The wine lover's cruise

TopicSciences and discovery
DepartureDECIZE (58)
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From the charming town of Decize head to Tannay, passing some of the region’s best-loved châteaux and castles en route at Chitry les-Mines and Châtillonen-Bazois. Enjoy wine tasting and shopping at Tannay before heading back to Decize.


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Stop in Cercy-la-Tour

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The city Cercy-la-Tour is very nice and you'll probably enjoy climbing the narrow streets leading to the terrace. From there, you'll have a wide and extended view over the village and the valley.

What to see / visit in Cercy-la-Tour:

  • Church of Saint-Pierre de Cercy-la-Tour
  • The House of Champlevois
  • Castle of Briffault
  • The "terrace"

 


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Stop in Châtillon-en-Bazois

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Chatillon-en Bazois is the biggest town between Decize and Tannay, where you will find all necessary shops. In addition, the marina is bordered by beautiful gardens and parts of the chateau, water.

What to see / look at Chatillon-en Bazois:

  • A mighty fortress of the 12th century
  • The Chateau of Châtillon, one of the oldest in the county of Nevers

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Stop in Baye / La Collancelle

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Baye is a stop very quiet by nature, near ponds serving as a refuge for many bird species. In addition, the Etang de Baye is built for swimming and sailing. Close to the village are the vaults of the Collancelle, one of the finest works of the Canal du Nivernais, and the scale of 16 locks in Sardy.

What to see / visit in Baye:

  • The Pond of Baye
  • The Pond of Vaux is a paradise for fishermen

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Stop in Corbigny

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What to see / visit in Corbigny:

  • Fontaine of Saint Agatha
  • The abbey
  • House of the Abbot
  • Church Saint Seine
  • The old salt cellar
  • Hôtel des Echevins
  • Tour de la Madeleine
  • Washhouse and the tanners Brook (Quai des Capuchins)
  • Ursuline Convent
  • Old Post Office (1, Rue des Forges)
  • Monument of the Emerald
  • The chapel of Sarre

 


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Stop in Monceaux-le-Compte

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In Monceaux-le-Compte you can see the ruins of the 13th century château and nearby, the ancient Abbey du Réconfort, that was transformed into a Castle.

What to see / visit in Monceaux-le-Compte:

  • The ruins of the old 13th century castle
  • the ancient Abbey du Réconfort
  • A very nice port

 


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Stop in Asnois

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A Asnois, you will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of the exploitation of Forest of Morvan and floating timber. In the Grange à Mimile, you will see a small exhibition with model boats and trains used for the wood industry.

What to see / visit Asnois:

  • The Grange à Mimile
  • The old Chapel of Sainte-Barbe
  • The town center with its well-preserved streets
  • The Castle

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Stop in Tannay

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Tannay is in the middle of a vineyard stretching over limestone hills well exposed and produces an excellent dry, refined white wine. Strolling in the streets and alleys, you will discover many homes that have exterior stairs enclosed in small round towers or square.

What to see / visit in Tannay:

  • The church
  • House of the Canons, Beza Street: on the ground floor, you
    Induction discover the room and its fireplace, first floor room and finally Chapters cellar lockers canon where each keeps its good bottles
    In the House of Vine met old tools used in the work of the vine and making barrels
  • The "Relais Fleuri" is the most beautiful building in the village
  • Finally, if you have time and courage you can travel the 2 miles that separate you from the Pignol Castle and its fortified farm

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