Bouhy combines religious buildings, the preservation of technical heritage and walks with far-reaching views. At an altitude of 355 metres, walks offer panoramic views as far as the wooded heights of the Morvan. When choosing the town for a trip, you can weigh up its landscape, architectural history and a viewpoint with an accessible tower.
Traces of antiquity and religious sites
Archaeological remains immediately around the Fontaine Saint-Pèlerin show that Bouhy was already in use in antiquity. The town’s church was added to the supplementary inventory of historic monuments in 1926. Its interior restoration provided a new setting for the many listed processional banners. The church’s inclusion in the inventory and the design of its interior offer different perspectives: its heritage-protection history and the banners, which have been given a special place there.
The Chapelle Sainte-Anne is in a rural setting, two kilometres from the town centre and close to the hamlet of Cosme. Its patronal feast attracts many worshippers on the last weekend of July. If you would like to plan your trip around the feast, check the exact date in advance. The chapel and the feast offer different points of interest: one is a religious site in a rural setting, the other a recurring occasion that brings worshippers together.
Buildings, views and mill technology
The monumental Calvary on the Route de Ravière towers above the village. Its tower is accessible via an interior staircase and offers an exceptional panoramic view. Here, architecture and scenery go hand in hand: the Calvary is striking not only as a building, but also offers a view of the surrounding area from above.
Moulin Blot was completely restored in 2006. Its surviving components include the sails, the rotating wooden roof and the mechanism. Unlike at the Calvary, the focus here is on the construction and its technical elements. Moulin Blot is open to the public from May to September; its seasonal opening is important when planning a visit.
Walks and historic routes
The panoramic circular route from Bouhy follows the so-called Chemin de « Jules César », a section of the ancient Roman road from Gien to Autun. This lets you encounter the heritage of the road along one stretch; the name refers to this part of the route. Walks from Bouhy also offer panoramic views as far as the wooded heights of the Morvan. You can experience the landscape on foot, while the Calvary tower provides a specifically designated viewpoint.
The visits offer different experiences: the tower and its panoramic view are the focus at the Calvary, Moulin Blot is open to the public seasonally, and the circular route follows part of the ancient road. If you would like to visit Moulin Blot, check the exact opening times in advance. When choosing your stay, you can therefore consider whether you would like to focus mainly on buildings, mill technology, religious history, or walks and views.
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For the regional travel overview: Nièvre.
