Circuit de Myard

This hike takes you to the heart of the Auxois, to discover its natural and historical heritage. On the way, you will discover the vestiges of the Camp of Myard. It is an ancient neolithic fortified habitat of the first breeders in Auxois. It is an exceptional witness of the prestigious architectures of the Bronze Age, from the 4th millennium to the 9th century BC (brochure on sale at the tourist office of Vitteaux). The main architectural remains visible today are those of the last occupation at the end of the Bronze Age: ramparts and towers. Weapons, tools, ornaments and pottery discovered on the site are kept in the Dijon Archaeological Museum (before taking the path, go to the Vitteaux tourist office and take note of the exhibition devoted to the Myard Camp, presented in its premises).

Then admire the church of Vesvres from the beginning of the 13th century with its bell tower covered with an octagonal tuff spire, a reworked nave and a three-lobed portal. When you cross Vitteaux, on the way out or on the way back, you will pass over the Brenne. This river has its source in Sombernon and feeds one of the reservoirs of the Burgundy canal, the Grosbois reservoir. In the past, it brought its water to the ditches of the medieval fortifications. In Vitteaux, don't miss the covered market, the listed houses, the tower, the ramparts, the church (organs, sculpted galleries)... And for the youngest, we invite you to discover on this route "La soupe à la sorcière" (witch's soup), to be made in family, whenever you want, for free. Booklet and recipe card available on the internet and at the tourist office of Terres d'Auxois (Précy-sous-Thil, Semur-en-Auxois or Vitteaux).