{"id":236768,"date":"2025-03-12T18:09:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T17:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/livret-accueil\/activites-et-visites\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:26:51","slug":"activites-et-visites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/livret-accueil\/activites-et-visites\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities and visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-18vukub7-6afcaafad04a9ef8542341626098edb9 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-147tks4z-ad43b6ca98f97e3495f8144067f1c827\">\n.avia-image-container.av-147tks4z-ad43b6ca98f97e3495f8144067f1c827 img.avia_image{\n-webkit-box-shadow:none;\n-moz-box-shadow:none;\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-147tks4z-ad43b6ca98f97e3495f8144067f1c827 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href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/livret-accueil\/activites-et-visites\/\" itemprop=\"url\">Activities and visits<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-235138\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-235138\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/livret-accueil\/services-en-reception\/\" itemprop=\"url\">Reception Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-235137\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-235137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/livret-accueil\/notre-demarche-rse\/\" itemprop=\"url\">Our CSR Approach<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-235136\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-235136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/livret-accueil\/histoire-du-domaine\/\" itemprop=\"url\">The History of the Estate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cac0n3n-9917cecae267cce23c8162dc4eb41906 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class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mwg4z77-ea1768270a4028d6bd2f78fdb7be0014 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8fvp79v-10c5bece14e6157a94d1258d1dfd40c5\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m8fvp79v-10c5bece14e6157a94d1258d1dfd40c5 img.avia_image{\n-webkit-box-shadow:none;\n-moz-box-shadow:none;\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m8fvp79v-10c5bece14e6157a94d1258d1dfd40c5 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m8fvp79v-10c5bece14e6157a94d1258d1dfd40c5 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-235285 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-235285 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='Group of golfers practicing and training golf swing on driving range practice, men playing on golf course, golf ball at golfing complex club resort'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_386286385-705x470.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bne8f1v-58073310cd304a983824f21f4aef375f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-rb3p6b-f9180a64fe11a02970ec5d8690a92da2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">On-site activities<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Free Access<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Golf Practice Range:<\/span><br \/>\nLength: 310 m, 12 mat stations, 5 grass stations, putting green, short game area, and bunker.<br \/>\nEquipment available upon request at reception.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">P\u00e9tanque:<\/span><br \/>\n6 courts. Equipment available upon request at reception.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Games:<\/span><br \/>\nBoard games and a foosball table are available in the Roseraie lounge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Nature Trail:<\/span><br \/>\nA 2 km trail around the estate. Starting point near the car park or the golf practice area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>By Reservation and at an Additional Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Domaine offers more than 30 activities: escape games, bubble football, hot air balloon flights, massages, mountain biking, etc.<br \/>\nPlease ask for our catalogue at reception.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-gmmwddf-d571d1916efbf23ab771436450cdb4c1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-159ljqr-d7cc9626cbc309c191fd1705eb566a94\">\n.avia-image-container.av-159ljqr-d7cc9626cbc309c191fd1705eb566a94 img.avia_image{\n-webkit-box-shadow:none;\n-moz-box-shadow:none;\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-159ljqr-d7cc9626cbc309c191fd1705eb566a94 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-159ljqr-d7cc9626cbc309c191fd1705eb566a94 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-235293 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-235293 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-1030x581.png\" alt='' title='Capture d\u2019e\u0301cran 2023-04-19 a\u0300 18.02.28 copie'  height=\"581\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-1030x581.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-1536x867.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-2048x1156.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-1500x847.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Capture-decran-2023-04-19-a-18.02.28-copie-705x398.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6stgpbn-e941498331702361c48206590d929209 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8fww6js-60b17ef9735487cb9b9fff1c462fde45 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Hiking<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">Many walking, cycling, and horse-riding routes are accessible near the estate, such as the Greenway and the Saint James\u2019 Way (Camino de Santiago). Please ask reception for more information.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Tourism<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">Our region, the Forez, is a four-season destination with many facets, where authenticity is deeply rooted. It is an ideal place to enjoy experiences combining nature and heritage, with its picturesque villages, numerous hiking trails, outdoor activities, and local farmers\u2019 markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Marols, a Medieval Gem \u2013 5 minutes away<br \/>\n<\/span>We invite you to discover the village of Marols. A colourful medieval gem, Marols is classified as a \u201cVillage of Character.