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Activities & Discoveries

A region rich in things to explore, just minutes from the cottage

Burgundy within easy reach

Gîte de la Genetoye enjoys an ideal location for discovering the treasures of Burgundy: Temple of Janus visible from the garden, Morvan Park 15 minutes away, and prestigious vineyards less than an hour away.

Heritage

2,000 years of history at your doorstep

Temple of Janus Heritage Must-see

Temple of Janus

An iconic Gallo-Roman relic in Autun, this 1st-century temple offers a unique glimpse into the region's ancient history.

Visible from the garden
30 min - 1h
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Bibracte - Mont Beuvray Heritage Must-see

Bibracte - Mont Beuvray

Former Gallic capital and major archaeological site. Interactive museum, ancient remains and exceptional Morvan panoramas.

25 km
Half day
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Autun Cathedral (Saint-Lazare) Heritage Must-see

Autun Cathedral (Saint-Lazare)

A masterpiece of Romanesque Burgundian art with its famous tympanum carved by Gislebertus. An unmissable regional landmark.

5 min by car
1h - 2h
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Nature

The Morvan, Burgundy's green lung

Morvan Regional Natural Park Nature Must-see

Morvan Regional Natural Park

A preserved forested massif offering hiking, lakes, waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes. Burgundy's green lung.

15 min by car
Full day
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Lac des Settons Nature

Lac des Settons

The Morvan's largest lake, a paradise for water sports and wild swimming. Equipped beaches and water sports centres.

35 km
Half day to full day
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Hiking in the Morvan Nature

Hiking in the Morvan

Dozens of waymarked trails for all levels, from family walks to long-distance hikes. Forests, lakes and panoramas.

15-40 km
2h to full day
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Vineyards

Burgundy's grand crus

Cote de Beaune Wine Must-see

Cote de Beaune

Route des Grands Crus, legendary wine villages and tastings in the most prestigious cellars. Meursault, Pommard, Volnay...

45 min by car
Half day to full day
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Cote de Nuits Wine

Cote de Nuits

Burgundy's greatest red wines: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanee, Nuits-Saint-Georges. UNESCO-listed vineyards.

1h by car
Half day to full day
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Cote Chalonnaise Wine

Cote Chalonnaise

Authentic, less touristy vineyards, charming villages and the magnificent Chateau de Couches. Ideal for a family discovery.

30 min by car
Half day
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Everything is close

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Temple of Janus (in the garden)

15 min

Morvan Park

25 km

Bibracte

45 min

Route des Grands Crus

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