Nature Wilderness Beauty

There are numerous walks to splendid hill scenery around Autun.



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Mont Beuvray
Nice walks to the summit through woods. Breathtaking view. Archaeological excavations.


Uchon
Granitic formation boulders. Beautiful sight.


St-Sernin-du-Plain (Les Trois Croix)
Splendid view on Autun, the Saône Valley and Nolay.


Croix de la Libération
Overlooking Autun and the countryside around.


Les Trois Croix
Beautiful view on Santenay vineyards.

Natural, picturesque and various guided walks (with the following associations).

Haut folin : Highest point in the forest in Morvan (901m). Access via GR 13.

Forêt de Planoise : Miles of walking. Car park at the Pierre de Couhard (close to Autun).

Gorges de la Canche : Gorges in a natural reserve. Walking and climbing.

Forêt des Battées : Scope for botanist (hardwood forest, conifers).

La Certenue : 643m high. Overlooking the Mesvrin Valley. Place of pilgrimage.



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The Museum of Natural History - Autun

One of the most prestigious natural history museums in France (800,000 specimens, fine collection of birds, many fossils…).

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