Burgundy is beautiful in every season! This unspoilt landscape forms an ideal setting for all kinds of activities: walking, cycling, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding or horse riding, and you can also enjoy swimming here.
Burgundy
This region has an exceptional network of cycle-friendly roads known as La Tour de Bourgogne à vélo, as well as many walking and cycling routes.
In addition, the region offers more than 1,000 km of navigable waterways, making Burgundy a true paradise for river tourism.
We have made a small selection of things you can do and visit. Further information and brochures are available for everyone at the campsite. If you have specific wishes or questions, you are always welcome to ask us.
Feel free to explore the various pages for inspiration, or click here to see the most popular activities in Southern Burgundy according to Tripadvisor.
Culture and relaxation
BROCANTES
Throughout the year there are brocantes (flea markets), mainly at weekends. A list of locations is available at the campsite’s tourist information. You can also take a look at the Brocabrac website.
Caves
In the caves of Azé, many fossil skeletons of bears and lions have been found. Remains of early humans were also discovered, dating back more than 350,000 years, when they used the cave and its underground river.
Website: The caves of Azé
Distance from the campsite: 139 km
Markets
You can visit a market almost every day in one of the surrounding towns.
We have created an overview of the weekly and monthly markets in the area.
Castles
Burgundy has an extremely rich history and remains one of the most famous regions of France. This is not only because of its wine or Burgundian lifestyle. From early prehistory onwards, every era has contributed significantly to a remarkable cultural heritage with incredible diversity. In this region you will find prehistoric caves, Gallo-Roman fortresses, Romanesque churches and abbeys, medieval castles and museums with artefacts from all periods.
We have selected some of the most remarkable castles for you. You can also find a comprehensive overview of Burgundian castles on the website of La Route des Ducs.
Towns
The area is home to many beautiful historic villages and towns.
On this page you will find an alphabetical overview of towns near the campsite. Of course, you are always welcome to ask us specific questions, or browse the collection of brochures and information folders available at the campsite.
Temple
A very impressive temple is the Temple of the Thousand Buddhas, built according to the model of the first temple in Tibet.
Website: paldenshangpa-la-boulaye.com
Distance from the campsite: 40 km
Gardens
Le Jardin d’Elisée
In Vernais you will find a beautiful 1,000 m² garden featuring an oak tree over 450 years old, a fragrance garden and a special orchid garden, which can be visited with a guide.
Website: lejardindelisee.com
Distance from the campsite: 93 km
Gilles de Brissac
In 1976, inspired by English, Chinese and Japanese gardens, Gilles de Brissac created this beautiful garden. It even features a waterfall built using 650 tonnes of rock.
Website: apremont-sur-allier.com
Distance from the campsite: 69 km
WELLNESS
In Burgundy, you are very welcome at two spa resorts: Saint-Honoré-les-Bains in the Nièvre and Bourbon-Lancy in the Saône-et-Loire, perfect for complete relaxation.
The spa resort of Saint-Honoré-les-Bains offers various thermal treatment packages under medical supervision.
Website: st-honore-les-bains.com
The spa resort of Bourbon-Lancy stands out with its modern wellness complex Celtô, for her and for him…. As the slogan suggests, Celtô focuses on women and men who enjoy taking time for themselves. Everything revolves around comfort, relaxation and tranquillity.
Website: thermes-bourbon-lancy.fr
Wine
Burgundy is one of the largest wine regions in France. Most white wines are made from Chardonnay and Aligoté grapes. Red wines are produced from Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes (mainly for Beaujolais). The Burgundy wine region is divided into five districts: from north to south these are Chablis, Côte d’Or, Chalonnais, Mâconnais and finally Beaujolais.
Read more on our dedicated page about wines from the region.
Cycling
You can enjoy wonderful cycling in the Morvan, with many beautiful cycling routes.
From the campsite, you can cycle straight into the forest! With a mountain bike, you can explore the hilly forest trails, and for a regular bike there are plenty of flatter routes suitable for short or long rides. In the immediate surroundings of our nature campsite Vue du Lac, seven signposted cycling routes are available, ranging from 35 to 83 kilometres in length. A little further away, there is an abundance of additional cycling routes.
Heading north, you cycle towards the Morvan nature park, where you can climb the highest mountain, Mont Folin (950 m). There are also beautiful flat routes along the Canal de Nivernais. To the south, you can cycle along the Loire, and south of Gannay-sur-Loire there are stunning sections along the Canal Latéral.
Along the way, you will encounter idyllic landscapes, ride through picturesque villages and pass Romanesque churches. Cycling between meadows and along historic lock keeper’s houses, you can enjoy wonderfully quiet roads. A section of the extensive French long-distance cycling route Voie Verte is also located nearby and is a real pleasure to ride.
More cycling routes can be found online. Here you will discover over 800 kilometres of cycling routes in our region, via (car-free) towpaths, secondary roads, former railway lines or through vineyards across four different departments. Even more routes are available at the Tourist Offices (Office de Tourisme) in Cercy-la-Tour, Moulin-Engilbert, Luzy, Bourbon-Lancy and Decize. In Fours, there is also an annual cycling event.
If you are more interested in real road cycling competitions, you can also take part in these. For more information, please visit the website of the FFCT.
Sports and activity
TREE CLIMBING
A fantastic activity where you can climb through a specially designed treetop course and challenge yourself at different heights. The team from Les Zaccroches will fit you with a safety harness and secure you to a cable system, allowing you to complete the course safely.
