Le Petit Papillon

The site has easy access to walking and cycle trails taking you through wooded hills to rivers, waterfalls and traditional villages. A popular local destination is Lac des Settons, a half-hour drive away, where you can relax on the beach, swim in the lake or find a quiet corner to fish for pike and perch. Active types can hire sailing boats, paddleboards and rowing boats to explore the lake; pack a picnic and head off to a small island for a castaway-style lunch. You can also hire canoes in Dracy-Saint-Loup, 20 minutes away, and paddle your way down the Arroux river at your own pace. If you’d like to tackle something a bit more heartbeat-raising, a rafting centre is around 50 minutes’ drive away in the north of the park. Heading out of the natural park, you can visit Château de Sully, half an hour away, for a guided tour of the moated castle, a stroll around the kitchen gardens and a sample of the wines from the surrounding vineyards.