Explore Villiers-en-morvan, Côte d'Or, Burgundy

Découvrez Les vestiges du passé Minier "d'Epinac les Mines". Une balade culturelle au coeur d'un site qui a gardé son authenticité

Created over twenty years ago for mountain bike enthusiasts, the Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT is a mythical route, a collector's item like few others in France.

Located in Gannay-sur-Loire, also called ""near the water"", during this ride you cross the Loire canal and reach ""Port des Vanneaux"". At this stop you have the chance to admire its pleasure boats. This 5,81km long loop takes both the little ones and the big ones along the water. Ride at your own pace on small tracks to reach a pretty bridge made of stone and steal that offers you a nice view on the Loire's lateral canal. Take some time to fully enjoy this landscape. Then join Gannay-sur-Loire, whose history is closely linked to the river and its canal. Today, Gannay-sur-Loire has a 3,5 meters high lock which is the eleventh of the thirty seven floodgate of this 200km long canal. The town also has its own port, ""Port des Vanneaux"", where the sailors old houseboats are now replaced by nice pleasure boats that you can admire by taking a seat on one of the many picnic tables near the port.

Follow this ride to visit four villages along the Loire canal. During this loop you cross the canal and join the Val de Loire Natural Area and then ""Port des Vanneaux"". This 32,2km long loop is recommended for cycling enthusiasts and electric bike users. Starting from Saint-Martin-des-Lais, follow the route to the ""Ecluse des Gailloux"" and continue your way to the stone and steel bridge that offers a superb view on the canal. Join Gannay-sur-Loire and the ""port des Vanneaux"" where the sailors old houseboats are now replaced by nice pleasure boats that you can admire by taking a seat on one of the many picnic tables near the port. Continue to Paray-le-Frésil. Follow the shaded roads and take the small bridge that crosses the Canal to reach Garnat-sur-Engièvre and the Val de Loire Natural Area. Take the wooded roads that follow the course of the river and shelter a unique fauna and flora. A stop is necessary to reach the river by foot.

Located on the east part of the bourbonnais area, ride this loop and discover the longest river of France, the Loire, and its protected area, the Val de Loire. This 8,61km long loop is recommended for both the little ones and the big ones. Starting from Saint-Martin-des-Lais - which takes its name from the branches abandoned by the Loire in flood when it withdraws - travel at your own pace on small roads surrounded by fields where the cows of the bourbonnais gaze quietly. Cross the town of Garnat-sur-Engièvre and join the Val de Loire Natural Area.. Take the wooded paths that follow the course of the river and support a unique fauna and flora. A stop is necessary to reach the river on foot by a small path. You may see a beaver or a frog!

Located in the east of bourbonnais, this loop invits you to discover every castle in the Val de Loire Bourbonnais natural area. This 14,3km long ride is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Garnat-sur-Engièvre, cross the village, cross the village to admire the majestic of bricks pavilions which announce the entrance of Château de Torcy in which King Louis VII would have received Pope Alexandre III travelling to Souvigny in 1160. Take the direction of Saint-Martin-des-Lais the neighbouring village by crossing the wooding roads along the river and enter the Val de Loire Bourbonnais natural area , which shelters a unique fauna and flora . Ride at your own pace along the beautiful castle "" Château of Saint-Martin"" which owns the particularity to be in U form, and take the road to the village with its beautiful houses. Then, return to Garnat-sur-Engièvre.

Three villages made this loop which drives you cross the Loire Canal to join the Loire river and its protected area, the Val de Loire Natural Area. This 16km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from Paray-le-Frésil - also known under the name ""Saint-Fiacre"" thanks to the writer Georges Simenon who tells there the adventures of his hero, ""Commissaire Maigret"" - ride on small roads until the Seguins bridge overlooking the canal. Take some time to admire the place. Then cross Garnat-sur-Engièvre to reach the Val de Loire Natural Area. Take the wooded roads along the river where you discover a unique fauna and flora. A stop is necessary to reach the river on foot by a small path. You may see a beaver or a frog! Then join Saint-Martin-des-Lais and cross the canal again to reach Paray-le-Frésil.

