Mhere: Hiking, Nature and Cultural Heritage

Mhere brings together hiking trails, nature watching and local cultural heritage. If you’re looking for a hotel in Mhere, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay. Options include a circular hike around Mhere and its hamlets, paths along the Rigole d'Yonne, and the history of historic chapels and churches. The options differ both in activity and in length and occasion.

Hiking and paths by the water

The Sentier des Trois Évêchés starts at Mhere’s main square and is an approximately 10-kilometre circular hike around Mhere and its hamlets. The starting point, approximate distance and circular route give you practical guidance when planning a hike. The description explicitly covers not only Mhere but also the hamlets in the commune.

The Rigole d'Yonne offers a different focus: on the outskirts of Mhere, it has a 30-kilometre shaded towpath for hiking and mountain biking. A section of the Rigole also crosses the south of the commune. Compared with the approximately 10-kilometre circular hike, the towpath is the longer route option. The activities described also differ: hiking or mountain biking along the towpath, as opposed to a circular hike around Mhere and its hamlets.

The Sentier du Petit Lac de Pannecière, which runs along the outskirts of Mhere, is intended for birdwatching. This provides a dedicated observation option alongside the hiking and mountain biking trails. If you plan activities around your interests, you can distinguish this trail from the two other hiking options described.

Chapel, church and history

The Chapelle du Banquet is the local name for the Chapelle Notre Dame du Morvan. It stands on a hill and offers a viewpoint with panoramic views. You can reach the chapel from Jeaux via a local path. Its name, location and access give this destination both a cultural and a scenic dimension.

The Pro-Morvan association organizes the Midsummer bonfires every year at the Chapelle du Banquet. If you’d like to plan your trip around the event, check the dates before setting off. This lets you plan around the actual event days.

The Église Saint-Germain was built in 1863 to replace a Romanesque church that had fallen into serious disrepair. Its history therefore includes an earlier Romanesque church and the later replacement building. The specific construction year makes the difference between the two building phases clear and adds to the history of Mhere’s religious buildings.

The Rigole d'Yonne also has a history beyond its use as a path. It was built from 1840 to 1843 to supply water to the Canal du Nivernais. Together with the section that crosses the south of the commune, it can be understood as a waterworks with a clearly stated purpose. When visiting the area, you can take in both the shaded towpath and the Rigole’s historic function.

More activities

Tout Crin offers horseback rides and hikes. If you’d like to include an activity with horses in your travel plans, these are another option alongside the local hiking trails and towpath.

The Microbrasserie du Banquet offers guided tours by appointment. The brewing process is explained during the tour. Since visits must be arranged in advance, confirm availability before your trip.

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