A Summer in Celebration of the Forest and Its Benefits

21 July 2022
2 min.

The Nièvre region and its surroundings are brimming with cultural and outdoor activities to (re)discover during the summer season.

With over 230,000 hectares of forests, the Nièvre offers countless opportunities to enjoy the health and wellness benefits of its woodlands. The terpenes of the conifers in the forests of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, known for their bactericidal and fungicidal properties, have a revitalizing effect. The phytoncides of the broadleaf trees in the forests of the Nivernais plateau, including the majestic Bertranges State Forest, provide a “tonisedative” effect—both relaxing and soothing.

In the forêt des Bertranges, Follow the fontaines des Bertranges trail for a rejuvenating forest bath and enjoy the multiple benefits of this natural environmentchênes remarquables by embracing one of the remarkable oaks in the forest for a moment of relaxation and connection with nature.try tree hugging (« étreinte d’arbres »). Don’t miss the village of Murlin, where you can admire murals created in June 2022 during the « La forêt enchante Murlin These works, crafted by nine renowned street artists on the facades of a house provided by the Charlois Group, are inspired by nature, the forest, and its incredible biodiversity.

After this journey through the forest, and to complete your experience of discovering the connection between wine, forest, and oak, head to the vineyards ofPouilly et de Sancerrefor a delightful wine tourism stop that will awaken all your senses.

Not to be missed is the unforgettable experience of the construction site of Guédelon, nestled in the heart of the eponymous forest, or the experience ofChâteau de Bazoches, the former residence of Vauban, where he notably wrote his Traité de la culture des forêts.

We wish you all a wonderful summer, filled with the beauty and benefits of the forest!

 

Photo © Christophe Deschanel

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