ideas to make the most of Gannat and the Val de Sioule.
Gannat with the family: Paléopolis, rail biking, canoeing and swimming
Dinosaurs, rail biking, canoeing, a swimming pool and rainy-day ideas: the guide to family holidays in Gannat.
Staying in Gannat for a business trip between Vichy, Riom and Clermont
Journeys, access, equipment and long stays: how to organise a work assignment while staying in Gannat.
Getting to Gannat: train, car and car-free access
Station and TER trains, the A71 and A719, regional coach to Vichy: everything you need to reach Gannat and get around.
Gannat's Festival des Cultures du Monde: the practical guide
Dates, parades, shows, tickets and practical tips for enjoying the Gannat festival at the end of July.
A weekend in Gannat: what to do in 2 days
Historic centre, Charroux, Paléopolis, rail biking and the Sioule gorges: a simple plan for 2 days in Gannat.
"CELLULE 42" ESCAPE GAME
During your stay in Gannat, relive the escape of Resistance fighter Claude Hettier de Boislambert during the Second World War.
IRONMAN Vichy: stay in Gannat, about twenty minutes from the race
Triathletes and supporters: why stay in Gannat for IRONMAN Vichy, and what we know about the 2027 edition.
The Clermont-Ferrand short film festival from Gannat
From 29 January to 6 February 2027: reach the festival by TER train from Gannat and come back to sleep somewhere quiet.
Worth a visit: Boucherie Maison Lafarge
Looking for quality meat or ready-made dishes? Step into the Maison Lafarge butcher's shop.
La Fabrick, a bistronomic restaurant in Gannat
During your stay in Gannat, treat yourself and discover La Fabrick, a restaurant serving authentic local cuisine.
Bourbonnais specialities in Gannat: markets, artisans and produce to take home
Potato pie, piquenchâgne, poultry: the specialities to taste in Gannat and where to buy them at the markets.
Get away with the wind in your hair!
Rent a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Gannat: a red British convertible that is a joy to drive on winding country roads.
Visit the Bayet dried flower farm
An unusual visit to discover local dried flower production on a family farm beside the Sioule, near Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.
Cycling around Gannat: the Val de Sioule greenway and mountain bike loops
Greenway to Saint-Pourçain, Mont Libre mountain bike trail, Val de Sioule roads: where to ride from Gannat.
Swimming from Gannat: from the Gour de Tazenat to the Saint-Clément lake
Gour de Tazenat, Vichy, Fades-Besserve, Saint-Clément: the lakes where you can swim in summer from Gannat.
A day of sport and leisure in Vichy from Gannat
Tennis, padel, the Lac d'Allier loop and the aquatic centre: what you can do in Vichy in a day from Gannat.
The Gour de Tazenat, a crater lake 35 minutes from Gannat
Waymarked path, swimming and pedalos in summer: how to enjoy the Gour de Tazenat during a stay in Gannat.
The Chaudefour Valley and the Sancy: a day in the mountains from Gannat
Nature reserve, Sainte-Anne spring, Sancy inns: how to plan a day at Chaudefour starting from Gannat.
Le Vert Plateau and the Colettes forest: a nature day out near Gannat
Bellenaves, the Colettes forest and Le Vert Plateau: walking, mountain biking and the Sioule gorges 25 minutes from Gannat.
Discover the treatments at Massage & Spa in Gannat
Discover a place for relaxation in the heart of Gannat. Welcome to Massage & Spa: quality treatments and a charming welcome.
Les Caves Naudot, Gannat
An authentic wine merchant close to Grande Maison Gannat: the Caves Naudot offer a selection of wines made by grower-winemakers.
The Brasserie du Jugement Dernier
A brewery making organic craft beer: the Brasserie du Jugement Dernier brews natural organic beers with no additives or processing aids.
A canoe trip on the Sioule
Half-day or full-day canoe routes on the Sioule are safe and suitable for all levels, ideal for a family day out.
Charroux in the Bourbonnais, one of the most beautiful villages in France
In the heart of the Bourbonnais, a village to discover. At 413 m above sea level, Charroux is a small village in the canton of Chantelle.
The Benedictine Abbey of Chantelle
In the heart of the Bourbonnais, a Benedictine community to discover. The story of this community began 160 years ago.
Vélorail de la Sioule, Le Mayet-d'École
An outing with family or friends on a place once off limits: a disused railway line. Each of the 20 rail bikes has two pedalling seats.
Exploring the Allier from Gannat: where to go and how to plan
Val de Sioule, villages, vineyards, Montluçon and Vichy: the directions to take from Gannat to explore the Allier.
Food discoveries around Gannat: wines, mustard and oils of the Val de Sioule
Saint-Pourçain wines, Charroux mustard, Vensat oils: a gourmet terroir less than half an hour from Gannat.
Horse rides at the Jumenterie de Jenzat or the Domaine de la Serre
Discover the Jenzat riding centre and the Domaine des Rocs de la Serre at Bègues, a few km from Gannat.
Paléopolis, discovering extinct animals
Located in Gannat, this one-of-a-kind park invites young and old to dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs and tells the story of life on Earth.
La Loge des Gardes from Gannat: a day in the Montagne bourbonnaise
A small resort in the Monts de la Madeleine, skiing depending on snow and a leisure park in summer: what to know before you go.
Gannat, a town to discover
Gannat is a town near Vichy that is gently transforming itself, following the example of its big sister. Several places will help you appreciate it.
Gannat, the history of the town
The discovery of worked flint tools shows that the area has been occupied since the Bronze Age. Activity developed from Gallo-Roman times.