Brionnais is a small discreet country in the heart of France, in the south of Burgundy. We invite you to discover this green land with its gentle slopes and to discover the richness of its heritage. Brionnais is qualified of «roman garden», because it was during the XIème and XIIème centuries, an exceptional source of development of The first day, you go by the towpaths of the canal from Roanne to Digoin, then you can make a first step of observing the flora and fauna of aquatic brionnais in the natural area of Lapillone. And finally, crossing the Loire for the first ascent of the hills Brionnais (15, 12 or 10 km). Type d hébergement Adresse Tarifs Night in a yurt or in a guest room at Florent, Anne Sophie and Lohan from "Terre amoureuse": House ecological Terre Amoureuse La Bourbe 71340 MAILLY Tel : 03 85 24 89 11 Price by night (breakfast include) : B&B Price for two persons : 55 Supplementary person : 15 Yourte : From 1 to 3 persons : 90 4 persons : 110 10 by supplementary persons Diner : 22 / adult and 8 /child under 12 years Pic nic : 8 / person
The second day, you will cross the beautiful grove of brionnais from hills to hills you pass through small trails of Fleury La Montagne, Saint Bonnet de Cray and end up hiking in the forest tof inseparables, where an ash tree and an oak are intertwined for life! (15,12 or 10 km) Hébergements possibles à cette étape Adresse Tarifs Old goat renovated single bedroom, a loft with 4 beds (can sleep 2 people in the living room). You will be surrounded by animals: chickens, donkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs... Françoise will invite children to collect eggs. Table d'hôte and picnic reservation Françoise JULIEN Gîte du coq à l âne 71110 Saint Julien de Jonzy 03 85 84 10 97 Two persons : 60 Supplementary person : 15 Diner : 15 / adults and 10 / child Guest rooms in a house of farmers, lost in the countryside with stunning views of the hill of Saint Julien Jonzy. Your hostess is a cooker and she s specialist in the art of hospitality and table! Table d'hôte on reservation Mme AUBARD Treval 71110 Saint Julien de Jonzy Two persons : 55 Supplementary person : 15 Diner : 20 / adult et 10 / child under 12 years old
The third day, sending you to the heart of Brionnais :Saint Christophe en Brionnais where was born the most famous cows of the world: Charolais, green everywhere on a typical hike of the region: small hollow roads, paths lined with hedges on gentle gradients. Indulge yourself to daydream ont our peaceful land where time flows slowly (16 or 14 km) Hébergement possible à cette étape Adresse Tarifs Small shelter (dormitory with ten beds), with a kitchen or camping in a very beautiful place. Breakfast and dinner to book Swimming pool M ESCALIER «Les Noues» Vareilles Tel : 03 85 28 09 78 15 for one night without sheets 16 for one night with sheets Breakfast : 6 /person Diner : 13 / person et 8 / child under 8 years old Pic nic : 7 /person Camping : 6 / person For one donkey by night : 4 B&B in a very old farm near the castle of amanzé (very beautiful) Dinner to book 2 huts perched in 4 meters high in two ash trees, connected by a big terrace with an open view on the green meadows of Brionnais. Huts are equipped with dry toilet, lighting by candles (the electricity and the water being absent in huts). You will hoist the breakfasts (included in the rent) thanks to a pulley. M et Mme PAPERIN «Les collines» 71800 AMANZE Tel : 03 85 70 66 34 Christelle & Robert PREVOST Les Bassets 71800 VAREILLES Tel : 03 85 26 87 14 Two person : 60 Supplementary person : 20 / adult et 12 / child under 12 years old Diner : 22 / adult et 11 / child under 12 Hut for 2 persons with breakfast : 95 by night 2 huts (5 persons max) with breakfast : 140 by night Diner : 15 / person Pic nic : 10 / person Trappers cabin or tipi (for two persons) : 70 by night Trappers cabin AND tipi (for four persons) : 110 by night On the fourth day, you'll find the small village of Oye, protected site, where you can appreciate the architecture of the houses, laundries, crosses and dry stone walls. Then you can stop at the garden of Phenix at Varennes l Arconce for a visit while odor, color and happiness...! (http://www. lejardinduphenix.fr/) Then we invite you to take a little detour on your tour to visit the Romanesque church of Saint Pierre de Varennes l Arconce, then you will take a leisurely circuit through a small winding path between meadows dotted with Charolais cows towards Briant, the "little Switzerland" Brionnais so named because of the many hills and valleys that compose it. (16 km 2 km with shortcuts possible). Hébergement possible à cette étape Adresse Tarifs In the heart of Saint-Christophe en Brionnais, Michele and Jean are happy to welcome you at the Clos de la Roche, a former agricultural property. In the garden, they installed a trailer comfortable, tastefully decorated and unique charm, respecting the norms of traditional and environmental construction (2 adults, 2 children max) Roulotte du clos de la roche Saint christophe en brionnais 03 85 25 07 72 https://www.facebook.com/ laroulotteduclosdelaroche Prix par nuit (petit déjeuner compris) : Two person : 75 Supplementary person : 20 Diner : 20 / person 10 / child Pic nic : 8
