Montsauche-Les-Settons: Lac des Settons and Morvan

Montsauche-Les-Settons is located in a protected natural area of the Morvan massif and within the Parc naturel régional du Morvan. For planning your trip, you can choose between different themes: Lac des Settons with its water activities and hiking trails, Eglise Saint-Barthélémy, and the architecture of Base nautique Les Branlasses. If you are looking for hotels in Montsauche-Les-Settons, you can decide what to focus on based on whether water, trails, or cultural history matters most to your stay. When choosing your travel dates, it is also worth considering the difference between seasonal water activities and hiking trails that can be used year-round.

Lake, activities and hiking trails

At Lac des Settons, activities include rowing, water skiing, windsurfing, and swimming. The clear water makes water sports possible from spring through autumn; the availability of individual activities may vary by season. If a particular water sport is a deciding factor for your trip, check its availability in advance.

The hiking trails around Lac des Settons are suitable for exploring the area year-round. This means two different time frames apply: water sports activities from spring through autumn, and trails that can be used all year.

The hamlet of Les Settons is located directly on the shore of Lac des Settons.

Lake history and architecture

On a trip across Lac des Settons, Bateau Morvan introduces the lake's history, timber rafting, and the work of the Parc naturel régional du Morvan. Timber rafting refers to transporting timber on water and is one of the topics covered on the trip. The two landing stages are on opposite sides of the dam; check current operating conditions before your trip.

Eglise Saint-Barthélémy was rebuilt in 1863 on the foundations of a church believed to date from the 15th century; this earlier church was altered in the 16th century. Thus, the year 1863 refers to the rebuilding, while the predecessor building is only believed to date from the 15th century.

Eglise Saint-Barthélémy is a Gothic church with three naves, each ending in an apse. A nave is a lengthwise section of a church interior; the apse forms its end. Eglise Saint-Barthélémy can be visited with a key kept at the town hall. Check locally whether visits are possible before making firm plans to visit.

The building of Base nautique Les Branlasses is nicknamed “Pagoda” because of its hexagonal floor plan, projecting roof sections, and use of wood. The nickname thus refers to a combination of its shape, roof design, and material. The two architectural themes emphasize different aspects: the church's interior layout and history, and the exterior design of the base nautique.

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