Morvan Regional Natural Park

Morvan Regional Natural Park is a protected area in Burgundy featuring forests, lakes and rolling hills. The terrain shows granite outcrops, river valleys and mixed woodlands where oak trees stand beside open pastures and hedgerows.

The park was established over territory where the Gallic settlement of Bibracte flourished on Mount Beuvray more than 2000 years ago. The land saw medieval timber trade and the construction of several artificial lakes during the 1800s.

The name Morvan comes from a Gallic phrase meaning black mountain, referring to the forests that cover the rounded peaks. Villages in this area show traces of old timber working traditions, with stacked logs still visible near historic workshops.

Access to the park comes via several main roads connecting settlements, with walking tracks running through woodlands and along water edges. Best months to visit stretch from spring to early autumn when clear skies and comfortable temperatures make hiking and lake visits enjoyable.

Three Natura 2000 protected sites within the park preserve habitats for otters and different bat species. These zones include river shores, forest clearings and aged tree hollows where these animals shelter.

Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Inception: 1970

Address: Les Petites Fourches, 58230 Saint-Brisson, France

Phone: +33386787900

Website: https://parcdumorvan.org

GPS coordinates: 47.27583,4.09861

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:43