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along the Canal du Centre
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Cycling is the ideal way to discover Creusot Montceau!

Looking for tips for your next outing? Looking for recommendations on places to visit?

Follow the guide, I’ll tell you all about it right below! 🙂

Amandine, cycling expert and travel consultant.

A channel

ceramic color

The Canal du Centre, with its bucolic landscape and changing colors with the seasons, is a wonderful spot to ride along the water’s edge.

Along the way, you can admire the ancient buildings that have forged the history of our region. It’s in this ” Ceramic Valley ” that you can visit the Villa Perrusson, a symbol of the success of the Perrusson-Desfontaines family, entrepreneurs of tiles and architectural ceramics. Admire its English-style gardens and its interior, which perfectly reflects Belle Epoque fashion.

The Canal du Centre by bike, EcuissesThe Canal du Centre by bike, Ecuisses
©The Canal du Centre by bike, Ecuisses|Lesley Williamson
Lock on the Canal du CentreLock on the Canal du Centre
©Lock on the Canal du Centre |Lesley Williamson
Perrusson brickPerrusson brick
©Perrusson brick|Lesley Williamson
Cycling with the family in front of Villa PerrussonCycling with the family in front of Villa Perrusson
©Cycling with the family in front of Villa Perrusson|Creusot Montceau Tourisme
    Cycling along the Canal du CentreCycling along the Canal du Centre
    ©Cycling along the Canal du Centre |Lesley Williamson
    Family fun along the Canal du Centre, EcuissesFamily fun along the Canal du Centre, Ecuisses
    ©Family fun along the Canal du Centre, Ecuisses|Creusot Montceau Tourisme
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    ©Saint Julien Sur Dheune Voie Verte Version 1 Autumn 2019@oscara Photographer Creusot Montceau Tourisme Pla 3567 Min

      An itinerary

      European

      On the way down to Montchanin, you’ll come across a large building that raises a lot of questions: the former Henri-Paul Foundry. With its 5 naves, it’s a must-see along the RCEA.

      Another notable building to discover to the south of Creusot Montceau is the Briqueterie, a former brick and paving tile factory.

      When the weather’s fine, it’s not unusual to see cyclists following the Canal du Centre along theEurovélo 6, a long-distance tour for cycling enthusiasts linking the Atlantic to the Black Sea.

      As you’ll see, cycling along the Canal du Centre is a great way toexperience the past and discover the skills of yesteryear, as well as meeting people from all over the world on this 4,450 km long journey.

      The little plus

      from your advisor

      If you’d like to find out more about our region’s mining past, don’t hesitate to leave the Canal du Charolais (formerly known as the Canal du Centre) and follow the “History of Mining” loop.

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