| Morvan Regional Natural Park Parc naturel régional du Morvan | |
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Location  | |
| Area type | Regional park |
|---|---|
| State | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Surface | 2 909 km2 |
| Foundation year | 1970 |
| Institutional website | |
Morvan Regional Natural Park is located in the region French of the Burgundy.
To know
The whole area of the the Morvan massif it has a rich ecosystem, with forests, pastures and rivers. However, the biosphere is not safe from threats such as water pollution or the reduction of forests (which are a refuge for many species). In order to reconcile the preservation of the natural environment and the economic and tourist development of the region, the Morvan Regional Nature Park was created in 1970. This park, which covers an area of 280,000 ha, is responsible for various missions including that of preserving the biosphere away from pollution and that of educating the citizens of the region to a lifestyle that respects the environment.
When to go
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | 5,6 | 7,7 | 10,9 | 14,7 | 18,6 | 22,1 | 24,9 | 24,3 | 21,4 | 16,3 | 9,7 | 6,2 |
| Minimum (° C) | 0,1 | 0,7 | 2,5 | 4,7 | 8,2 | 11,4 | 13,3 | 13,1 | 10,7 | 7,5 | 3,2 | 0,8 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 54,2 | 50,1 | 49 | 43,4 | 74,9 | 62,5 | 47,2 | 54,9 | 52,1 | 58,1 | 52,8 | 57,3 |
How to get
On the train
The train is certainly the most convenient way to reach the region when used in conjunction with buses. You can get off at Avallon, Autun, or Corbigny and then take a bus to Montbard Saulieu from which it is easy to access the park.
Permits / Rates
Access to the park is completely free, you just have to observe the code of conduct that will be reminded you at the park entrance.For any information and prices of any activities inside the park, please contact:
- 1 Maison du Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan, 58230 Saint-Brisson, ☎ 33 386 787 900, @[email protected].
How to get around
Moving around the park is far more comfortable if you decide to visit it by bike or on foot excursions (there are also organized ones). If, on the other hand, you prefer to visit the different towns, there are also some little-used transport options, which you can ask about in one of the park's information offices.
What see
The main attraction and mission center of the park is nature. To see here are above all the small and large rivers, the enchanting peaks of the Morvan and for lovers of history and archeology the archaeological site of Bibracte with its interesting museum of Celtic civilization.
City
Within the protected area there are some splendid cities or it would be better to say municipalities since only five exceed a thousand inhabitants. Here you will find historic buildings, ancient fortifications and museums and experience authentic French countryside life.
Castles of the Morvan
- 1 [link not working]Château de Chastellux.
8€. 
April-November, Mon-Tue. Slightly northwest of Lake Crescent, Chastellux Castle dates back to the 11th century. The castle is private but still open to visitors. The castle has a beautiful park and is available for private events such as weddings, concerts or exhibitions. - 2 Château de Bazoches. March-November. Of feudal origin, Château de Bazoches is located on a wooded hill in an old Roman station in the village of Neuvy . The castle is visible from Vezelay which is 10 km away. It was built in 1180 by Jean de Bazoches and then had several owners until in 1675 King Louis XIV gave the castle to Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Vauban was a military planner and made many changes transforming the castle into a military garrison using it for military studies and as a model for over 300 French fortresses attributable to him. The current owners, descendants of the daughter of de Vauban, have preserved many sumptuous furnishings that belonged to their famous ancestor.
- 3 Château de Lantilly. € 5,50. July-August, every day except Tuesday 14: 00-18: 00. 13th century castle, also available for overnight stays and for special events such as weddings, family reunions, exhibitions and more.
8€. 
April-November, Mon-Tue. Slightly northwest of Lake Crescent, Chastellux Castle dates back to the 11th century. The castle is private but still open to visitors. The castle has a beautiful park and is available for private events such as weddings, concerts or exhibitions.Religious buildings
The park also hosts a whole series of churches and monasteries, among others, a Vezelay there is a famous (at least in the past) place of pilgrimage which is its abbey church, the 4 Basilica of Vézelay. It is an 11th century building.
At the foot of the hill, in the municipality of Saint-Père the homonymous church rises. This church is a treasure for anyone wishing to discover 13th-15th century French art because it has remained virtually intact ever since.
What to do
- Excursions. As already mentioned above, the park is designed to educate visitors and inhabitants to respect the environment. Therefore, many guided excursions by bike, on foot or on horseback are organized to discover nature and the species that find refuge here. Not infrequently the excursions also include interactive parts in contact with the park's animals and plants.
- * Paths to discover nature. In addition to guided excursions, there are some programmed paths that everyone is free to follow even individually, each focused on a specific naturalistic aspect and all with the aim of bringing the visitor into contact with the nature around him.
Shopping
Where to eat
- Le Relais Bernard Loiseau, Rue Argentine, 2 - 21210 Saulieu, ☎ 33 380 90 53 53, @[email protected].
- L'espérance, Grande Rue, 22 - 89450 Saint-Père, ☎ 33 386 33 39 10, @[email protected].
Where stay
Campsites
There is no better way to enjoy the Morvan park than an overnight camping trip and in this regard the park offers some convenient possibilities:
- Camping Chalets-Camping Plage Du Midi, 58230 Montsauche Les Settons (Rechteroever van het Lac des settons), ☎ 33 386 845197, @[email protected].
- Camping du Lac, 71430 Palinges, ☎ 33 385 881449.
- Camping du Lac, Saint Agnan, ☎ 33 386 787370, @[email protected].
- [link not working]Camping Les Mesanges, 58230 Montsauche les Settons (Linkeroever van het Lac des Settons), ☎ 33 386 845577, @[email protected].
Hotel
For those who prefer the traditional hotel, there are also these in the park:
- Les Glycines, Rue Saint Pierre, 89450 Vezelay, ☎ 33 386 323530.
- Hôtel d'Avallon Vauban, 53 rue de Paris, 89200 Avallon, ☎ 33 386 343699, @[email protected].
- Les Grillon du Morvan, 58230 Les Settons (Rechteroever), ☎ 33 386 845143, @[email protected].
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Within the protected area and more generally in the region dominated by the Morvan massif there are some nice towns and villages:
- Autun
- Avallon
- Auxerre - medieval city of the department of Yonne with a very rich historical heritage.
- Château-Chinon
- Corbigny
- Dun-les-Places
- Saint-Brisson
- Saint-Léger-Vauban
- Saulieu
- Quarré-les-Tombes
- Vézelay
- Mont Beuvray
- Oppidum Bibracte - ancient archaeological site that acts as a window on the French Celtic world.
Other projects
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