Bourbon-Lancy is a stopover town on the EuroVelo 6 route, which connects Nantes with Budapest. Signposting and route conditions can change; check the latest information if you are planning a trip along the route. The town offers medieval heritage, art, natural areas and thermal leisure facilities to suit a range of travel interests. To choose what to focus on, you can enjoy both the sights of the historic quarter and walks in nature, as well as leisure activities.
Medieval town and art collections
Bourbon-Lancy’s old town was built in the Middle Ages. Picturesque half-timbered houses define the character of the preserved medieval quarter; the Beffroi is also listed as a historic monument. These historic buildings give a visit to the town a clear cultural focus.
The Musée Saint-Nazaire is housed in the Romanesque church of Saint-Nazaire and holds the “Musée de France” designation. Its collections include archaeology, fine arts and contemporary art. More than 300 works are displayed in rotating temporary exhibitions. The museum thus combines a historic church interior with several distinct collection areas. Art enthusiasts will find different points of interest here than in the architecture of the medieval quarter.
Experience nature: Petit Fleury and ForĂŞt de Germigny
Since 2024, the Petit Fleury site has held the “Espace Naturel Sensible” designation from the Saône-et-Loire Department. It offers educational nature activities and a discovery trail that makes the site accessible to everyone through a fun approach. The annual events complement the trail with an educational dimension of their own. If you would rather explore nature along a trail than as part of an event, the Forêt de Germigny offers a different landscape.
The ForĂŞt de Germigny features slopes, different types of woodland, streams and dry clearings. A circular route marked by the municipality is permanently open to mountain bikers and hikers. This gives you the chance to experience the landscape while enjoying a specific way to explore it. Trail conditions can change; check them before setting out. The marked circular route is the designated option for hikers and mountain bikers, while the discovery trail at Petit Fleury offers an educational way to explore the site.
Trails and leisure at Parc Roger Luquet
At Parc Roger Luquet, trails around the lake invite pedestrians and cyclists to explore different neighbourhoods of Bourbon-Lancy. The park also has a playground, two water slides, an 11-station fitness trail, a skatepark and a pump track. Alongside exploring on foot or by bike, visitors can choose from several specific leisure and exercise facilities.
The trails and facilities cater to different interests: visitors wishing to explore the neighbourhoods can follow the paths around the lake; those looking for sports and leisure facilities will find the fitness trail, skatepark and pump track in the park. The playground and water slides are also part of Parc Roger Luquet.
Thermal facilities and summer music
CeltÔ has thermal leisure facilities with thermal-water pools, massage jets, a sauna, a hammam, experience showers and a CeltÔrium. This adds a range of thermal and wellness facilities to the cultural and nature-related attractions.
During the summer season, free concerts by local singers and music groups take place every Sunday at Parc Thermal. If you would like to combine your stay with a concert, check the specific event dates in advance, as dates and performers may change. The concerts are seasonal; visits to the museum, the medieval quarter and the natural areas offer other options when planning your trip.
Choose a focus for your stay
The town brings these different themes together with a stopover location on the EuroVelo 6 route. If you are travelling by bike, you should also check the latest route information; the places mentioned each offer specific ideas for a stay focused on culture, nature or wellness.
Discover more destinations: La Boulaye, Saint-Aubin-en-Charollais, Dezize-Lès-Maranges, Saint-Symphorien-De-Marmagne, Bresse-sur-Grosne, Saint-Marcel, Couches, Bergesserin.
For the overview of the wider region: SaĂ´ne-Et-Loire.
