Burgundy is a paradise for the nature lover. The jewel in the crown, sitting in the centre of Bourgogne is the Morvan Forest, a national park covering nearly a quarter of a million hectares.

A brief history of the Morvan leading up to its new classification as the Massif Central-Morvan under the EU.

This granite outcrop, with limestone on the periphery, experiences long, hot summers, cold winters, with plentiful rainfall on high ground.

There are lakes dotted throughout the region with six large reservoirs offering wonderful locations for watersports and outdoor pleasures.

Highlights of the villages including Anost, Château Chinon, Lormes, Montsauche-les-Settons, Quarré-les-Tombes, St-Léger-sous-Beuvray, Saulieu and Vézelay.

Honey from lime and acacia trees, cured ham and sausage, plus farm produced cheeses