A ride to be immersed in the Sologne bourbonnaise area. Discover its beautiful and typical half-timbered houses, and its landscapes full of forest, meadows and ponds. This 24,7km long loop is recommended for children over the age of ten, occasional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts. Starting from La-Chapelle-Aux-Chasses, take the small roads to the residence of Ferrières, beautiful half-timbered house of the sixteenth century. Continue your way to the village of Chevagnes. The village preserves several remarkable examples of half-timbered houses and polychrome bricks typical of the area. Take a moment to admire them. Then follow the roads along the many woods of ""Sologne bourbonnaise"" and reach the village of Paray-le-Frésil, also known as ""Saint-Fiacre"" thanks to the writer Georges Simenon who tells there the adventures of his hero ""Commissaire Maigret"". Then come back at you own pace to La-Chapelle-Aux-Chasses.

Explore the Pierrefitte-sur-Loire circuit. From the START sign: join the road from Pierrefitte to Saligny, turn left towards the village, cross the Canal, cross the Departmental 779 and continue straight; - Go along the Degands, turn right towards the wastewater treatment plant; - At the crossroads, go to the Moulin de Loddes then Les Boisseaux; - Near Les Boisseaux, turn left then right to cross a few boires; - Turn right to join the old path of the Bac de la Bourse; - Turn right then take the Perré des Boisseaux straight ahead, admire the Chevrette viewpoint and at Les Cornus turn right towards the Chevaliers; - Turn left on Chemin de la Loire and turn right before Les Mouilleaux; - After Les Buissons, turn left on Chemin des Boisseaux, walk along the church square, cross the D779 and join the Voie Verte straight ahead via the rue du canal; - Take the green lane to the right as far as the Saligny road bridge; - After the bridge, go up on it then join the ARRIVAL: the beach car park.

In the heart of the town, it offers 225 moorings equipped with water and electricity, and can accommodate boats up to 22m. A launching ramp, fixed quay for craning, repair shop and chandlery.

Home of water and nature: A place to enjoy yourself whilst learning about nature The lands of Pays de Bage and Pont-de-Vaux have many hidden natural environments, known as Espaces Naturels Sensibles. The Interactive Exhibition takes you on a fun journey through these natural sites, using innovative interactive tools, touch screens, interactive games and 3D film: catch fish in our rivers through an interactive floor, hear and see the birds of the Saone valley flood plain, investigate the mysteries of the Boz peat bogs, enjoy protecting the sand dunes at les Charmes, test your knowledge of the water cycle. Free till age 16. Adult: 3€. Allow 1hr-1hr30min. Open April-June and Sept/Oct Wednesday and Saturday 14-18hrs Local school holidays, winter, spring, autumn - Tuesday to Sat 14-18hrs Local school holidays summer (July-Aug) - Tues-Sun 14-18hrs Interactive Games “A la decouverte des geants!” (Find the Giants!) Puzzles to be solved, using the natural world and trees round the pleasure port of Pont-de-Vaux, with the help of a Visio guide, led by fisherman Monsieur Pic le Martin and an attractive game handbook with information on the trees. Share this with friends or family! Visio guide- 5€ for 4 people. Allow 1hr30-2hrs. Available when building is open. “Explor’games” Smartphone App. Play alone, or with friends and family, using one or several smartphones. Just load the free app on the smartphone. Find 8 places from photographs and clues. Free - Smartphones available on loan. Allow 30-45 mins. During opening hours. “Au fil de l’eau” Discovery tour on foot or bicycle, on a route chosen to display the riches of the countryside. Choose between 5.5 or 9 km. Accessible to all. The Visio guide starts up automatically at places of interest to enhance your journey by video, sound commentaries, pictures, photographs and games. Visio guide 5€ for 4 people. Allow 2-3hrs. During opening hours.

Based at the Pont-de-Vaux marina, this boat offers day cruises with or without meals and lock passages on the Pont-de-Vaux, Saône or Seille canals.

Founded in 1866 by a group of local notables, this museum is situated in a beautiful 17th century town house. It has a fine art collection with intimate light-filled landscapes by the early impressionist Antoine Chintreuil; a room dedicated to calligraphy and to the works of Jacques le Roux; another room for popular arts and traditions. Finally, there is an exhibition of curiosities from the animal and mineral worlds, objects brought back from faraway places, and exotic birds.The museum holds temporary exhibitions each season.

