From North to South, the territory of Rives du Morvan offers a great diversity of landscapes that unfold throughout your wanderings. From the banks to the lush vegetation of Nivernais Canal to the grandiose panoramas of the mountains of Morvan, going through the Saint-Honoré-les-Bains thermal spa or by the Loire, the last wild river in Europe: here, the water shapes the landscapes of infinite softness.

Between valleys and canals, between forests and rivers, you will find the vacation that suits you! Hike happily on the sunken paths and trails of the Morvan, hop on a bike to follow the course of the Nivernais Canal or the Loire with the horizon as your only direction. Then, take a well-being break at the Saint Honoré Les Bains spa resort. Between two treatments, between two bubbles, you will feel so good...

The Nivernais Canal, one of the most beautiful canals in France and the former kingdom of wooden floats, is punctuated with astonishing works of art, exceptional natural panoramas and historic towns, such as Cercy la Tour et Chatillon-en-Bazois.

Stretching over 175 km from Auxerre to Saint-Léger-des-Vignes, the canal is divided into five thematic stops, each highlighting the specificity of the territory crossed. Closest to us, you will reach the Canal du Nivernais via the “Nature” and “Confluence” Stopovers.

This peaceful waterway invites gentle wandering and bucolic pleasures. Along the water, it offers all the pleasure of river navigation and bike rides in the heart of resplendent nature.

The Morvan, a true green lung of Burgundy, classified as a Regional Natural Park for the preservation of its ecosystem, awaits you to offer you unforgettable experiences. From the ancient medieval city of Moulins-Engilbert à easy, dynamic city and land of festivals, this mid-mountain will surprise you!

Varied natural spaces, a landscape of steep slopes and wide valleys... Take its shaded paths, dive into the heart of its forests and admire its magnificent panoramas. Water is omnipresent and offers a whole range of activities and emotions to experience. The rushing rivers lend themselves to crayfish fishing, the waterfalls to refreshing stops during hikes and the ponds to the pleasures of swimming.

Saint-honoré-les-bains, the only spa resort and the only classified tourist resort in Nièvre, is nestled in an exceptionally preserved natural setting, in the heart of the Morvan Regional Natural Park. Nicknamed “the healing resort”, it is recognized for its thermal waters with curative properties on the respiratory tract and soothing on rheumatism. It is also naturally conducive to fitness and well-being treatments.

A resort on a human scale, Saint-Honoré-les-Bains is an ideal family destination, which has all the grace of a spa town and the charm of the countryside. With its thermal establishment with neo-classical architecture, for a cure or a moment of relaxation, come and enjoy the benefits of its thermal waters.

The last wild river in Europe also passes through Burgundy, southwest of Rives du Morvan ! Between Charrin and Saint-Hilaire-Fontaine, slow down: you enter the Loire Bourguignonne regional nature reserve which offers you surprising landscapes! Between spots for observing migratory birds and unusual places, the Loire in Burgundy is a paradise for nature lovers, the curious but also sports enthusiasts.

For a slow road trip or to get active, take Eurovélo 6, the most prestigious cycle path in France. Closest to us, you will reach it from Thareau to Saint-Hilaire-Fontaine, former port of the Loire. An emblematic route that you absolutely must discover!