Camping Château de Montrouant

Might a spot of subterranean adventure sound like your sort of active pursuit? If so, the Blanot Caves an hour’s scenic drive away are most likely where you should head; if not, then perhaps a canoe trip from Digoin along the Loire could be a trip-topping alternative. For those with a sweet tooth and a penchant for history might rather enjoy combining both with a trip over to wander around the abbey, castle and chocolate shops in Cluny; if you’re attempting to steer clear of sweet treats (or prefer them to be of a slightly more boozy variety), then steer yourself instead toward nearby Château de Pierreclos for a wander around its vineyard (several more besides are in the area if you’d like to make more of this wine-tasting theme). If an adventure park sounds like your sort of thing (ask the kids, they’ll likely scream Oui!), then one is over at Givry, around 70 minutes’ drive away: offspring of all ages (and grownups too) can have a fun-packed day here of tentatively treading across wooden ramps and rope bridges, clambering up cargo nets and zooming down ziplines.