The National Center of Stage Costume is the first preservation structure, in France and abroad, to be entirely dedicated to the material heritage of theaters. Twice a year, exhibitions enhance this heritage collection of 10,000 theater, opera and ballet costumes. With a collection of 10,000 opera, theatre and ballet costumes, The National Center of Stage Costume (CNCS) is a shrine to costume making know-how and the creation of theatrical settings. There is a permanent exhibition about Rudolf Nureyef and temporary exhibitions, which are housed in the former cavalry barracks (18th century) in the Villars district, which is classified as a historical monument.

Large character house situated in the centre of 40 wild ha, close to its owners's farm. Perfect to practise outside activities and share friendly family moments.

Typical Bresse farmhouse built in the late 16th century. Come and discover the farm in its new setting with a renewed tour route. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1930. A fine example of a half-timbered, wattle-and-daub farmhouse, dating from 1581, with an admirable cruciform gallery serving as a first-floor balcony. Its northern section was demolished shortly after 1900. The belfry is in the shape of a Romanesque pyramidal bell tower. Special feature: the well is equipped with a double crank handle, a reminder that the farm was once divided between two sisters whose relationship was far from cordial! Stroll around the vegetable garden, the orchard with its ancient varieties, and the corn and hemp crops.

Situated at 10 km from Lapalisse, this quiet, green and shady campsite is next to a lake (fishing possible). Nearby : swimming-pool, tennis, hiking paths.

Situated at 10 km from Lapalisse, this quiet, green and shady campsite is next to a lake (fishing possible). Nearby : swimming-pool, tennis, hiking paths.

By the 40th day after mobilisation the German High Command expected to have brought the French and British armies to a decisive battle and destroyed them. This conclusion to Schlieffen’s famous Plan relied on the Russians taking at least this length of time to mobilise via their poor railway system. The BEF played a small but significant part in the battle of the Marne even though Field Marshall French had seriously contemplated removing his men from the action to reform and rest. However, this major battle was largely won through the determination and courage of the French soldiers and their leaders. The French snatched a conclusive victory from what looked like an imminent defeat. The German High Command failed in its attempt to capture Paris and force the French government to capitulate. The ‘race to the sea’ now followed, in which the Allies and Central Powers atempted to outflank each other. The line of trenches was then settled from the North Sea to Switzerland. The Allies and the Central Powers now knew that the war would continue far longer than they had thought. The next few years would be spent in learning how to fight a new kind of war with new weapons in the air and on the ground. The price of this process would be paid in blood.

Free visit of the exterior on the path along the moat and the park. Guided tour of the interiors on prior request from 7 people. Sitting at the entrance to the village coming from Diou, the Château de Saligny (ISMH) welcomes you. Once you have crossed the bridge which spans the moat, which is still in water, your gaze is on the oldest part, the Lourdins tower dominating the castle which dates from the 14th, 17th, 17th and 19th centuries. Renaissance pink sandstone dormers adorn the facade overlooking the moat. Beautiful outbuildings.

Free visit. The village developed around a priory of Cluniac foundation which disappeared in the 15th century. The neo-Romanesque church was built at the end of the 19th century (1876-1878) and replaces a Romanesque church demolished in 1862. It is dedicated to Saint Martin in memory of the former priory which depended since 1268 on the Saint Martin de Nevers abbey.

Free admission to the park of the 12th, 15th and 16th-century château from April to October. Set in woods and lawns, the château is an irregular pentagon flanked by five towers of varying angles. The enclosures and walkways are intact. ISMH.

Free visit of the exteriors. Beauvoir is discovered at the bend of a path. A beautiful French garden (ISMH) is the setting for this 14th century castle (ISMH), built in the 15th century. It was occupied by the English truck during the Hundred Years War, then taken over by Louis II of Bourbon. The 18th century orangery and the pavilion have been restored into reception rooms which can respectively accommodate up to 300 and 90 seated guests as well as 450 people under the cocktail awning (access to the garden is closed during receptions).

Ile de la Motte at St Benigne This island is home to colonies of herons: black-crowned night heron, little egrets, cattle egrets. They may not like to be disturbed during the breeding season. The presence of this island in the river strongly encourages diverse fish life. Entry free - Information Board at Site Entry - Allow 30 minutes

Sand Dunes at Sermoyer The sand dunes known as “les Charmes” are a big surprise so far from the sea, and are the product of winds and flood waters. The open spaces are surrounded by woodland and some wetlands. This variety of natural habitats encourages an exceptional variety of species. A pedestrian path of 1.5km leads you round and helps you to discover the riches of this rare site, thanks to the presence of a series of signs and labels. Entry free - Information Board at Site Entry - Allow 1hr-1hr 30minutes.

