Attractions and Places To See around Marcilly-En-Bassigny - Top 16

Leaving the Bouchot Woods, the path crosses the Suane River and then opens onto a rural setting. You can enjoy the refreshing shade of the trees during the afternoon.

easy place to walk, nice view mixed with nature

This is a forest area that covers part of the Mont Vengé plateau, a limestone formation that rises above the surrounding plains. The forest is composed mainly of oaks and hornbeams on the plateau and a mixed oak and beech forest on the slope. The forest is home to various species of birds, mammals, insects and plants, some of which are rare or protected. For example, there are the green woodpecker, the red-backed shrike, the hazel dormouse, the horseshoe bat and the swallow-tailed butterfly. The Bois de la Montagne forest in Changey is a magnificent and varied place to explore and enjoy.

You can walk along the shore of the first of the three pools, dedicated to nature and water activities. You will enjoy the views of the lake and the village, and you may spot some of the migratory birds that frequent this preserved space. The Lac de Charmes circuit is an excellent option for your running.

This is a forest area that covers part of the Mont Vengé plateau, a limestone formation that rises above the surrounding plains. The forest is composed mainly of oaks and hornbeams on the plateau and a mixed oak and beech forest on the slope. The forest is home to various species of birds, mammals, insects and plants, some of which are rare or protected. For example, there are the green woodpecker, the red-backed shrike, the hazel dormouse, the horseshoe bat and the swallow-tailed butterfly. The forest also has some historical and cultural significance, as it contains the remains of an old military fortification built in 1888, which is now a haven for bats. The wood is part of a larger natural site called "Pelouse de la Montagne à Changey", which also includes dry meadows and rocky outcrops which provide a contrast to the forest landscape. The Bois de la Montagne forest in Changey is a beautiful and diverse place to explore and enjoy.

Viewpoint located at the bottom of the lake, along the path that circles the lake. The view is perfectly unobstructed, right in line with the whole lake, the dam and the town center of Langres behind. Gorgeous.

5 km from the village, surrounded by woods, Notre-Dame-de-Presles is a homogeneous Gothic chapel from the beginning of the 14th century, which would have been built by the cathedral chapter of Langres, largely a beneficiary of the income from the lands of Marcilly. Made up of three bays and with a flat apse, the building has the particularity of having under its choir a crypt with a broken barrel vault, where a spring springs out. A very busy pilgrimage once took place in this place. People came from far away to venerate the statuette and the source reputed to be miraculous. But the interest of the chapel lies above all in its wall paintings, also dating from the 14th century. On the vaults, graceful angels, with peaceful smiles, carry the shield of the King of France and the Bishop of Langres. In the choir, Christ seated on a rainbow is accompanied by Saint John and certainly the Virgin (erased). At their side, trumpet-blowing angels seem to announce the last judgment. Other paintings, unfortunately erased, can still be seen in places: geometric friezes, characters... A legend tells of its origin... In distant times, a shepherd who regularly went to lead his herd into the Presles valley, noticed that one of his oxen was constantly eating in the same place and that the grass there however grew back very quickly. Intrigued, he began digging and discovered a statue of the Blessed Virgin carrying the Child Jesus. Transported to the village church, she disappeared and found herself three times at the place of her discovery. It was then understood that the saint wanted to be honored in this isolated place; this is why the chapel was built and a pilgrimage was organized. This pilgrimage is said to be favorable to spouses wishing to have a child. Quelle: https://www.tourisme-langres.com/fr/CHAPELLE-MARCILLY-EN-BASSIGNY-01_chapelle-notre-dame-de-presles-a-marcilly-en-bassigny

A small lake in the middle of France! You can see a lot of anglers here. I can highly recommend a lap around the lake.