In the surrounding area
Rich in exceptional natural regions, an important historical past and producers who love their products, the region offers numerous outdoor, cultural and gastronomic activities.
Below you will find some suggestions which are far from exhaustive.
For more information, you can contact the Tourist Offices of Saulieu and Pouilly-en-Auxois as well as the Morvan Regional Natural Park.
Tourist Office - Saulieu-Morvan
Tourist Office - Pouilly-en-Auxois
The Morvan Regional Natural Park, another life is invented here
The shops
You will find all the usual shops in Saulieu (9 km): supermarkets and retail stores, gas stations, pharmacies, bakeries, tobacconists... Here are three gourmet illustrations.
LA FOUCHALE - Cheese dairy
4 Republic Square
THE temple of cheese and dairy products. The team welcomes you with a smile and guides you through the selection of cheeses, all chosen with love.
AT MATHIEU BILLARD - Butcher delicatessen 18 Vauban Street
The butcher shop in Saulieu competes in the quality of the products offered, including the very local Charolais beef and parsley ham.
BERNARD LOISEAU SHOP
2 rue d'Argentine.
You'll find a multitude of gift ideas among the products selected and branded by the Loiseau group. Don't miss the pastry section, which offers cakes made by the restaurant's pastry chef.
The markets
Discover local producers who are passionate about their work and in love with their products.
SAULIEU - 9km
Saturday morning
THE region's market. Here you'll find all the food you need for convivial and authentic meals.
MARCILLY-OGNY - 8km
Friday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A food market born during the lockdown. Exclusively sourced from hyper-local producers in the Serein Valley, ensuring the shortest possible supply chain.
ALLIGNY-EN-MORVAN - 20 km
Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A market a little further away but which has its fans thanks to its unique atmosphere and the small restaurants on offer.
Restaurants
A stopover town for centuries, Saulieu has always known how to welcome its travelers with delicious food. The two-Michelin-starred Bernard Loiseau restaurant is the most famous example. Here are some of the other offerings.
LA MIA MAMMA - Sicilian pizzeria
3 rue de la rouerie.
A Sicilian family restaurant. The pizza menu features regional versions (Epoisses, snails).
THE OLD INN - Regional cuisine - 15 rue Grillot.
The menu showcases traditional Burgundian cuisine, featuring fresh, seasonal produce. You can enjoy signature dishes like beef bourguignon or Bresse poultry, carefully prepared by the chef.
LE SEPT - Contemporary cuisine
7 rue Courtépée.
Let the owners speak:
"Here in Saulieu, the girls' table has chosen to offer you a gourmet stopover with flavors brought up to date to delight your taste buds. It's upon returning from the market that delicious little dishes will be prepared, not forgetting the sweet treats."
Nature Escapes
Hiking, cycling, swimming, tree climbing, boating... the Morvan and its lakes, the Auxois and its canals offer you great opportunities to have fun and exercise. In addition to the possible hikes ( Sports on foot - Saulieu-Morvan) , here are three illustrations.
LAKE CHAMBOUX AND LAKE DES SETTONS -
These two lakes, 15 and 22 km apart, offer swimming areas. Water and nautical activities are available at Lac des Settons during the summer.
VELORAIL DU MORVAN -
Take part in a ride lasting more than two hours aboard unusual vehicles covering 22 km of the old railway line that linked Autun to Paris.
With electric assistance, you pedal effortlessly while maintaining the sensation of cycling. The path is shaded and offers a bucolic route that winds between fields and hills.
CHAILLY-SUR-ARMANCON GOLF -
Built in a wooded and hilly landscape, located 11 km from the lodge, the Hôtel Golf Château de Chailly offers you, in a unique and authentic setting, an atmosphere of calm and serenity. The golf course, in a 75-hectare park, offers an 18-hole course. The Golf de Chailly
Cultural Escapes
The region is full of gems. Beyond the historic cities of Dijon , Autun and Avallon , the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Fontenay Abbey and Vézelay Basilica , here are three suggestions that are not lacking!
SAULIEU - 9km
In the heart of the city, you'll find the Basilica of Saint Andoche, a magnificent example of Cluniac Romanesque art. Nearby, the François Pompon Museum, the father of the famous White Bear, will welcome you to learn more about this sculptor's work and the local culture.
THE CHATEAU OF BUSSY-RABUTIN - 37 km
Immerse yourself in the home of Roger de Bussy-Rabutin, a nobleman exiled by Louis XIV to his Burgundian estates. The house's decor reveals the Count's nostalgia and resentment toward the court.
THE ALESIA MUSEOPARC - 33km
Relive the Siege of Alesia, which saw the arrest of Vercingetorix by Julius Caesar. The interpretation center and reconstruction of military works and combat techniques will delight young and old alike.