Bibracte
A wonderful place to explore for all the family at the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan, awarded the status of « Grand Site de France » in 2008, with a wide choice of fun historical activities back in the times of the Gauls.
The archaeological site of Bibracte at the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan
This amazing place is located in the villages of Saint-Léger-Sous-Beuvray in Saône-et-Loire, Glux-en-Glenne and Larochemillay in Nièvre. Plunge right into the heart of the history of the Aedui, a Gallic tribe, and their ancient capital. Visit the Museum of Celtic Civilisation with an audioguide and discover an impressive collection of everyday objects and documents, reconstitutions, models and film shows. Innovative multi-media tools reveal the history of Bibracte and the work of archaeologists. Archaeology workshops for children aged 6 -12 allow them to be archaeologists for a day at the excavation site (trowel in hand, they are introduced to excavating skills and the scientific approach). A short distance from the museum, experience typical Gallic food using replica tableware from the period (knives and spoons, but no forks) and with barley beer brewed exclusively for Bibracte. After your meal, walk or take the shuttle bus to Mont-Beuvray to explore the Gallic ‘oppidum’ and the current excavations, helped by information boards around the site. Take a trip way back in time on the largest archaeological site dedicated to the Celtic world ! This lovely walk features the remains of the Gallic town, centuries-old trees and superb panoramic views from the top of Mont-Beuvray. Several unusual activities are available including a 2-hour tree-climbing session with a qualified instructor to explore Mont-Beuvray forest from the treetops. You can also go on a forest walk with a difference accompanied by birds of prey flying freely around you and two qualified falconers !
What to do near the archaeological site at Bibracte
Not far from Bibracte, climb to the top of Haut-Folin, the highest point in Burgundy at 901 metres, to enjoy magnificent views of the Morvan region and on a clear day Mont Blanc 250km away. In winter when it snows, Haut-Folin has 5 trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoe trekking, covering 40km in total. Saint-Honoré-les-Bains is a spa town with a casino. Château-Chinon, capital of Morvan, has some lovely viewing points and a discovery trail linked to François Mitterand, an emblematic figure of the town. There are also 2 museums : Musée du Septennat and the Musée du Costume. The area has a multitude of footpaths, cycle tracks and bridle paths through the countryside and there are a large number of fishing rivers.
« I love this part of southern Morvan with magnificent views around every bend, it’s great to walk through the countryside at Mont-Beuvray. Have a go at the tree-climbing activity, it’s something else ! » recommends Linda from Gites de France
Discover the loveliest places in Nièvre with Gites de France Nièvre : Charité sur Loire, the town of Nevers, Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Destination Sancerre-Pouilly Fumé and Giennois, Puisaye Pottery, Etangs de Baye et de Vaux, Le Canal de Nivernais, Le Morvan, Lac des Settons."
How to get to Bibracte, at the foot of Mont-Beuvray ?
By road : A6 autoroute from Paris, exit for Pouilly-en-Auxois (then Autun, St-Léger-sous-Beuvray, Mont Beuvray)
A6 autoroute from Lyon, exit Chalon-sud (then Le Creusot, Etang-sur-Arroux, St-Léger-sous-Beuvray, Bibracte-Mont-Beuvray)
By rail : to Le Creusot-Montceau TGV (fast train) on the Paris-Lyon line, then shuttlebus to Autun then taxi. (NB. There is also a non-TGV railway station at Le Creusot)."
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