The twelfth postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais” depicts a coalman bagging coal after its combustion in charcoal kiln.
This exceptional atlas, including 28 meticulously traced maps of forest, is a very important testimony about the management of forests in the Nièvre department before the French revolution.
The eleventh postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais” depicts a coalman on a kiln to control its combustion.
On the eve of the summer season, synonym of relaxation, take some time to get a bit of rest in forest and to discover all the benefits of forest therapy.
The tenth postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais” depicts a coalman erecting a charcoal kiln.
The ninth postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais” depicts a young boy drinking the water of a spring.
Etymologically, “loge” (lodge) comes from the Old Frankish word laubja (foliage hut). The lodge, precarious housing typical of the forest proletariat, was usually built by loggers or coal workers directly on the cutting areas.
The seventh postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais” depicts a craftsman shaping a clog on a block.
LA CHARITÉ-SUR-LOIRE – BERTRANGES. Situated only a few kilometers from the town of La Charité-sur-Loire, the prestigious centuries old Bertranges oak forest has a long and interesting history which is evoked simply by the mention of its name.
The forest house of Petite Bertrange is located at the north-east of the state forest, along the current D38 departmental road, close to the Mazou stream and the hamlet of Les Limousins.