There are several levels indicated by colours, and truly, the black route requires real training… what a height! We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Website: leszaccroches.fr
Distance from the campsite: 45 km
GOLF
For golf enthusiasts, there are three golf courses within an hour’s drive from the campsite. More information about other golf courses in the region can be found on this website.
Golf d’Autun – 12 holes / Par 36
Website: golfautun.fr
Distance from the campsite: 45 km
Golf de Givalois – 9 holes / Par 28
Website: golf-bourbon-lancy
Distance from the campsite: 25 km
Golf Public du Nivernais – 18 holes
Website: golf-du-nivernais.com
Distance from the campsite: 50 km
KARTING
Next to the former Formula 1 circuit, you can test your speed in 125 cc and 270 cc karts at Karting Circuit de Nevers. Minimum age: 10 years and minimum height: 1.50 m. Open all year round.
Address: Technopole 58 Magny-Cours
Reservations: +33 (0)3 86 21 26 18
Website: circuitmagnycours.com
Distance from the campsite: 51 km
CANOEING
At Le Petit Castor, you can rent a canoe, for example to paddle down the Loire.
Website: lespetitscastors.com
Distance from the campsite: 11 km
AVIATION
Nevers Airport
A fun place to visit or to take to the skies with a rental aircraft. You can even make a parachute jump here.
Website: aeroniv.fr
Distance from the campsite: 50 km
AMUSEMENT PARK
Highly recommended: Le Pal, an amusement park with a zoo where young and old can enjoy a full day of fun.
Website: lepal.com
Distance from the campsite: 40 km
DIVERTI’PARK
A wonderful family destination with interactive games, fairy-tale walks, mazes and bouncy castles. They also have various breeds of cattle from all over the world.
Website: divertiparc.com
Distance from the campsite: 40 km
LOISIRS EN MORVAN
Quad biking, rafting, canoeing, climbing, mountain biking and more.
At Loisirs en Morvan, you can discover the Morvan in many adventurous ways: quad riding, rafting, mountain biking, paintball and adventure courses.
Website: loisirsenmorvan.com
Distance from the campsite: 74 km
CAP EXTREME
At Cap Extreme, you can go treasure hunting, rafting, hydrospeeding, paintballing, quad biking and even tree climbing. A bit further from the campsite, but perfect for true adventure lovers.
Website: cap-extreme.com
Distance from the campsite: 67 km
FISHING
Our campsite is located next to a lake. In fact, it is a large fish-breeding lake of over 28 hectares. Every two years during winter, the owner drains the lake and catches the fish near the sluice, after which they are immediately loaded into refrigerated trucks. The sluice is then closed and the lake refills naturally. Fishing in this lake is therefore not allowed.
You can fish freely in the surrounding area. In Fours, about 6 km north-northeast of the campsite, there is a dedicated fishing lake. Fishing is also possible in the Loire, the Alène and the Canal du Nivernais. Around Montambert (approx. 4 km south), there are 32 small lakes for fishing. A fishing permit can be obtained at various addresses in Fours and Montambert.
WATER SPORTS
Étang de Baye is a great location for water sports enthusiasts. You can rent catamarans, surfboards and canoes.
Website: nievre-tourisme.com
Distance from the campsite: 46 km
Discover the Canal du Nivernais by renting an electric boat. No boating licence required.
Website: aquafluvial.fr
Distance from the campsite: 49 km
SWIMMING
The lake next to the campsite provides refreshing cooling during summer and contributes to a pleasant microclimate. Children can enjoy playing at the small beach, while parents can relax in sun or shade and keep an eye on them.
The lake is not a recreational lake and is privately owned. It is not part of the campsite. The owner uses it for fish farming. Swimming is entirely at your own risk, as the owner is not insured for this. Boats, inflatables and air mattresses are not allowed.
There are many other swimming opportunities nearby, including swimming pools and lakes where inflatables are permitted. A list of swimming locations is available at the tourist information point.
WALKING
From the campsite, two beautiful walks start directly, one of which circles Lake Étang Donjon. In the surrounding forests, you may spot many bird species such as hoopoe, golden oriole, sparrowhawk, buzzard, grey heron, little owl, red kite, kestrel, nightingale and kingfisher. Over 50 species have already been recorded locally. With a bit of luck, you might even see deer or other wildlife.
U kunt al direct vanaf de camping een mooie wandeling maken in de bossen rondom het meer
Hiking and Walking in the Morvan, Burgundy (Nièvre, France)
You can start walking directly from the campsite into the surrounding forests.
We provide folders with walking routes (5–14 km) available to borrow. Routes can also be purchased at the tourist offices in Cercy-la-Tour, Moulin-Engilbert, Luzy, Bourbon-Lancy and Decize.
You will walk through forests and meadows with idyllic views, past old mills, fortresses, churches and picturesque villages. All walks are suitable for young children and are within 18 km of the campsite. A combination of cycling and walking is also possible.
There are also beautiful walks along the Canal du Nivernais and the Loire. The waterfall of Gouloux is a lovely family excursion, and another waterfall can be found along the river Dragne near Villapourçon.
GR 3 and GR 13
Of the 13 walking routes we provide, five are part of the GR 3, a French long-distance trail passing through Saint-Hilaire-Fontaine, Charrin, Saint-Seine and Montambert (less than 2.5 km from our campsite).
For experienced hikers, the GR 3, GR 13 and the GRP Tour du Morvan offer wonderful challenges.
The website of the Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre lists organised walks, and some routes can be downloaded as PDFs.
Contact
We are available in Dutch, French, English and German by phone or email. However, the easiest way may be to fill in the contact form.