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Morvan Regional Natural Park

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Photo: Havang(nl), CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Morvan Regional Natural Park (French: Parc naturel régional du Morvan) is in the heart of the Burgundy region of France.

Sights and activities

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Maison du parc naturel régional du Morvan
Do
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Angie – le feu de l’eau
Do
Rafting, kayaking, hot-dog (whitewater canoeing), la nage eaux vivre (whitewater swimming)
Details
Culinary
Do
Reserve a table at three-star restaurant Le Relais Bernard Loiseau
Details
Hiking
Do
Choose from one or more trails
Details

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

Le Relais Bernard LoiseauCheapest menu €70 (excluding drinks)
A three-star restaurant in honor of Bernard Loiseau who was chief cook of La Côte d'Or until his death in 2003.
Price
Cheapest menu €70 (excluding drinks)
Address
2, Rue Argentine, 21210 Saulieu
Phone
+33 3 80 90 53 53
Website
bernard-loiseau.com
Auberge de l’ÂtreMenu €34.50
A very comfortable restaurant with a classic kitchen.
Price
Menu €34.50
Address
89630 Lavaults
Phone
+33 3 86 32 20 79
Website
auberge-de-latre.com
Le GourmillonMenu €21.50
A comfortable restaurant with traditional cuisine.
Price
Menu €21.50
Address
89200 Avallon
Phone
+33 3 86 31 62 01
Website
legourmillon.com
Chex LaxchumyCourses €10-€15
An unexpected Indian family restaurant with cordial service.
Hours
12
Price
Courses €10-€15
Address
59 Reu Paul Barreau, 58140 Lormes
Phone
+33 3 86 24 88 01

Drink3 places

Cafe de la Poste
A very small and very authentic pub
Address
Rue du Pont National, Lormes
Le Petit Coin
Address
Rue l’Hôtel de Ville, Précy-sous-Thil
Bar des Sport
Address
Rue du Commerce, Luzy

Sleep14 places

Hotels

Les GlycinesSimple room €41, stylish room €98
This character hotel is an elegant mansion located near the Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene at the top of the eternal hill.
Price
Simple room €41, stylish room €98
Address
Rue Saint Pierre, 89450 Vezelay
Phone
+33 3 86 32 35 30
Website
glycines-vezelay.com
Hôtel d’Avallon Vauban€48-92
Price
€48-92
Address
53 rue de Paris, 89200 Avallon
Phone
+33 3 86 34 36 99
Website
avallonvaubanhotel.com
Les Grillon du Morvan€54-126 (breakfast €8.50)
Price
€54-126 (breakfast €8.50)
Address
58230 Les Settons
Directions
right bank of the lake
Phone
+33 3 86 84 51 43
Website
lesgrillonsdumorvan.com

Chambres d’hôtes/gîtes

Gîtes du Coucou
Address
Le village d’en haut, 5830 Gien-sur-Cure
Phone
+33 3 86 78 46 37
Website
gite-du-coucou.fr
La Clef des Champs
Address
Chenesaint, 21530 La Roche en Brenil
Website
clefdeschamps-bourgogne.com

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Chambres d’hôtes/gîtes

Le Gîte de Bourgogne
Address
43 rue de Brion, 71190 Etang-sur-Arroux
Phone
+33 3 85 82 31 38
Website
le-gite-de-bourgogne.com
Ambiance Morvan
Address
Ouroux en Morvan
Phone
+33 3 86 78 22 21
Website
ambiance-morvan.com
Guest House€50 double +€15 per extra person
Part of an old farmhouse, with off street parking. 2 bedrooms - 1 family room possible to sleep 4, other double room.
Price
€50 double +€15 per extra person
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
10:30
Address
4 rue du Chateau, 58430 Arleuf
Directions
Off the main route Autun-Chateau Chinon, near village centre
Phone
+33 386788594
La Voliere de Montigoisfrom €80
Bed and breakfast built in a renovated old barn. 1 family rooms for 4 and 1 for 3.
Price
from €80
Address
3 Chemin de Montigois - Lavault - 21210 Saint Martin de la Mer
Phone
+33 9 64 04 84 43
Website
lavolieredemontigois.monsite-orange.fr
Le Gîte "La famille est dans les blés"
Family cottage with modern amenities: large kitchen, XXL fridge, spacious dining room, unique decor, 5 bedrooms, garden, shaded terrace, games (billiards, ping-pong, air hockey), library.
Check-out
10:00
Address
Pouilly
Directions
about 17 km northwest of the park
Phone
+33 9 631598101
Website
la-famille-est-dans-les-bles.com

Campings

Camping Chalets-Camping Plage Du Midi
Address
58230 Montsauche Les Settons
Directions
right bank of Lac des Settons
Phone
+33 3 86 84 51 97
Website
settons-camping.com
Camping du Lac
Too for people with limited mobility
Address
71430 Palinges
Phone
+33 3 85 88 14 49
Website
campingdulac.eu
Camping du Lac
Address
Saint Agnan
Phone
+33 3 86 78 73 70
Website
campingbourgogne.fr
Camping Les Mesanges
Address
58230 Montsauche les Settons
Directions
left bank of Lac des Settons
Website
campinglesmesanges.fr

Getting there and around

Getting there

By foot
By foot you can reach the park by the French itinerary GR 13.

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Getting around

Hiking trails

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Full travel guide

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UnderstandThe name Morvan comes from the Celtic: Mar = black and Vand = mountains. The park was established in 1970 and comprises 117 member municipalities.

Get inFrom the north and the east, the area is fastest accessible via the A6 running from Paris to Beaune. Take the exit to Avallon in the north or the exit to Saulieu in the east.

Fees and permitsEverybody has free access to the park. The code of conduct, Code de Bonne Conduite, can be obtained at the tourist office of the Maison du Parc or at any other tourist office in the park.

Get around

See

BuyRegional products such as wines (Bourgogne Vézelay), trout (terrine de truite or mousse de truite), snails (Feuilletés or fromentines d'escargots à la bourguignonne), apple cider vinegar (vinaigre de cidre).

DrinkIt's hard to find locations in the Morvan to swing on a dance floor until the early hours. In the larger towns you will find bars, but these are often used as a restaurant as well.

SleepThe following accommodation options are fairly randomly selected. On the internet are many websites where you can browse for a destination.

Stay safeAt night it can be very dark. Be aware that you suddenly can encounter animals crossing the winding roads. Say sorry to the frog, but a deer can be a problem.

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