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Gouloux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Nièvre

Gouloux - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Nièvre
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Small village of Nièvre, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, Gouloux takes place in the heart of the territory of the Great Lakes of Morvan. Located a hundred kilometers from Nevers, it is surrounded by the towns of Champeau-en-Morvan, Planchez or Dun-les-Places.

Located in the heart of nature, the town of Gouloux seduced by its preserved environmental heritage and its ambient calm. Between forests and meadows, it has a mountain aspect that does not lack originality.

On the spot, the village makes it possible to be initiated to very beautiful hikes to discover the local fauna and flora, or to soak up the atmosphere of the surroundings.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGouloux
Postcode58230
Latitude47.2389240 (N 47° 14’ 20”)
Longitude4.0764060 (E 4° 4’ 35”)
AltitudeFrom 462m to 702m
Surface area21.94 km²
Population175 inhabitants
Density7 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNevers (97 km, 1:42)
Insee code58129
IntercommunalityCC Morvan Sommets et Grands Lacs
DepartmentNièvre
TerritoriesBurgundy, Nivernais
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Brisson7 km (10 min)
Montsauche-les-Settons8.2 km (11 min)
Champeau-en-Morvan11.4 km (15 min)
Dun-les-Places11.6 km (15 min)
Saint-Agnan12.7 km (17 min)
Moux-en-Morvan13.8 km (19 min)
Alligny-en-Morvan15.4 km (21 min)
Gien-sur-Cure15.8 km (21 min)
Ouroux-en-Morvan17.4 km (23 min)
Ménessaire17.7 km (28 min)
Planchez18.5 km (24 min)
Brassy19.3 km (25 min)
Saulieu19.4 km (22 min)
Saint-Didier21 km (25 min)

Things to see and do

As you walk, you will be able to appreciate the small alleys, as well as the twisted belfry of the local church.

Not far from the center, do not miss to go to the jump of Gouloux, a waterfall which it is possible to join since the saboterie following the marked trail GR13. The journey is about five kilometers round trip.

Known for its sabotage activity, the village unveils artisan workshops, as well as a small museum tracing the history of ancestral know-how in the region.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

The town offers each year a garage sale, inquire at the town hall.

Twice in summer, in July and in August, the village organizes the festival of traditions of the Morvan with various demonstrations of trades of yesteryear, as well as several animations.

Photos

Waterfall
Waterfall
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Waterfall (© Laurence Gadrey)
Waterfall (© Laurence Gadrey)
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Located near Lac des Settons, Saint-Brisson, Saulieu, Dun-les-Places, Lac de Chaumeçon, Lac de Saint-Agnan and Lac de Chamboux.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Bazois-Morvan railbike in Chateau-Chinon Campagne
Entertainment39 € to 56 € Château-Chinon (Ville) (22 km)
Le Ranch des Coyotes / shooting forest
Entertainment8 € Chamoux (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Grand Champ Wood
HikeEasy1:00Montsauche-les-Settons (4.7 km)
Champgazon Peat Bog
HikeEasy1:30Montsauche-les-Settons (4.7 km)
Tour of Settons Lake
HikeIntermediate4:00Montsauche-les-Settons (4.9 km)
Tour of Saint-Agnan Lake
HikeEasy2:15Saint-Agnan (8.9 km)
Paths from above
HikeAthletic4:00Anost (17.9 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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