Sculptor, recuperator, autodidact passionate about the forms and the materials he works the iron. The bodies are subjects that he privileges and especially the woman declined in all these forms. Animals are part of his life and are also subjects he approaches. His desire to give the viewer this addiction to the touch, the caress, the wave of relaxation and happiness. He just wants to decorate some of our world so that we feel good.

Glass artist recognized Champagne-Ardenne Craftsmanship and Craftsman, jewelry and glass sculptures. You are invited to discover the creations of fused glass (fusing) and thermoforming in the workshop of Annie Vincent-Buffet, unique pieces are to be made to dazzle your interior. Existence of a showroom. Fusion and thermoforming of unique glass pieces Visit of the shop by appointment (tel: 06.64.63.92.39) Adult and school courses by reservation

The mill, located in the heart of the village, on the Landion river, is supplied with water by a pond which serves as its millrace, a pond itself supplied by the river and the Saint Georges fountain. It was built in 1815 and operated until 1957. The mill is double: one part produced oils (rapeseed, walnut, poppy) with 2 crossed millstones: the other part produced flours (wheat, barley, oats and rye) with 2 superimposed millstones. The mill is part of the rich heritage of Etourvy now highlighted by the "Patrimoine Saint Georges" association. Open by appointment (all year round, minimum 10 people), it does not produce flour or oil. Contact Domaine Saint Georges Price: €1.50 per person with a minimum package of €15

Restaurant in Tournus (71) - Fine dining in Burgundy

Home made menu with local products

Establishment of charm located in the heart of the largest territory of champagne and is the only village to have 3 Appellations of Controlled Origin in France (Champagne, Coteaux Champenois and Rosé des Riceys). You will be seduced by the luxury rooms with evocative names of regional wines. The restaurant in vaulted cellars, typical to this area, invites you to savour local dishes or gastromonic meals in a refined environment while tasting the regional beverages. In this village of character you will discover sandstone alleyways; our architectural heritage. Opening days: Tuesday to Sunday after lunch.

In the heart of the charming village of Les Riceys, on the Champagne Tourist Route, the hotel Le Magny opens its doors. At the head of this establishment for 30 years, Agnès and Gilles Oliveau, the chef Maître restaurateur, offers a tasty cuisine that combines the respect of the product and its cooking. Plunge into the pool, enjoy the south facing terrace and the garden…for your well-being the natural world is generous here. Establishment closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 3 star hotel.

House with a family tradition, whose brand was created in 1912 by the grandfather of the current owner, Jacky Enfert, who in twenty years has transformed the establishment to make it one of the best addresses in the region. This charming hotel-restaurant is comfortable (three stars) but it is also an unmissable gastronomic address, with, in the kitchen, Cédric, the son, who cut his teeth with the greatest. Our restaurant rooms have just been redecorated in a 1900 workshop atmosphere, wine bar and reception rooms which allow you to have a pleasant time with the discovery of wines (cellar with more than 500 references). The restaurant "Aux Maisons", culinary college of France is coupled with a hotel. The Restaurant is closed on Sunday evening, Monday and December 24-25. Open Tuesday to Sunday noon from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. New: SPA “AUX MAISONS We offer 250 m2 of well-being, 2 cabins dedicated to face and body treatments, a hammam, a sauna, a jacuzzi, an experimental shower, an icefall and an indoor swimming pool. You can also enjoy our wide range of teas and herbal teas that will be offered to you.

Come and enjoy our friendly restaurant, large air-conditioned room with a magnificent view of the Saône. Taste our specialties: fried bleak, chicken breasts, frog fricassee. A gourmet moment not to be missed! The dishes are fresh and the majority come from local producers. We are open in the afternoon in summer, for refreshments : drinks, ice creams...

Situated by the river Saône, in a quiet and green area where you can taste frogs legs, small fried white fishes. Enjoy the terrace over the river during summer.

