Morvan is the forested upland at the heart of Burgundy — and it is easy to miss it entirely if you come to the region only for the wine. This is wild boar and deer country: a large regional nature park of granite hills, rivers, and dense woodland that feels very different from the manicured vineyards to the east.
The Morvan works best as a complement to other Burgundy sights rather than a destination on its own. It pairs well with a visit to Vézelay, the hilltop pilgrimage town on the park's northern edge, which is one of the finest Romanesque basilicas in France. Walking, cycling, and kayaking on the Cure and Chalaux rivers are the main draws for outdoor visitors.