Built in the 13th century, the castle of Dumphlun was first a defensive site, among others during the Hundred Years War. Subsequently, architectural transformations made it a seigneury of Nivernais, …
A protected and wild setting of 17 ha. There is a campsite, a sandy beach, and swimming is supervised in July and August. Rental of canoes and kayaks, pedal boats …
The remains of this 15th century castle are covered with vegetation, nature trying to reclaim it. For a ruin there is a lot of structural interest in what remains of this castle.
From Martangy to the west, this pass provides access to Saint-Benin-des-Bois. 4km long, with an average gradient of 4%, it offers reasonable gradients on a well-maintained road through the undergrowth. At the summit (434m) is an imposing telecommunications tower.
A local legend says that two travelers were killed by bandits here in the 18th century. The burial is always flowered regularly by the inhabitants of the village.