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Explore Blanzy, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne

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Nestled in the heart of Burgundy, Blanzy is a charming town inviting you to explore its historically and culturally rich surroundings. Just a short distance from Montceau-les-Mines, Blanzy offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lush nature and industrial heritage of the region. Begin with a visit to the Mining Museum, where you can discover the daily life of miners of yesteryear and enj...See more

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Au fil de l'eau
51 km

Au fil de l'eau

1 - Before starting, take a few minutes to walk around the church and see the exposed stone choir, the only remains of the old church. 2 - When leaving, take the road to the right and look to the left at a house dated 1750 and a little further on, admire the beautiful view of the Loire Valley, on a clear day you can see several bell towers (Baugy, Vindecy and the tower hexagonal from that of Anzy le Duc…). 3 - From the village (road to the right of the church), go down towards the canal, cross the bridge and turn left along the canal: this canal was built around 1830 and opened to navigation in 1838; it goes from Digoin to Roanne. It was the only means of transport for the industries of Roanne. It has 14 locks with a drop of 36.80 m. 4 - Continue along the canal, halfway on the right, in a meadow, three wells collect the water to supply the water tower. 5 - Then cross the bridge and at 30 m, take the road to the right. 6 - Follow this road, then at the second crossroads, about 2 km away, turn left, continue until the cross; turn left then at 50 m take the dirt track slightly to the right; pass next to the water tower (built between 1968 and 1969) it supplies the Dungeon region with water with a production of 5,000 m3 in 24 hours, 54 meters high, it has a capacity of 1,000 m3. Its construction required 10 tonnes of scrap metal and 550 m3 of concrete. Its tank, located 50 meters high, is accessible by a staircase of 300 steps. At the end of the path, turn left, at the next junction about 600 m turn left; 200 m turn right, cross the courtyard of the farm “Les Potains”, continue then turn right, cross the D 265, at 250 m (beautiful view on the left on the village); continue straight on then turn right, at the next junction, turn left and at the farm “Les Gelins”, turn left, at the next crossroads turn right, at the end of the place called “Les Bosseilles” take the D210 for 150 m, leave it and turn left, continue then turn right, reach the canal, cross the bridge, turn left and walk along the canal to the first bridge crossed at the start, pass it and climb in the village. • Two variants also exist to shorten the circuit.

4 h
15 km
Easy
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Interactive exhibition of the "Maison de l'eau et de la nature"
51 km

Interactive exhibition of the "Maison de l'eau et de la nature"

Home of water and nature: A place to enjoy yourself whilst learning about nature The lands of Pays de Bage and Pont-de-Vaux have many hidden natural environments, known as Espaces Naturels Sensibles. The Interactive Exhibition takes you on a fun journey through these natural sites, using innovative interactive tools, touch screens, interactive games and 3D film: catch fish in our rivers through an interactive floor, hear and see the birds of the Saone valley flood plain, investigate the mysteries of the Boz peat bogs, enjoy protecting the sand dunes at les Charmes, test your knowledge of the water cycle. Free till age 16. Adult: 3€. Allow 1hr-1hr30min. Open April-June and Sept/Oct Wednesday and Saturday 14-18hrs Local school holidays, winter, spring, autumn - Tuesday to Sat 14-18hrs Local school holidays summer (July-Aug) - Tues-Sun 14-18hrs Interactive Games “A la decouverte des geants!” (Find the Giants!) Puzzles to be solved, using the natural world and trees round the pleasure port of Pont-de-Vaux, with the help of a Visio guide, led by fisherman Monsieur Pic le Martin and an attractive game handbook with information on the trees. Share this with friends or family! Visio guide- 5€ for 4 people. Allow 1hr30-2hrs. Available when building is open. “Explor’games” Smartphone App. Play alone, or with friends and family, using one or several smartphones. Just load the free app on the smartphone. Find 8 places from photographs and clues. Free - Smartphones available on loan. Allow 30-45 mins. During opening hours. “Au fil de l’eau” Discovery tour on foot or bicycle, on a route chosen to display the riches of the countryside. Choose between 5.5 or 9 km. Accessible to all. The Visio guide starts up automatically at places of interest to enhance your journey by video, sound commentaries, pictures, photographs and games. Visio guide 5€ for 4 people. Allow 2-3hrs. During opening hours.

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Interactive exhibition of the "Maison de l'eau et de la nature"
51 km

Interactive exhibition of the "Maison de l'eau et de la nature"

Home of water and nature: A place to enjoy yourself whilst learning about nature The lands of Pays de Bage and Pont-de-Vaux have many hidden natural environments, known as Espaces Naturels Sensibles. The Interactive Exhibition takes you on a fun journey through these natural sites, using innovative interactive tools, touch screens, interactive games and 3D film: catch fish in our rivers through an interactive floor, hear and see the birds of the Saone valley flood plain, investigate the mysteries of the Boz peat bogs, enjoy protecting the sand dunes at les Charmes, test your knowledge of the water cycle. Free till age 16. Adult: 3€. Allow 1hr-1hr30min. Open April-June and Sept/Oct Wednesday and Saturday 14-18hrs Local school holidays, winter, spring, autumn - Tuesday to Sat 14-18hrs Local school holidays summer (July-Aug) - Tues-Sun 14-18hrs Interactive Games “A la decouverte des geants!” (Find the Giants!) Puzzles to be solved, using the natural world and trees round the pleasure port of Pont-de-Vaux, with the help of a Visio guide, led by fisherman Monsieur Pic le Martin and an attractive game handbook with information on the trees. Share this with friends or family! Visio guide- 5€ for 4 people. Allow 1hr30-2hrs. Available when building is open. “Explor’games” Smartphone App. Play alone, or with friends and family, using one or several smartphones. Just load the free app on the smartphone. Find 8 places from photographs and clues. Free - Smartphones available on loan. Allow 30-45 mins. During opening hours. “Au fil de l’eau” Discovery tour on foot or bicycle, on a route chosen to display the riches of the countryside. Choose between 5.5 or 9 km. Accessible to all. The Visio guide starts up automatically at places of interest to enhance your journey by video, sound commentaries, pictures, photographs and games. Visio guide 5€ for 4 people. Allow 2-3hrs. During opening hours.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