The best hobbies and leisure activities Clermont-Ferrand

Fans who frequent the game bar of the same name on Saint-Adjudor Street already know Baraka Jeux. Newcomers will be seduced by this new, spacious and well-stocked space. All types of games are available: early learning games, puzzles, board games, card games, strategy games, cooperative games, etc. This will give good ideas to parents and grandparents looking for a gift. They will be guided by a charming team who will give them good advice. Insiders will find in the shelves the latest novelties, already tested during an evening at the Baraka Game Bar. With more than 2,000 references, there is something for every taste and every budget!

For nearly 135 years, the APCA has been welcoming the amateurs of images and photography of Auvergne. In addition to its educational role and its various activities to discover the techniques, history and finesse of the art of photography, it is a place for exchanging and sharing knowledge. Regular meetings allow everyone to share their experiences and discover new themes. Competitions and exhibitions are organised throughout the year. The association also provides a photo studio and equipment upon reservation.

Philippe Gallon qualified as an oenologist in Toulouse in 2002, then went on to specialize with a Master's degree in "Vine and Wine in the Environment" in Bordeaux. In spring 2012, he opened La Cave des Beaux-Arts in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, an original wine cellar with tasting rooms where he introduces you to the wines of France during his oenology classes. Philippe Gallon has made an enlightened selection of local vintages and organizes "wine walks" to discover Auvergne's winegrowing heritage. Join him in the vineyards and learn to recognize grape varieties, soil types and the link to the terroir. In the winegrowing village, discover the imprint of winegrowers from the Middle Ages to the present day, inscribed in the stone of Montpeyroux, Boudes and Neschers... In the cellar, the winegrower awaits you for a tasting session of his volcanic wines. Book your next wine tour!

A meeting place for Warhammers enthusiasts and enthusiasts, this shop is a parallel world. Warhammer, at the base, are small figurines to decorate yourself, but over time, an entire imaginary world has developed into a strategic war game with a medieval fantasy atmosphere. The sellers are not short of arguments to tempt you with a game. They know their subject inside out. More than a shop, the Clermont workshop creates a link between enthusiasts who regularly meet to play and share their passion. You will also find the Eldars or Ring Lords of JRR Tolkien in the shop.

Nelson doesn't want to be called "Chief", just "Nelson". A cook and pastry chef, Nelson is there to pass on information, even to those who can barely boil water. Its workshops can accommodate a dozen people and will make you surpass yourself by having fun, and enjoy around a large table after the class. Consider booking a birthday, bachelorette party or any other event for yourself. By phone or on the site, remember to book early, because the different slots are quickly taken over!

Les petits crus offers a real experience around wines and cheeses. First, you choose the formula, either you test 4 or 6 pairings, then you choose your cheese board: mild, strong, creamy, or favorites. The wines arrive in small bottles, the cheeses on a slate. The tasting begins in a certain order. We are taken on a journey of flavors. No need to know anything about the products, everything is explained, we let ourselves be carried away, we discover, we appreciate and we even remember the names that have seduced our palate. An escape game around the wine is also organized for a new original oenological discovery.

For over 30 years, the Genealogical Circle has been connecting generations with passion. Its website offers useful information to genealogy enthusiasts and curious people. With time and research, the association has become an expert on the region's past, history and daily life. If you join the association, you can access its rich database, at the forum, and its journal to me Auvergne! , quarterly newsletter published since 1978, highlighting the many questions raised during the research and presenting several headings: Methods and sources, Bibliography, Life and crafts of old, Figures and families, Heraldry, Paleography…

The association brings together people of all ages and backgrounds around the game and the privileged moment it creates. The Maison des Jeux hosts workshops in schools, neighborhood houses and retirement homes. It allows you to discover ancestral games from around the world. Every Wednesday for years, games are held on the association's premises. Membership entitles you to discounts in certain shops, and free for activities. In addition to the numerous animations throughout the year, on the occasion of the Festival des Contre-Dives in summer and everywhere in Auvergne, La Maison des Jeux puts on the rental of games and can animate your evenings.

Le Temple du Hobby is a store specialized in miniature games such as Warhammer, Kings of War, Bushido... Located just a few steps from the Place Gaillard, it is full of treasures for miniature enthusiasts: miniature games and everything needed to paint them and decorate them with accessories, board games, card games... All at very reasonable prices. The welcome is smiling and you can feel that you are dealing with real enthusiasts. Tournaments are regularly organized and allow amateurs to meet around a game table. It is possible to order online.

A lover of Japanese cuisine? Cordon bleu looking to expand your knowledge? Sooji's classes are for you! On Saturday afternoons, the area to the right of the store is transformed into a culinary workshop. All the ingredients are ready on the tables. The group of 6 to 12 follows the explanations attentively, reproduces the gestures and prepares a dish. There's a choice of courses for preparing gyoza, japchae, bulgogi, kimpap, onigiri and kimchi. Once the class is over, you leave happy with the time you've spent, and with the dish you've just prepared. The class ends a little later, at home, with a tasting of your work.

Founded in 1991 by Roland Duchastelle and Joseph Lamaze, among others, the association strives to "encourage its members to discover the arts" and to "contribute to the enrichment and influence of Clermont-Ferrand museums". To this end, it has set up several workshops, particularly painting and calligraphy workshops for children and adults, organizes cultural outings, and supports museums by promoting exhibitions, helping to finance materials, and even acquiring works in order to make them available to them.

Ozala is a creative paradise! You can learn or improve your skills in sewing, drawing and painting, Cricut, handicrafts, etc., either on your own or in a workshop. Materials and mediums are provided: from brushes to electromagnetic saws... But you won't be left to your own devices: advice is provided on site. If you need more guidance, then sign up for our workshops: mosaic, creative drawing, macramé, watercolor... Junior workshops are also offered during vacation periods. A great way to unleash your creativity!