\u201d It is also an artists\u2019 village, where creators open their doors to showcase their craftsmanship.<br \/>\nFor a nature walk, discover the Marols Sylvetum, which explores how tree species adapt to climate change\u00a0 _ a unique place to observe the future of forests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Saint-Bonnet-le-Ch\u00e2teau, Between Tradition and Modernity \u2013 5 minutes away<\/span><br \/>\nBuilt on a rocky promontory overlooking a terraced plateau, the town reflects the splendour of a rich architectural and cultural past. The collegiate church and chapel are listed historic monuments.<br \/>\nSaint-Bonnet-le-Ch\u00e2teau is also the world capital of p\u00e9tanque boules. You can visit the Obut company and immerse yourself in \u201cThe Obut Adventure\u00ae,\u201d an interactive exhibition for all age.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Montarcher, a Breathtaking Panorama \u2013 15 minutes away<\/span><br \/>\nPerched at 1,160 meters above sea level, Montarcher proudly displays its rich historical heritage. You will discover a spectacular 360\u00b0 panorama over the Velay and Forez regions, its beautiful hilltop church with a 12th-century choir, and the remains of an ancient medieval castle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-lfqtf7-5800faae55e577455bf23b391d0c8ee4 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdpzpv8v-7a8461dd694e57a2f55640ee7f389a68\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mdpzpv8v-7a8461dd694e57a2f55640ee7f389a68 img.avia_image{\n-webkit-box-shadow:none;\n-moz-box-shadow:none;\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mdpzpv8v-7a8461dd694e57a2f55640ee7f389a68 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mdpzpv8v-7a8461dd694e57a2f55640ee7f389a68 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-18  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-2599 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2599 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/chateau-valinches-20-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='Domaine et Ch\u00e2teau de Valinches'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/chateau-valinches-20-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/chateau-valinches-20-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9zmjusz-5d0a0551a9cf9bb0d2e350d22241d98e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdpygirk-6542756422ac70ea712eef65c42e0be9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Natural Sites<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\">\u00c9tang David &#8211; 30 minutes (Sensitive Natural Area)<\/span><br \/>\nLocated in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, this site aims to preserve biodiversity and raise environmental awareness. It includes 30 hectares of water, natural meadows, small woodlands, and remarkable built heritage.<br \/>\nIt is home to many protected and fragile species of animals and plants. Over 129 bird species have been recorded (including grey herons and shovelers). The flora is also diverse, with 150 recorded species, 11 of which are protected.<br \/>\nWalking paths are lined with information panels explaining the site\u2019s environment and history<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Forez Ecopark \u2013 40 minutes (Sensitive Natural Area)<\/span><br \/>\nIn the heart of the Loire\u2019s largest bird reserve, you can follow three trails equipped with observation hides and admire many bird species (great cormorants, grey herons, kingfishers, etc.), as well as local plant life.<br \/>\nYou may also be lucky enough to spot beavers reintroduced in 1994. High-quality equipment is freely available (telescopes, binoculars, cameras), and activities are offered for children and adults (giant migration observatory, curiosity cabinet, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Loire Gorges \u2013 45 minutes (Sensitive Natural Area)<\/span><br \/>\nLet yourself be enchanted by this wild section of the Loire River and its breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints from the Chambles Tower or the rooftop terrace of the Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Essalois.<br \/>\nFor adventure lovers, outdoor activities such as treetop adventure courses, canoeing, and hiking are available.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Hautes-Chaumes &#8211; 1 hour (Natura 2000 Site) <\/span><br \/>\nImagine walking across the vast Hautes-Chaumes of the Forez, where the wind blows freely, reminiscent of the distant Mongolian steppes.<br \/>\nThese lands lie between the Puy-de-D\u00f4me and Loire departments\u2014a forgotten frontier that both separates and unites Auvergne and Forez.<br \/>\nThis site is a protected area of ecological, faunal, and floral interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">For more information about the region\u2019s Sensitive Natural Areas, a guide is available via the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ens.pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">To discover all the treasures of our beautiful region, please do not hesitate to ask reception for advice.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":236688,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-blank.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-236768","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/236768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=236768"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/236768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":236872,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/236768\/revisions\/236872"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/236688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-valinches.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}