Nièvre’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16

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Last updated: October 13, 2025

Dragne Waterfall

Trail past the waterfall is essentially blocked by many fallen trees. I would recommend the alternative trail from Villapourcon of about 11 km.

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Lac de Pannecière

The Morvan is rich in small lakes, all very pleasant. That of Pannecière is no exception to the rule, and it is a real pleasure to ride along its banks.

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Sources of the Yonne

I was there on May 7. An emblematic place to see absolutely well documented on one of the main watersheds of France. Take the opportunity to go around Mount Préneley …

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Lac de Saint-Agnan

Here you cross the dam of the Lac de Saint-Agnan. The lake is beautiful and there are many places to stop by the water. It offers a habitat for numerous …

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Monumental Beech Trees of Bibracte

During an extensive visit to the Gallic fortress of Binracte, the beautifully mossy beech trees are especially worth seeing. Beautiful specimens can be admired especially around the old fortress wall. …

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Grotte aux Fées

The Cave of the Fairies is a famous cave where remains of Neanderthals were discovered in 1859. Part of the cave was also believed to be a bear cave, with remains of mammoth and woolly rhinoceros having also been found.

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Étang Pinsot

It is a pretty pond near Ouroux. It is ideal for stopping for a bite to eat, or simply for taking a break.

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Étang Chaumail

When you reach this pond, you will be struck by the fact that it is enclosed in the forest, as if the pond is there just for you, hidden away. …

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Étang de Rangère

This beautiful lake surrounded by green hills and trees is a delight to behold. It supplies the neighboring mill of the same name.

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Étang de Baye

This reservoir was created in the 19th century and is classified as a "Sensitive natural area". An interpretation trail allows you to go around the pond.

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The Top 16 Natural Monuments in Nièvre

Dragne Waterfall

Lac de Pannecière

Sources of the Yonne

Lac de Saint-Agnan

Monumental Beech Trees of Bibracte

Grotte aux Fées

Étang Pinsot

Étang Chaumail

Étang de Rangère

Étang de Baye

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