Myennes: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Myennes borders the right bank of the Loire.

Those choosing Myennes as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and history

The church in Myennes houses nine protected historic objects recorded by the French Ministry of Culture.

The seigneurial chapel of Saint-Martin Church in Myennes contains two tombs dating from the 17th century.

The Château de Myennes was built in the 17th century and restored in the 19th century. It features Neoclassical architecture with a main building and corner towers.

The history of the Château de Myennes is connected with the de Vieilbourg family, which secured the elevation of the Lordship of Myennes to a marquisate in the 17th century.

The Château de Myennes is privately owned and generally not open for visits; however, its silhouette can be viewed from public spaces.

Trails and regional activities

The official cycling route between Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire and Neuvy-sur-Loire passes through Myennes on the return journey. It is 33 km long, takes 2 hours and 30 minutes with electric assistance, and is rated as easy.

On the return journey to Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, the red-and-white-marked GR®3 also passes through Myennes.

In the CÅ“ur de Loire area, trips down the Loire in Rabaska canoes are promoted.

Wine tastings of AOC wines from Pouilly and Giennois are also promoted there at unusual locations.

Bodies of water and surroundings

In the vicinity of Myennes, between Myennes and La Celle-sur-Loire, the Étang de Bourdoiseau is mentioned as a fishing spot.

Getting there and information

Myennes can be reached by road and is located not far from the A77 motorway. The nearest railway station is in Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire and offers, among other connections, services to Paris.

The tourist office responsible for Myennes is CÅ“ur de Loire; information points are located in Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire and Pouilly-sur-Loire.

Other places: Limanton, Lavault-De-Frétoy, Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire, Saint-Pierre-Le-Moûtier, Saint-Vérain, Nuars, Tintury, Neuville Les Decize

For the higher-level travel overview: Nièvre.