Bannes: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Bannes is located on the southern hills above Lac de Charmes.

Those considering Bannes as a travel destination can choose to rent a holiday apartment.

Water and scenery

The Chemin des Plains des Crêts offers panoramic views over Lac de Charmes. The Magasin à poudre de la Manère is located on the southern slope of the lake.

Culture

The Magasin à poudre de la Manère was built beneath rock around 1890 and is privately owned; access to the site is strictly prohibited. Images are available for a virtual tour.

The Church of Saint-Laurent is neoclassical and characteristic of the sacred buildings along the Val de Gris. It features a stern architectural form attributed to active rebuilding campaigns in the 18th century.

The silver chalice and paten date from between 1819 and 1838; the chalice bears the mark of the goldsmith Jean-François Burel.

Cycling routes

The “Entre lacs et canal” route passes through Bannes. It is a 29-kilometre circular route connecting Lac de la Liez and Lac de Charmes with the towpath of the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne. The route is considered easy for cycle tourism; an estimated duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes is given.

Le Tour des 4 Lacs is a 75-kilometre cycling route.

Local character

Le Petit Charme in Bannes has a modern bar area overlooking Lac de Charmes as well as a terrace on Lac de Charmes.

Further destinations: Lafauche, Bourbonne-Les-Bains, Jagee, Nully, Nogent, Éclaron-Braucourt-Sainte-Livière, Pressigny, Mussey-Sur-Marne

To the overview of the surrounding travel region: Haute-Marne.