On the fifth day, whatever hike you choose, you will again trails of Little Switzerland in Brionnais where the architecture of the houses is particularly remarkable : you can dream of a peaceful life in these beautiful stone houses... you finally reach the forest overlooking the valley Arconce. You then descend to the small river to reach your stop for the night where several choices are available to you: swimming in Arconce or visit the Romanesque priory of Anzy-le-Duc wich is one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the Burgundy, or rest at Eric and Isabelle in their beautiful home. (17 km circuit with short cuts of 7, 5, 2 km) Hébergement possible à cette étape Adresse Tarifs Old farmhouse next to a small castle wich is the home of the owners. The place is beautiful, the building has lots of character and you have a beautiful view of the small valley Arconce Mme BARATHON Le lac ANZY LE DUC Tel : 03 85 25 39 93 Price by night (breakfast include) : Two persons : 65 Suppelmentary persons : 20 Diner : 22 / adult and 10 / child under 12 years old Pic nic : 12 / person In an old mill on the banks of the Arconce, a room for 2 people, it is the first floor of the house and has a separate entrance. It is equipped with a bed for 2, a storage and a small table. Guy Simon Moulin du Cray ANZY LE DUC 03 85 25 13 87 Price by night (breakfast include) : Two persons : 65 Suppelmentary persons : 25 Diner : 20 / adult The sixth day will be devoted to the discoveries of the Heritage of brionnais. From the first hour of hiking, at the entrance to the forest Charmays, is the chapel "Notre Dame de la Touche." Then a beautiful trail in this beautiful forest, will take you to the little chapel Montmegin recently renovated by the villagers. Then after the lost chapels in the countryside, you will take the path of Semur in Brionnais, ranked as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Located on a promontory overlooking the Loire valley, the village, the ancient fortress of the ninth century offers two important monuments: Castle Saint Hugues, one of the oldest castle in Burgundy (tenth century) and the church of Saint Hilaire, collegiate church twelfth century that you can visit... then you can have a drink near the castle. You leave Semur by the old road round the village, followed by a dive in the valley where lies the beautiful little church of St. Martin Valley. This is a remarkable small Romanesque chapel of the XI century. It has retained its original appearance, bathed in a rural environment. Then it is time to think about joining your stage tonight (16 km circuit with shortcut 2 and 4 km) Hebergements possibles à cette étape Adresse Tarifs The cottage Peas & Love is a nice little house (formerly a bread oven) that is renovated in an environmentally friendly and cozy spirit. The old stones out, insulated with hemp wool and wood, old limed beams, phytopurification to treat wastewater roof.. and here's a little cuddle nest, carefully decorated in a monochrome white, beige, light gray, heated by a wood stove. B&B in an old farm. «la vie en roses» means life in roses and in green because the view on the field is really incredible! Peas and Love Le bas de Jonzy 71110 SAINT JULIEN DE JONZY La vie en roses Le perret 71340 IGUERANDE Tel : 03 85 84 06 53 Two persons : 60 Supplementary persons : 15 Diner : 22 / person 11 / child under 12 years Pic nic : 8 by person Two persons : 60 Supplementary persons : 15 Diner : 22 / person 10 / child under 12 years Pic nic : 8 by person
On the seventh day, you will follow a magnificent small path with many ponds : quiet moment which will allow you to take completely advantage of this last day. Then the path leads you to the wood of the King, where you take the path direction the cellar of Jean Claude producer of organic wine fossils (every afternoon in July and August, by appointment the rest of the year)... fortunately to leave, the path is not very complicated and you will easily reach the top of Iguerande, where you finish the hike with a visit to the beautiful Romanesque church of Iguerande overlooking the Loire Valley, a spectacular wiew on the river... (14 km circuit with shortcuts available 2 and 4 km) 2016 PRICES FOR THE RENTAL OF A DONKEY 7 DAYS: 350 (Because of the passage of taxes from 7% to 20% in January 2, 2014 on rental donkeys, we are obliged to subject our customers a significant increase in prices but beyond our control!) This price includes the rental of the donkey, hiking equipment and care of the donkey, the complete organization of the hike by us before your arrival. These prices are given as a rough guide and don t engage Bougres d ânes. Prices will be confirmed to you during your booking.
FOR THE DAY AND THE LAST DAY OF HIKING WE OFFER A NIGHT ON OUR FARM BOUGRES D ÂNES : MELAY : PRICES BOUGRES D ÂNES 2016 : Night and breakfast (breakfast include) : 60 Supplementary person (breakfast include) : 15 par nuit Diner : 22 / adult and 8 / child under 12 years old http://www.fenêtre-sur-loire.com A MAILLY : During your hike : Yourte et ecological B&B : http://www.terreamoureuse.fr/ AT SAINT JULIEN DE JONZY : Gite du coq à l âne chez Françoise Julien : http://www.accueil-paysan.com/fr/catalog/structure/891/ Chambres d hôtes chez Catherine AUBARD : http://lechalis.blogspot.com/ AT AMANZE ET VAREILLES : Camping et gite d étape de Vareilles : http://www.accueil-paysan.com/hote.asp?fiche=7126 Cabane dans les arbres, cabane trappeur et tipi chez Mme PREVOST : http://www. lafermedesbassets.fr/ Chambres d hôtes chez Mme PAPERIN : http://www.fermeaubergedescollines.com/ AT SAINT CHRISTOPHE EN BRIONNAIS : La roulotte du clos de la roche : https://www.facebook.com/laroulotteduclosdelaroche AT ANZY LE DUC : Chambres d hôtes chez Mme BARATHON : http://www.chambres-dhotes-anzy-le-duc.fr/ Chambres d hôtes chez Mme SIMON : http://moulinducray.free.fr/index.html AT IGUERANDE : Chambres d hôtes la vie en roses chez Luc et Mireille MAJAN : http://www.gites71.com/chambre-d-hote-majan-luc-a-iguerande-dans-charolais-brionnais- 2421.html PEAS AND LOVE : http://www.peasandlove.fr/pages/gite.html