What to do and see in Le Creusot

Le Creusot is a town in the Saône-et-Loire department in the center of Bourgogne region in eastern France. It is a very small town with only twenty four and half thousand people. It is located between Vignes and Morvan. This town offers an unusual and unexpected mix of industrial history and beautiful nature. Here is the list of things to see and do:

1. L’Ecomusée du Creusot-Montceau

The Living Museum of Creusot-Montceau is a place of exhibition, conservation and research dedicate to the highlight of the industrial civilization. The musem is located in the industrial building that was built in XVIIIth century. It is also known as The Castke of Glass because it is allow us to explore and discover the industrial activities in the region, such as coal mining, the production of ceramics and glassware. Glassware is very high quality, so you can grab a collection or two for your own house.

3. La promenade des Crêtes et le belvédère

This promenade begins at the street of the Pyrenees in the neighborhood of Marolle and joined the Col de la Croix du Lot which allows the passage of Creusot Valley Mesvrin. The lookout at the middle of the street of Pyrenees offers a panoramic view of most of the Creusot city. That is a really beautiful view where you can see the Castle of Glass, the Plain of Riaux, etc. In the distance, you may clearly see the Mount Saint Vincent and, if the weather is good, ypu can even see the Mont Blanc.

5. La tour des bandages

The construction of this square tower dates back to the end of nineteenth century. It is a replica of the Tower of Bost. Tower of Bost is a tower from the ancient period and important part of history of France.

2. Saint Barbe Church

Saint Barbe church is a great looking church that has been truly crafted over a period of decades. Every visitor must stay and admire to this classy religious building. Both internally and externally details are the masterpieces of the local craftsmen.

4. Le Marteau Pilon

It is the emblem of the City of Le Creusot. This monument is located at the southern entrance to the city. It is 100 tons weight and with total height of 21 metres. This is amazing opportunity to see it, so what are you waiting for?

It is a very small town with only twenty four and half thousand people. It is located between Vignes and Morvan. This town offers an unusual and unexpected mix of industrial history and beautiful nature.