Activities in nature
Our region located in the heart of 3 departments offers a wide choice of visits, hikes, walks, fishing and of course gastronomy.
WALKS
THE OGNON VALLEY
A pretty valley in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, classified ZNIEFF
Learn more
LA SERRE FOREST BETWEEN DÔLE AND GRAY
Its name alone invites you to a getaway! The Serre forest opens the doors to a rather magical world. The Serre massif offers a real spectacle for the eyes and gives you the opportunity to explore an entire site resulting from an impressive geological phenomenon. The Serre forest is located between Dôle and Gray, starting from the village of Offlanges, not far from Moissey. During a hike, you will not only visit the Serre forest, you can also discover a granite massif. It is then a relic resulting from the formation of a mountain range from the primary era, like the Massif Central and the Vosges.
NAVIGATE ON THE SAÔNE DURING A GUIDED TOUR
Think of the Audacieux boat, based on Quai Mavia, to discover the Saône in a different way, during a 1h30 guided tour with lock passage. The passionate captain will tell you the story of famous Graylois characters, the evolution of river tourism, details of the heritage, and other anecdotes on the pilgrimage route.
Learn moreThings to do in Champagne-sur-Vingeanne
THE BIKE RAILS
They can board up to 5 people and use old railway tracks for a 9 km semi-shaded route.
Price: €28/bicycle (maxi 5 people)
To book
RENTAL OF ROSALIE
Explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy the freedom of this quiet, friendly mode of transport.
Price: from 10€/hour
To book
BIKE RENTAL
Nothing better than cycling to discover the Vingeanne valley with family, friends or solo and combine sporting activity and green tourism!
Price: from €4/hour
To bookCASTLE VISIT
TALMAY CASTLE
Medieval keep, classical style main building and park classified as a Remarkable Garden are all attractions that you will be able to appreciate during the visit.
Learn more
CASTLE LOUIS XI – AUXONNE
It is one of the three castles built by Louis XI at the time of the conquest of Burgundy by France. In 1493, by the Treaty of Senlis, Auxonne became a border town.
The fortress evolved over the centuries according to the progress of artillery, from 1480 until 1870. Inside, the buildings mostly date from the 16th century, except, on the left, a barracks built by Vauban in 1688 to house the companies of Invalides guarding the castle.
On the right, a two-storey building served as accommodation for the “Governor of the Towns and Château of Auxonne”. Since the dismantling of the castle of Beaune in 1602 and the destruction of that of Dijon in the 19th century, it is the only castle of this type preserved in Burgundy.
Kayak
ECO-PADDLER TRAIL – PONTAILLER-SUR-SAÔNE: NATURE, VIEW OF THE RIVER
Created in the summer of 2010, the eco-paddle course between Heuilley-sur-Saône and Lamarche-sur-Saône will be operational again from the first weekend of June.
MUSEUM VISIT IN GRAY
BARON MARTIN MUSEUM
In the heart of the old center of Gray, the old 18th century castle houses the rich collections of the Baron Martin Museum and offers a historic and intimate setting for the presentation of masterpieces of painting and sculpture, from the late from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th century.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Not far from the basilica, behind a beautifully punctuated façade of wood and stone, the exhibition rooms of the Museum invite visitors to discover the innumerable facets of the regional natural heritage.
Learn more
MUSEUM OF ESPERANTO
The National Esperanto Museum in Gray (Haute-Saône) was founded in 1977. Its official inauguration took place in 1987 in the presence of the Polish consul. It occupies one floor of the Maison Pour Tous and consists of 10 rooms for a total of 230 m².
Learn moreTHE FISHING
HEUILLEY-SUR-SAONE
A nice fishing site for connoisseurs.
Hiking in Maxilly sur Saône
La Voie verte
This completely secure route passes through green landscapes. The town also offers a nautical stopover on the canal between Champagne and Burgundy. 224 kilometers long, the canal crosses the Grand Est and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It has 114 locks and two underground.
Learn more