Tourist Attractions & Monuments Côte-D'Or

For the inhabitants of Recey-sur-Ource, the town hall is the place where all the procedures are carried out. But it is also a help for tourists who are looking for information about the town, the events organised there, etc. In addition, it is at the town hall that you can book a pitch at the Camping Municipal de Recey-sur-Ource to organise your weekend hikes, fishing or relaxation! In short, a number to remember.

Founded around 450, Moutiers-Saint-Jean Abbey is one of the Oldest in Burgundy. Transferred to the current site in the th century about, there are finally not so many remains of that time. Indeed, the th century abbey was destroyed in the Revolution. The most beautiful remains were transferred to prestigious museums: at the Cloisters Museum in New York, at the Louvre in Paris or in Dijon. The buildings that can be discovered today are the work of reconstruction in the late th century. However, the visit is very interesting. It is possible to discover the lounges and the decorations of stucco, the bishop's bathroom, the bedroom of his valet, the cloister gallery and still the staircase inscribed in the Historical Monuments… Every year, novelties await you: exhibitions, precious objects, wood panelling… Good to know: by paying your entrance, you participate in the safeguarding of the monument.

In 1857, Antoine Lescure, travelling tinker, (FYI, the tinkers were workers in charge of covering tools and metal utensils with a layer of molten tin, to prevent them from oxidizing) opened a tin workshop in Selongey. It manufactures buckets, watering cans, deciliters, mussels and milk scales. In 1944, the Lescure Petit-fils company became Stamping Company of Burgundy (Société d'Emboutissage de Bourgogne): SEB was born. In the 1950s, the Super Cocotte was sold for over a million each year. The company was inaugurated soon in other markets with odorless innovative fryer (1967), all automatic toaster (1973) or the electric yoghourt maker (1974). Then SEB brings together famous brands like Tefal, Moulinex, Rowenta and Krups under its name. The main factory is still active with more than 500 employees. Now, it manufactures pressure-cookers. Groups can visit it by appointment but think of reserving about 6 months in advance.

This fort mansion, built in the fifteenth century, was transformed in the eighteenth century into a beautiful castle with baroque style. In the nineteenth century, other renovations were made: the dormer windows of the towers are rebuilt in neo-gothic style, the stucco in the large lounge, vandalized during passage des Prussiens are renovated in 1870, completely. During the Second World War, the castle was requisitioned by the Germans, in order to place officers and services. They are the Americans who occupied it. In 1946, the castle is listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments. It belongs to the family of Saint-Seine. The welcome from the owner, Roland of Saint-Seine, is charming. During the visit, you will discover the chapel, the vaulted cuisine, the large lounge. A journey to the time of Louis XV! The interior is stunning: stucco walls decorated marble, ceilings 7-8 metres high, sculpted, gilded. The park, lined with Burgundy, is huge. It is possible to stay in the castle: 5 rooms are designed for tourists. Authentic, large, with a beautiful antique furniture, decorated by engravings and paintings over time, they overlook the moat and the park. A magical place, out of time.

The well XV is a real curiosity surrounding Sombernon. This well was excavated in 1850. It was one of the 22 extraction wells that allowed the excavation to evacuate during the construction of the Blaisy railway tunnel, the largest in Europe at the time. The nearby restaurant was the place to collect workers' wages. He became a charming and good restaurant. It is also the starting point for several hiking trails.

This boutique, art gallery and workshop is only the oldest dijonnaise address specialized in coaching. It showcases many highly talented artists and celebrates the highly successful exhibitions. It must be said that you cannot stop looking at works of art displayed as a showcase when you walk in the historic centre. It is also an art gallery where you can stroll and admire the work of artists. The works are obviously to be admired but also to acquire, and no surprise at the price level, since Nathalie makes a point of displaying them transparently. The other activity of the shop is, of course, professional and personalized coaching. Take the time to choose from the colors, materials, style, all very different from each other and benefit from a framework adapted to your request. An excellent address where you are greeted with kindness and professionalism.

The antenna of the tourist office of the Châtillonnais country, which opened to Riel-les-Eaux in July and August, suffered the hardships of the June 2013 storm and will unfortunately not be opened this year. To get all the tourist info about the surroundings, go to OT's OT in Châtillon.

