- The village of
Champallement perches on a hill overlooking
the fields and forests of the region.
It surrounds a green square planted with
old trees of which a centuries old lime
tree. It is surrounded by a few forests.
The château of Champallement and its surroudings
are located on the border of the village
and have the most beautiful view over
the country and the hills of the Morvan.
Champallement is of great historic
interest with its Gallo-Roman
site of Compierre situated only one kilometre
from the village. It is possible to visit
it for free and since the summer of 2003,
guided visits are organised once a month.
It is the ideal location for walking enthusiasts
as this tranquil area is situated in the
heart of an area of spectacular natural
beauty.
- For sport lovers, there
is a tennis court in
Brinon-sur-Beuvron 6km away; horse
riding is possible only 5/6 kms
away.
It is possible to rent and/or take sailing
and windsurfing lessons
at the lake of Vaux
15km away and it is possible to swim
in different lakes in the area.
Bicycles are available on the spot. There
is also a table tennis and a baby foot.
There are a few hundred kilometres of
circuits organised for mountain
bikes. If you are feeling intrepid
you can go rafting in
the Morvan park. (see the web sites www.abloisirs.com/
and www.parcdumorvan.org/
Anglers can fish for
a few Euros in the local lake.
Every week-end there are many flea markets
in the villages and towns around the village
where local people sell their antiques
and souvenirs. Every week in Corbigny,
Brinon-sur-Beuvron and other towns there
are local markets where
you can buy products from the region.
The flea market in Champallement is usually
organised on one of the first Sundays
of July and on the 14th of July, the National
hollyday, there is a meal which gathers
all the inhabitants and guests of the
village. The day ends with a fire work
displaid either in front of the château
or over the lake.
For wine amateurs, Champallement
is located in the middle of renowned vineyards
such as Sancerres, Chablis, Pouilly-sur-Loire
and less than 20km from Les Caves Tannaysiennes
witch date back to the XVIth century and
which are worth a little detour
And for guests who just want to rest,
Champallement is a haven of peace and
beauty. You can just sit and admire the
nature in front of you.
See the web site: www.vaux-yonne.com/

- Perched less than 45 kms away is the
splendid medieval town of Vézelay
with its basilica and its charming little
streets. Not far from the town the small
church of Saint-Père sous Vézelay is worth
the detour as well as the château
de Bazoches owned by the Vauban family
heirs of the famous general.
Not far from Vézelay is Clamecy another
medieval town well known in old times
for the gathering of fire wood which was
sent to Paris by flotation. A feast is
organised in the middle of August to commemorate
the event. You can also visit the museum
where some vestiges from the site of Compierre
are displayed.
See the web site: www.vaux-yonne.com/.
More towns worth visiting are Tannay,
20 kms away, a friendly small town and
Nevers,
the "préfecture" and its cathedral. If
you want to know more about the other
monuments in Nevers, you can see them
by following a blue line marked on the
foot path. La Charité-sur-Loire, town
of books will give you the pleasure of
living "La France".
For
Formula 1 enthusiasts, Champallement is
located 45 kms from Magny-Court where
the French Grand Prix is staged.
The region is well known for its gastronomy
and you will find, within 15/20 kms a
few nice restaurants of good quality.