Toulon-Sur-Arroux

Discover Toulon-Sur-Arroux through the Romanesque Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and trails that explore botanical, historical and natural themes. This gives you different ways to plan your trip: would you like to focus on architectural history and sacred architecture, or choose a route that combines nature with activity? The picture is rounded out by Diverti'Parc, a varied leisure complex with a zoological garden. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, this mix can help you decide in advance what to prioritize on your trip.

Romanesque Church and Summer Exhibitions

The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is Romanesque, a Cluniac site, and classified as a Monument historique. It was built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries within the enclosure of the feudal castle. Romanesque architecture and the Cluniac context offer different perspectives: the first refers to the architectural style, while the second provides a connection to church history. Its Monument historique status adds the building’s protected status to these perspectives.

The church is open to visitors and hosts exhibitions of paintings and sculptures every summer. Check the latest visitor information before your trip if you plan to visit the church.

Botanical Nature Trail and Circular Route

The Jeanne Baret and Philibert Commerson botanical nature trail starts and ends at Moulin des Roches. It is 5.7 kilometers long, rated easy, and covers fauna and flora as well as cultural and historical themes. Jeanne Baret and Philibert Commerson lived in Toulon-Sur-Arroux in 1764 before setting off for Paris; the trail follows in the footsteps of the two adventurers. The tourist information office at Moulin des Roches is also a useful contact point for the botanical nature trail. History features here in two ways: as architectural history at the church and as a biographical connection on the trail.

Circular Route 8, “Bois du Nom – Montmort,” also starts and ends at Moulin des Roches and is suitable for hiking and mountain biking. To choose between the routes, it helps to consider their different profiles: the botanical nature trail combines fauna and flora with culture and history and is rated easy; Circular Route 8 focuses on hiking and mountain biking. Check trail conditions locally before setting off.

Leisure at Diverti'Parc

Diverti'Parc is a varied leisure complex in Toulon-Sur-Arroux and includes a zoological garden with 20 cattle breeds. This adds a distinct animal and leisure angle to the architectural history and trails. Individual activities may vary seasonally, and the collection of cattle breeds may change over time. So check the latest information on activities and the collection before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Aubin-en-Charollais, Chaudenay, Saint-Firmin, Saint-Émiland, La Grande-Verrière, Mont, Montret, Brandon.

For the main travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.