Arrival by train

Are you coming by train and want to explore the area on foot or with a bike rented here? Travel from Paris to Nevers, from Dijon to Imphy or from Lyon to Saint-Pierre le Moutier and I will pick you up from the station for a small fee. The commune of Mars-sur-Allier unfortunately has no public transport and cab prices are high (e.g. cab from Nevers station approx. 47.00 euros).

Shuttle prices per trip incl. luggage, bike rack for up to 2 bikes available:
– Nevers 20.00 EUR
– Imphy 18.00 EUR
– Saint-Pierre le Moutier 12.50 EUR

Arrival by bike

Are you traveling to me by bike? There are many routes and I can’t give you much advice yet. It is always advisable to take your time and choose the small side roads or the many well-marked cycle routes in France. In some places, there are not many places to stay overnight and you should check the options carefully in advance. This year the first guests are coming to me by bike from Switzerland, I will ask them for their recommendations!

Transit via Allier to Maré Mars:

From Le Veurdre 16.7km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qqvQrU77GMhTfDBs7

Vons Gimouille/near the Pont du Canal latéral of the Loire 8.3km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZXXdWb2eqmH9ULLA

Transit Eurovelo6 to Maré Mars:

From Chevenon 12.4km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YDshAtHkSMHY63YJ9

From Nevers 17.3km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rh3LWE2t1ZntBDsU8

From Fleury-sur-Loire 20.7km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ugvppCLdoyoRPwMHA

Arrival by car

Are you coming by car? – My favourite route from Switzerland to Mars-sur-Allier is via Beaune (freeway from Basel via Montbeliard – Besançon, from the northern Jura overland to Besançon), leave the freeway there at the first exit towards the town center and follow the signs over the Côte d’Or via Pommard – Nolay to Autun (note the historic castle in La Rochepot/between Pommard and Nolay, in the town center at the top right), from there either via Chateau-Chinon or Decize.

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