Canton of Nolay: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Canton of Nolay
Nolay lies at the bottom of the Cosanne Valley and offers views of vineyards, agricultural land and forests. The historic centre features a continuous ensemble of houses dating from the 15th to the 17th century. The GR 7 also crosses Nolay from north to south, passing through the town centre.
Renting a holiday apartment in the Canton of Nolay can form part of your personal travel planning.
Culture
The parish church of Saint-Martin in Nolay displays building phases from the 16th to the 19th century and has a 38-metre-high Gothic spire. The Halles de Nolay are also among the notable buildings: they were built in 1388 and are considered among the oldest surviving buildings of their kind in France. Their four-sided roof is covered with Burgundian lava stone or limestone slabs.
The Musée d’histoire et de paléontologie is accessible only as part of a guided tour. The Nocturnes Théâtrales are a playful tour during which historical figures from Nolay are introduced; around ten theatrical scenes are planned, involving approximately fifty volunteers.
Nature and Trails
The ZNIEFF Cirque du Bout du Monde encompasses Nolay. The area features limestone cliffs, wooded slopes and a wooded valley basin with a tufa waterfall.
The Sentier Jean Marc Boivin is a 49-kilometre sporting hiking trail with 1,500 metres of ascent. It runs between Nolay, La Rochepot and the Maranges vineyards. Nolay’s hiking options also include a map with 31 marked routes.
La Voie des Vignes runs from Nolay to Chagny along the route of a former railway line and is accessible to everyone.
Discoveries Along the Way
The Balade de Nolay is a two-kilometre circular walk that can be completed independently. Nolay, le nez en l’air is a playful discovery tour lasting approximately one hour. A questionnaire helps participants identify the locations in the town where photographs were taken.
Other places: Corgengoux, Baubigny, Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche, Créancey, Échevronne, Villeferry, Montberthault, Échalot.
To the higher-level travel overview: Cote-Dor.
