Martailly-lès-Brancion is the starting point for numerous walks and hikes. The Château de Brancion illustrates the development of castle architecture from the Carolingian period to the Wars of Religion.
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Culture and history
The Château de Brancion is open to the public and offers guided tours. Its 20-metre-high keep provides a 360-degree panoramic view.
The Église de Brancion was classified as a historic monument by decree in 1862. The funerary effigy of Josserand de Brancion is located in the fifth northern bay of the Église Saint-Pierre.
The Halle de Brancion is believed to have been built in the 16th or 17th century. Since 1933, it has been listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.
Things to do
The “Chemin du Paradis” walking trail starts at the visitor car park and is signposted with seven explanatory panels. The walk along the “Chemin du Paradis” takes approximately one hour.
The “Autour de Brancion” hiking route starts and ends at the car park of the Château de Brancion in Martailly-lès-Brancion. It is 11.1 km long and classified as moderate.
Nature
The entrance to the Grotte du Four-de-la-Baume in the Val des Tranchées can be reached from the Brancion car park via a path through the municipal forest.
The ninth stage of the Grand Tour du Chalonnais between Martailly-lès-Brancion and Sennecey-le-Grand passes through woodland and offers views of the vineyards of Burgundy.
