Parks und Natur im Burgund

Burgundy Parks and Nature

Burgundy’s landscape is defined by the Morvan Regional Natural Park, a granite massif featuring dense woodlands and significant reservoirs like Lac de Pannecière and Lac du Bourdon. In Dijon, the Jardin des Sciences and Port du Canal provide urban green retreats. The region's diverse topography includes the tufa formations of Cascades d'Étufs, the 10-meter drop of Saut de Gouloux, and elevated vantage points such as Butte de Montenoison and Rocher de la Pérouse, which offer expansive views across the Nivernais hills and Cure valley.

Burgundy Parks and Nature — Karte

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Morvan Regional Natural Park

Morvan Regional Natural Park is a protected area of woodlands, lakes and traditional farmland in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of…

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Port du Canal

Relax and wander around in this peaceful green area surrounding the former port. You can also take a boat tour.

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Arquebuse Botanical Garden

The Jardin botanique de l'Arquebuse is a botanical garden and arboretum located at 1 Avenue Albert-Premier, Dijon, Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne,…

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Tower of Philippe le Bon

The tower is especially beautiful at night when it's illuminated. It offers wonderful views of the city from the top.

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Square des Bénédictins

This small public garden in Dijon is located on the site of the former Saint-Bénigne Abbey. It features manicured lawns and paths adjacent to the city's cathedral and archaeological museum.

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Saut de Gouloux

A 10-meter waterfall where the Caillot river drops into the Cure. The site includes the ruins of two ancient watermills and a stone bridge dating back to the 19th century.

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Cascades d'Étufs

Located in the National Forest of Châtillon-sur-Seine, this tufa waterfall is formed by petrifying springs. The calcium-rich water creates unique limestone terraces as it flows through the woodland.

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Lac du Bourdon

Lac du Bourdon is a lake in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. At an elevation of 215 m, its surface area is 2.2 km².

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Lac de Pannecière

Lac de Pannecière is a lake in the department Nièvre in France. At an elevation of 320 m, its surface area is 5.2 km2.

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Rocher de la Pérouse

Standing at 607 meters, this granite outcrop offers a panoramic view of the Cure valley and the forested hills of the Morvan Regional Natural Park.

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Calvaire

A panoramic viewpoint in Château-Chinon situated at 609 meters. It provides a wide perspective of the Morvan mountains, the Yonne valley, and the historic rooftops of the town.

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Champallement

This viewpoint provides an extensive outlook over the Beuvron valley and the western slopes of the Morvan. The site is located near the remains of a Gallo-Roman archaeological site.

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Butte de Montenoison

Reaching an altitude of 417 meters, this historic site offers a 360-degree view of the Nivernais hills and the Morvan. It features the ruins of a 13th-century castle.