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Paray-le-Monial > Montceau-les-Mines

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40 km - We are gradually leaving behind the banks of the Loire along the Canal du Centre, our constant companion of this stage. The 112km-long waterway, bordered by three ports, bridges the gap between the Saône and the Loire, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.

Access

by train

Around six trains per day operate between Ciry-le-Noble, Génelard, Paray-le-Monial and Dijon.

For more informations: TER or Mobigo (Burgundy Public transport)

Itinerary

Beyond the village of Paray-le-Monial, we will take the D128 to Palinges and then the D974 until Génelard. This road stretching along the north bank of the Canal du Centre will take you right up to Montceau-les-Mines.

Tourist destinations

Paray-le-Monial

Museum of Sacred Art
Behind the white neo-classical façade, unexpectedly juxtaposed to the rustic town, this museum offers an interesting mix of genres: ornaments from church frontages of different periods, paintings inspired by Egyptian and Biblical times, Latin inscriptions - this is a mixed collection that will fascinate history buffs.

Basilica

This Clunian foundation was built by Cluniac architects during the latter half of the 11th century. It still cuts an imposing stance, a narthex flanked by two massive square towers, on the rue de la Visitation.

Palinges

Digoine Castle
Although the building is well worth a visit, you will also enjoy a nice walk through the vast landscaped park that surrounds it, between the pond, the French garden, rows of orange trees in bicentennial boxes and countless palm trees.

Génelard

Museum devoted to the demarcation line

Ciry-le-Noble

Brickworks
In a remarkable setting alongside the canal, visitors can explore a factory from yesteryear, with its tall chimneys and many machines still in their original positions.

Montceau-les-Mines

The Chavannes Washery
It would be difficult pass by without noticing this mineral processing centre. The washery looks like a huge industrial cathedral, whose buildings are divided into several levels over an area of 8 square kilometres.

Practical information

bike rental

Paray-le-Monial
Cycles Kaikinger
Le champ bossu
Tél. 03 85 88 85 15

Office de tourisme

25 avenue Jean-Paul II

Tél. 03 85 81 10 92

tourist offices

	Paray-le-Monial http://www.paraylemonial.fr/ Tél. 03 85 81 10 92
	Montceau-les-Mines http://www.montceau-tourisme.fr Tél. 03 85 69 00 00

Prepare your trip

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maps and guidebooks

Guide Chamina : Eurovélo6 TopoGuide	Ouest France : Burgundy by Bike and traffic-free routes
Burgundy Cycling Tours, Editions Chamina	Carte des Voies Vertes en Bourgogne du sud Traffic-free route map published by CDT 71
La Bourgogne à Vélo: Burgundy Cycling Map published by Burgundy Tourist Office