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Discover the Morvan in 3 days
Holiday ideas
Looking to get away from it all? A long weekend in an oasis of peace and nature, but with a pinch of culture and history?
We've put together a three-day stay in the Morvan Sommets & Grands Lacs. On the menu: a castle, a waterfall, a hike around one of our lakes, a museum and much more!
DAY 1
walk in the footsteps of Vauban
Château de Bazoches
If you arrive in Morvan Sommets & Grands Lacs from the north, you'll soon come across the Château de Bazoches. This former residence of Marshal Vauban is definitely worth a visit. Immerse yourself in 17th century history.
- Château de Bazoches
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Château
58190 BAZOCHES - 03 86 22 10 22
- chateau.bazoches@wanadoo.fr
- www.chateau-bazoches.com
Visit Lormes
the little town with all the bells and whistlesTake a tour of the town with the free booklet you request from the Tourist Office. You'll pass the chapel of the Vieux Château and the Hospital, the I.S.M.H. listed church of Saint-Alban, from which you'll have a lovely view of the town, the bust of Henri Bachelin, a famous French writer of the 20th century... and lots of other surprises. During your walk, take the time to stop off at the covered market.
Les Gorges de Narvau
a magical, natural placeReach the Narvau Gorge, a magical, listed natural site not far from the town. Follow the 1.5 km walking trail to admire the forest, the impressive waterfall and a carpet of blue hyacinths in spring. If you pass by the rocks, keep your ears open. You may hear whispers. Not far from you is the Grotte aux Fées. Only the bravest will dare stop here. These cliffs are also ideal for rock climbing. Put on your harness and challenge the heights.
magnificent sunset
Mont La Justice
Contemplate the view from Mont La Justice, the town's highest point at 470 meters. The orientation table and explanatory panels will give you a few keys to this magnificent panorama overlooking the Yonne valley.
Enjoying the sunset here is the perfect end to your first day in the Morvan.
- Mont de la Justice Lormes
- LORMES
- 03 86 22 82 74
- tourisme@ccmorvan.fr
- www.morvansommetsetgrandslacs.com
DAY 2
Tour of Lac de Saint-Agnan
There's no better way to start the second day of your stay than with a stroll around Lac de Saint Agnan.
If you're a Robinson, then Lac de Saint-Agnan is the place for you! Surrounded by forests and meadows, its many small coves will awaken your adventurous soul. Depending on your affinities, you'll find it has a touch of Canada or Ireland about it. Get ready to bring back some magnificent photos of your escapade, for it will seduce you in all seasons!
Discover the Morvan in a different way, to the rhythm of hooves.
Saint-Agnan on horseback
Want to explore the region a little more after walking around the lake?
The Domaine du Bois de Loup offers accompanied horseback rides. Let yourself be guided to the rhythm of the hooves.
Musée de la Résistance
in the footsteps of the maquisardsLocated within the Maison du Parc naturel régional du Morvan in Saint-Brisson, the museum provides an insight into the role and importance of the Resistance in the region during the Second World War, and in particular the work of the maquis, thanks to its extensive collection of objects, archive documents, equipment, photographs, weapons... presented in three rooms: Occupation, Resistance, Liberation and Memory.
DAY 3
Town at the top of the Morvan
Visit Château-Chinon and its Calvary
Château-Chinon will seduce you with its views and its history. Along a four-and-a-half kilometer circuit, you'll discover fifteen points of interest, including the magnificent panorama of the Calvaire on the heights of the town, the Porte Notre Dame, which remains the only witness to the time when the castle overlooked the town, and the Fontaine de Château-Chinon.
- Panorama du Calvaire et château médiéval
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rue de la Promenade
58120 CHATEAU-CHINON (VILLE) - 03 86 85 06 58
- tourisme@ccmorvan.fr
- www.morvansommetsetgrandslacs.com/
Saint-Romain Church
Porte Notre Dame
Calvaire de Château-Chinon
Fontaine Niki de Saint Phalle
On the rails of the Tacot
Vélorail du Bazois-Morvan
Looking for an original activity to burn off some energy in a pleasant setting? Take a ride on the Bazois Morvan velorail! A pedal-powered vehicle equipped with electric assistance will take you along the old Tacot tracks.
Two rides are available: 14 km round trip for 1h45 or 24 km round trip for 3h!
- Vélorail du Bazois-Morvan
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Chemin de la Fontaine d'Amour
58120 CHATEAU-CHINON (CAMPAGNE) - velorailbazoismorvan.fr
Bibracte
2,000 years of historyWe end our stay with a trip back in time.
2,000 years ago, this Gallic town, capital of the Eduen people, dominated the Morvan from the heights of Mont Beuvray. This oppidum, visited by Vercingetorix and Caesar alike, was home to up to 10,000 inhabitants at its peak. Today, Bibracte is one of the world's largest late-Gallic archaeological sites. Every summer, archaeologists from all over Europe excavate this incredible site.
Where to stay?
The Morvan Sommets et Grands Lacs region offers a wide choice of accommodation: campsites, overnight stays in a perched hut or tepee, hotels, gîtes and bed & breakfasts.
An outing is only complete after a good meal. Discover our wide range of restaurants for a tasty lunch or a pleasant dinner.