Opening 03/04/2020 > 18/10/2020 Treat yourself to a break in the countryside between Morvan forest and the most beautiful vineyards in Burgundy at the fully-renovated Huttopia Etang de Fouché campsite! Open-air sports, gastronomy, activities throughout the summer, or relaxing by the pool… take your pick!

Opening 03/04/2020 > 01/11/2020 NEW! Camp in the midst of the Burgundy vineyards at Huttopia Meursault Campsite. A beautiful 5ha woodland site, offering a relaxing holiday escape. The ideal destination to discover everything the region has to offer… Completely renovated, the living areas and new accommodation overlooking the vineyards will seduce you in any season.

In a very pleasant setting on the edge of a stretch of water, this quiet and partially shaded campsite offers 20 flat and spacious pitches (100m²) delimited by hedges and lawns. Ideal for family vacations with the proximity of the lake, games for children, bowling alley, and fishing all year round. Walks on the greenway, on the towpath of the lateral canal to the Loire at 300 m, grocery stores at 500 m and the amusement and animal park Le PAL at 15 km.

The Region of Chaumont: the city of Posters and Graphic Arts with le new center « Le Signe » but also of little streets with their houses with turrets, spiral staircases and the dungeon of the Counts of Champagne, etc. and its gourmet specialities: chocolate, its “Idéal” (a cake made from almond meringue and praline cream) and its grey truffles from Burgundy for which an exhibition is even held there! Without forgetting the Romanesque church of Vignory. In the centre of the village of Louvières, come and recharge your batteries in this independent terraced house. Relax and wake up to the sound of the stream, the Huyne, that crosses the village and feeds the wash house. Located in the triangle of Chaumont-Langres-Val-de-Meuse, you can hike in the forest, walk along the Canal between Champagne and Burgundy, fish, or visit sites highlighting the local history and industry (blade museum in Nogent, Langres, a Town of Art and History, or Chaumont and its turrets). Amenities: Ground floor: Kitchen, living room with chimney.dining room, sun lounge and terrace, bathroom and wc. Upstairs: 4 Bedrooms, ( 2 bed 2 pl, 2 beds 1 pl et 2 bunkbeds, 1 pl , baby bed), dressing, bathrooms and WC. TV, DVD player,. Garage 1 car.

12 km from Chaource, 40 km from Troyes, old renovated farmhouse with courtyard and enclosed land near the Aube and Tonnerrois vineyards. Loan of bikes.

Old but fully renovated farm outbuilding with close courtyard and garden close to the vineyards of the Tonnerre and Aube regions, at 12km from Chaource and 40km from Troyes.This gîte is composed of a dining/living room, an American kitchen and a toilet on the ground floor. On the first floor: a bedroom with a double bed, a bedroom with two single beds, a bedroom with three single beds, a shower room and a toilet. The electric heating is included in the price of the stay. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: the Nigloland Park is at 40km; a visit of the Champagne cellars, of the mushroom caves of Cussangy are possible at 10km.

This gîte can welcome 70 people in five different buildings and is situated in a one acre park at 13km from Chaource, 17km from Tonnerre and close to Chablis and the Champagne.The sleeping accommodations are divided between twelve double bedrooms, five triple bedrooms, one bedroom for four and three dormitories for six and a dormitory for eight. It is suitable for classes, groups and seminars. It is also ideal for a wedding or family celebration. It is DDJS and Inspection Académique authorised. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: educational paths, wash houses, oil and flour mills, mountain bike circuit and hiking. Close by you will find various museums, Champagne and Chablis cellars, the Nigloland Park, various castles, the mushroom farm and the golf course of Chaource.

13 km from Chaource, 17 km from Tonnerre near Chablis and Champagne. Gîte with 83 beds spread over 4 buildings, 2 reception rooms, 1 seminar room and 1 kitchen, in a green park of one hectare. These beds are divided into 15 rooms of 2, 6 rooms of 3, 3 rooms of 4, 1 room of 6, 1 dormitory of 7 and 1 dormitory of 10. Open all year round. Reception of classes, groups, seminars. Ideal for weddings and family celebrations. DDJS Academic Inspection approval. Tourist attractions: educational trails, wash houses, oil and flour mill, mountain bike and hiking trails. Nearby museums, Champagne and Chablis cellars, Nigloland, castles, mushroom farm and golf course in Chaource.