Ouroux-sur-Saône walks

On the edge of the Bresse and Chalonnais regions, Ouroux-sur-Saône is a vibrant village where market gardening and horticulture, linked to the Saône plain, continue to thrive. The village is crossed by the Voie Verte la Bressane cycle route, linking Chalon-sur-Saône to Lons-le-Saunier. It also boasts a wetland meadow where it is easy to spot birds.

Baudrières is a charming village in the heart of the Natura 2000 area. During your walk, you’ll pass through picturesque landscapes comprising woods, meadows, streams and ponds, and you’ll come across several beautiful Bresse-style houses, including the ‘Maison Forte’ in the hamlet of Tenarre. You can admire the11th-century church with its stone bell tower, and also stop off at La Verne, a lake equipped for fishing and leisure activities.

A walk to discover some of the highlights of the historic city centre, notably the Boulevard de la République, lined with beautiful late 19th-century buildings, and the tourist district around Saint-Vincent Cathedral. Starting in the south of the city centre, the route takes you across Île Saint-Laurent, between two branches of the Saône.

Starting from the hamlet of La Madeleine, this historic path immerses you in a place steeped in history. Here, on 8 and 9 March 1944, a group of resistance fighters based in the surrounding forests was taken by surprise and surrounded, leading to fierce fighting in the woods, the fields and right into the heart of the village. This site commemorates the sacrifice of four resistance fighters and three residents of the hamlet, including the Jouvenceau brothers. As a tribute, a memorial has been erected using stones from the burnt-out houses, ensuring the memory of these events lives on. It is a moving stop, combining heritage, nature and the duty to remember.

The Sentier de la Vivelle is an invitation to unwind in the heart of nature. This circular forest path, particularly suitable for families and Sunday outings, crosses the Bois de Guerfand. The route is shaded and flat, making it accessible to all, including young children. It is an ideal route for discovering the local flora and enjoying the tranquillity of a preserved woodland.

This walk takes you past two landmarks of local history: Montcoy Castle, visible from the path and a feature of the Burgundian Bresse landscape, and the Guerfand motte, the remains of an ancient medieval fortified site. It is a walk combining nature and heritage.

This is an educational trail. Jack la Panouille spent many years of his childhood in Allériot. He still cherishes the memory of a young girl from Bey with whom he is still secretly in love. With Max’s help, Jack decides to pluck up his courage and go and declare his love to the beautiful Adélaïde. Puzzles are dotted along the route to help the two friends reach their goal.

This walk invites you to discover the local heritage: the Saugy wash house, once the heart of the hamlet; the Saône sluice gate, which regulates the river’s level; and the Caillet wash house, nestled in lush greenery. A stroll through nature and the village’s history.

This hike will take you past numerous wash houses and fountains as you walk through pleasant woodland in hot weather, returning via the Chemin des Moines. If you love beautiful stonework and buildings, you're in for a treat. After the hike, you can enjoy the lakes of Laives or visit La Ferté Abbey.

A route through the woodland around Sennecey-le-Grand.

Simandre, on the banks of the Saône and close to Cuisery, is a lively village with many shops. Its Romanesque church and lava stone roof are listed in the Bâtiments de France inventory. You can observe the flora and fauna at the various ponds along the route.

Simandre, on the banks of the Saône and close to Cuisery, is a lively village with many shops. Its Romanesque church and lava stone roof are listed in the Bâtiments de France inventory. You can observe the flora and fauna at the various ponds along the way.

The Grand Pâquier Trail links the village of Damerey on the banks of the Saône, crossing a wet meadow classified as a Natura 2000 site. Along this themed trail, you’ll meet Élizabeth the Egret, the mascot, who playfully guides you as you discover the elements that make up the landscape and its diverse forms of life. Puzzles are provided at each totem.

Set off in search of the heritage of Saint-Martin-en-Bresse by exploring its 19th-century church, notable for its neo-Gothic style and colourful stained-glass windows, as well as the old railway station, once a hub of trade between the Bresse and Chalon, now gone but steeped in history.

Set off to explore the church of Villegaudin, a testament to the village’s past, walk near the Étang de Villegaudin, a haven of biodiversity, and finish at the Moulin de Gabrot, a former private mill nestled on the banks of the Cosne. A walk rich in nature and local heritage!

This route is fun and educational. On foot or by bike, join the two friends, Jack la Panouille and Max Decoop, on their adventures in Saint-Maurice-en-Rivière! With their ears pricked up, Max and Jack have heard rumours of a vast treasure. It seems the Holy Grail is to be found in the village. This might just be the chance for the two corn cobs to strike it rich and make a clean getaway for good! But our two adventurers have their work cut out for them... Help them on their journey!

Circular forest loop in the Tournugeois region, on either side of a discreet little valley connecting the hamlets of Corlay to the village of Montceaux-Ragny. Halfway along, you can temporarily leave your hiking boots and accessories behind to show off your talents: singing, dancing, reciting, etc. You will find a stage and bleachers in the middle of nature.

This is an educational trail. Max found an old photo album belonging to his grandfather in his attic. He is charmed by the old photographs taken in Saint-Didier: typical farms, beautiful fishing ponds, and mouth-watering poultry. Without a moment’s hesitation, Max takes his friend Jack in the footsteps of his ancestor, but things have changed a great deal since the 1950s.