The Auvergne contains a wide variety of land, wildlife and diverse flora and historically very interesting region. The village of Mariol is located in the foothills of the Bourbon mountains and the northern boundary of Livradois Park, the largest park in Europe. There are many beautiful walks in the area, from the easiest to the most demanding. Sioule and Allier rivers offers (very local) canoe. Puy de Dome and the natural park of the Auvergne volcanoes are located an hour away where it is possible to perform the steps and scenic walks in the midst of volcanoes, as well as skiing and snowboarding in winter. You can also visit Vulcania, the volcano exhibition center and museum. In Moulins, there is the national center of stage costume and near Moulins, Le Pal. This is an amusement and animal park.

Vichy, an elegant spa town with its lake, is 15 minutes by car. Concerts, plays and operas are regularly performed in the beautiful opera house in Vichy. There is a 7-screen cinema and there are some good restaurants. The city regularly hosts national and international sporting events. The whole area is famous for its Romanesque churches and medieval castles. 1 spa town with casinos.