Uchon

Uchon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownUchonLa Chapelle-sous-Uchon at 3.5 km (4 min)
Insee code71551Mesvres at 7.3 km (9 min)
Postcode71190La Tagnière at 8.6 km (10 min)
Latitude46.8129130Étang-sur-Arroux at 9.2 km (10 min)
Longitude4.2558920Broye at 12.3 km (14 min)
AltitudeFrom 309 to 681 metersDettey at 13.1 km (15 min)
Surface11.86 km²Montcenis at 14.3 km (18 min)
Population96 inhabitantsCharmoy at 14.7 km (16 min)
Density8 inhabitants/km²Saint-Nizier-sur-Arroux at 15.2 km (15 min)
Chief townMâcon (at 105 km, 88 min)Laizy at 15.8 km (17 min)
DepartmentSaône-et-LoireSaint-Eugène at 16 km (18 min)
RegionBurgundySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Picturesque small town of Morvan, Saone-et-Loire, owes its reputation to several factors:

Son site remarquable (alt. 681 m) où s'alternent rochers granitiques aux formes étranges, source de nombreuses légendes ; larges panoramas, notamment depuis la table d'orientation du rocher de Carnaval sur la vallée de l'Arroux et le Morvan ;" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> His remarkable site (altitude 681 m) where granitic rocks interspersed with strange shapes, the source of many legends broad vistas, particularly from the viewpoint of rock on Carnival Valley Arroux and Morvan; quiet ponds, glades full of scents; streams stunt ...

Son histoire moyenâgeuse avec le château féodal construit vers l'an mille aux puissants seigneurs ayant autorité sur toutes les petites baronnies locales et qui a accueilli en 1344 la fille du roi de France, Jeanne de Navarre, fille de Louis 10ème et de Marguerite de" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> His story with the medieval castle built around the year thousand to the powerful lords who have authority over all the little local baronies and hosted in 1344 the daughter of the King of France, Jeanne de Navarre, daughter of Louis 10th and Marguerite de Burgundy and a certain Sir John de Villain who went on a crusade and brought the relics of St. Sebastian and St. Roch, which led to their veneration moultes pilgrims seeking their divine protection against epidemics in the 16th and 17th centuries which was built a curious oratory granite of the time.

Sa multitude de tors et de chaos granitiques empilés, tantôt stables, tantôt "croulants" ou bien allongés." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> His numerous granite tors and chaos stacked, sometimes stable, sometimes "crumbling" or elongated. Uchon is with Ploumanac'h Sidobre and one of the three geological anomalies of the old French Hercynian.

All these factors make Uchon "Pearl of the Morvan.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Panorama from the viewpoint of signal Uchon.
  • The mid-Romanesque church mid-Gothic altarpieces and statues remarkable.
  • The oratory of the 16th century Belle Croix.
  • The ruins of the castle of the lords of Uchon.
  • Orthodox monastic center, with tours and crafts (iconography).
  • Many walks with marked trails and topo guides.
  • Centre ATV Uchon with 217 km of marked trails for all levels.
  • Take-off area for paragliding and hang gliding to rock the Carnival.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Farmers Market each summer Sunday in the courtyard of the Auberge La Croix Messire Jean.
  • Exhibition of paintings and arts.
  • Bagpipe Festival in July.
  • A large flea market and a market of regional products on the last Sunday of June at a place called La Croix Messire Jean.
PHOTOS
View the panorama of Uchon
 
Area off of free flight
A mountain landscape in winter
  
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RESTAURANTS 
Le palounge
Palinges
Cédé and Marie welcome you to Palounge Tuesday to Sunday in their pub restaurant located on the lifting of the channel between Génelard and Palinges. A sober and trendy in a warm and...
Located 28 km from UchonFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Morvan sejour    
9.5
Antully
In Burgundy, in a small village of Saone et Loire at the gates of the Morvan, near Autun, Beaune Le Creusot and we are happy to welcome you all year in our cottages. The rooms spacious...
Located 15.4 km from Uchon54 € the double room 
Domaine la Bonneau    
9.8
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Couches
Near Creusot, Beaune, Autun and Chalon sur Saone, we renovated 3 spacious bedrooms with every comfort in an old winery. Initially the wine trail, winery visit and tasting are scheduled...
Located 23 km from Uchon59 € the double room 
Aux sources de l'Yonne    
8.3
Glux-en-Glenne
In the south of the Morvan, the mountainous part, you will find by us a natural beauty and tranquility. Our house is situated in means mountains, with peaks up to 901 m and is surrounded...
Located 24 km from UchonFrom 30 € to 40 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite des fleurs  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Prix
Welcome to the Cottage of Flowers, located in the heart of Burgundy in the Morvan Regional Natural Park. You'll stay in quality accommodation with a pleasant by nature, surrounded by...
Located 22 km from UchonFrom 340 € to 480 € per week 
Gîte de France 396 à Velée 71550 Anost
Anost
House with a garden on the edge of woods., Kitchen, shower, WC. On the first floor, mezzanine with 1 bed room and 2 persons with 2 beds 1 person. Garage fermé. Campagne very calme....
Located 29 km from UchonFrom 300 € to 350 € per week 
La Chaume du creux
Anost
Rustic home, quiet, near the woods and hiking trails.
Located 29 km from Uchon300 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les 2 Rivieres    SPECIAL OFFER
La Celle-en-Morvan
Campsite*** Les Deux Rivières is located in the heart of the Burgundy, in the regional park of the Morvan. The area is bordered by 2 little streams, the Canche and the Celle. You will...
Located 23 km from UchonFrom 11.50 € to 17.50 € per day 
Camping du lac    
10
Palinges
The three-star camp site du Lac is a small site with 40 pitches near a swimming and fishing spot. Ideal for peaceful holidays. Many activities and touristic tours: culture, sports,...
Located 28 km from Uchon20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Château De La Boulaye     
9.1
La Boulaye
This 19th-century manor house is located in the heart of France’s Burgundy region near the Arroux River. It offers a restaurant and free private parking. Free Wi-Fi is also available....
Located 12.8 km from UchonRoom from 49 €
Hôtel Best Western la Petite Verrerie     
8
Le Creusot
Providing a lush and green setting in the city centre, the hotel is situated next to the Château de la Verrerie in the heart of the Bourgogne region. Hôtellerie la Petite Verrerie...
Located 12.8 km from UchonRoom from 83 €
Le Moulin Rénové    
9.4
La Boulaye
Located in the village of La Boulaye, in the heart of the Burgundy region, this guesthouse is a former mill and offers a swimming pool and a sauna. Le Moulin La Boulaye is set is 1...
Located 13 km from UchonRoom from 90 €

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