Morvan Regional Natural Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected area in France
About Morvan Regional Natural Park
The nameMorvancomes from the Celtic: Mar = black and Vand = mountains. The park was established in 1970 and comprises 117 member municipalities. The park covers areas in all four departments of Burgundy:Nièvre,Saône-et-Loire,YonneandCote d'Or. In the west and north it borders on the valleys ofBazois Auxoisand in the south and east to the plains ofCharolaisandAutun. Since the last reclassification in 2008, the park covers an area of 290 900 ha, or 9% of the total area of Burgundy. It has 51,357 inhabitants (2006). The Morvan has a rich ecosystem: a combination of forests, farmland, hedgerows and rivers. However, the biosphere is threatened by pollution, uprooting hedges (which are a haven for many species of animals) and damage to hardwood forests. The establishment of the Morvan Regional N
Top Attractions in Morvan Regional Natural Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Morvan Regional Natural Park:
- ★Angie – le feu de l’eau
- ★Culinary
- ★Hiking
Where to Eat in Morvan Regional Natural Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Auberge de l’Âtre
- 🍴Chex Laxchumy
- 🍴Le Gourmillon
- 🍴Le Relais Bernard Loiseau
Where to Stay in Morvan Regional Natural Park
- 🏨Ambiance Morvan
- 🏨Camping Chalets-Camping Plage Du Midi
- 🏨Camping du Lac
- 🏨Camping Les Mesanges
- 🏨Gîtes du Coucou
- 🏨Guest House
Morvan Regional Natural Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: