Uchon

Uchon

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

• His remarkable site (altitude 681m) where alternate granitic rocks with strange forms, the source of many legends wide panoramas, particularly since the orientation table of the rock of Carnival on the Valley Arroux and Morvan ponds peaceful; glades full of scents; streams stunt ...
• His history 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 Castle 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 that time.
• His multitude of twisted and chaos granite 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.

• The Romanesque church mid-to mid-Gothic altarpieces and statues remarkable.
• The Oratory of Belle Croix 16th century.
• The ruins of the castle lords Uchon.
• Orthodox monastic center, with tours and crafts (iconography).
• Many walks with marked trails and topo guides.
• Center ATV Uchon with 217 km of marked trails and all levels.
• Area off paragliding and hang-gliding to rock the Carnival.

• 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.

View the panorama of Uchon		Area off of free flight
A mountain landscape in winter

Sunday 21 March Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C

Monday 22 March Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C

Tuesday 23 March Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C

Domaine la Bonneau     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 at 23 km from Uchon 57 € the double room

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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.Chemins... Located at 29 km from Uchon From 230 € to 350 € per week

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Hôtel Best Western la Petite Verrerie     7.2 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 at 13.1 km from Uchon Room from 102 €

Hôtel Les Ursulines     7.2 Autun Old 17th century convent with a chapel, the hotel Les Urselines overhangs the old city Roman ramparts and features a spectacular view of the Monts Du Morvan. The hotel disposes of... Located at 14.9 km from Uchon Room from 59 €

Hôtel Des Arcades    7.2 Autun The Hôtel des Arcades is a perfect starting point to discover the region of Morvan and its Gallo-Roman sites. This old coaching inn is close to the train station. This welcoming hotel... Located at 16.4 km from Uchon Room from 39 €

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