Semur-en-Auxois has finally reopened its theatre after five years of inaccessibility including two and half years of work for the safety and access standards for the disabled. This building dating from 1847 had itself undergone a fire in 1901 and was rebuilt in 1904. It still has the same appearance today: small Italian theater with a ceiling fresco and adjoining the Margot Tower which serves as actors' dressing room. Inaugurated on April 28, 2018, it hosts theatre or dance troupes, musical artists or comedians such as François Morel, programmed in September 2018. The theater accommodates 250 spectators. The 2018-2019 season promises to be rich in cultural events carried by the city of Semur, which, in this cultural dynamics, plans to restore the Liberté space which will welcome, among other things, schools with artistic vocation.

After more than a decade of professional experience in the world of bourguignon wine enriched by training in winemaking in Beaune, Stephanie Jones, English of origin, created her own structure of oenotourist stay, an offer including the opportunity to stay with four very comfortable cottages embellished with a pool, and the opportunity to share her passion and knowledge of the bourguignon wine world during courses organised by her or arranged on the menu according to your desires. For this, it transports she ensures the transportation of her guests on board her beautiful Mercedes people-carrier, from your hotel or place of your choice. No worries of having to drive, you can then enjoy tastings that will follow. Major estates like the Château de Chassagne-Montrachet and Château Ziltener in Chambolle-Musigny or small winemakers in the Côte de Beaune where discoveries can be numerous. For half-day, full day, Stephanie can put together the course to suit you. If you are more than 7 people, a more capable vehicle will be leased for the occasion.

Is this possible? Of course! Bacchus Wine Tours offers you to discover the region under exceptional conditions, on board a very beautiful van and accompanied by a guide who knows all its secrets. You will become unbeatable on Burgundy wines, the local products, the climates. Let yourself be guided in peace, everything is organized for you. You just have to choose your excursion: "Domaines et Châteaux" lasting 3 hours, "Côtes de Beaune" to discover the path of vineyards and the old characteristic villages, "Côtes de Nuits", a true safari of grand crus meeting the great names of wine: Corton, Romanée-conti, Clos-de-vougeot, Chambertin… In any case, a tasting is offered at a vine grower's house with friendly explanations and exchanges. Bacchus Wine Tours also offers beautiful formulas of stays in the form of weekends and private visits. Other activities are organized like picnics, rallys, induction into a Brotherhood…

Since January 1, 2014, Communautés de Communes du Sombernonnais and the Vallée de l'Ouche have merged under the name "Ouche et Montagne". There are now 32 towns and more than 10,500 inhabitants who joined their destiny. Communauté de Communes develops a touristic logistics at the service of visitors in connection with the Conseil Départemental. There are already 5 picnic areas available to tourists along the Burgundy canal and the road bike. Two hiking trails are registered at PDIPR: the trail of Roches d'Orgères in Fleurey-sur-Ouche and the Mâlain trail departing from the village church. Others are under preparation around Pasques, Lantenay, Barbirey and Saint-Victor-sur-Ouche. An area of car-pooling and a service area for camping-car are created close to the A38 and the shops of Velars-sur-Ouche. The CCOM is striving to develop its reception capacities (cottages, guest room...) and to enhance its major tourist sites. It then continues, in connection with the owners of the Gallo-Roman Mâlain excavations (the State and the archaeological Group of Mesmontois), the development of the Mediolanum site for an opening to the public. This site forms with the museum and the castle, which hosts cultural events, a tryptic that deserves a visit.

Every Wednesday from 5pm, the Bon Vivant team invites you to discover their facilities and store. Accessible only to groups of 10 or more, these tours cover, in order, every stage in the making of Semur-en-Auxois' famous cookies. From the kneading of the future cookies to the packaging of each one, you'll become an expert in this emblematic regional know-how in just one hour! After the visit, those with a sweet tooth can also take part in a tasting of the cookies prepared on site. If you wish, you can accompany them with a beer from the Flavigny-sur-Ozerain brewery. Enjoy your visit!

Built in 1689 by Vauban, Louis XIV's great military architect, to make reliquaries of canons there, this arsenal played a major role in the supply of the army, during the revolutionary and imperial wars. The pediments of the entries are decorated with arm trophies. The arsenal consists of several buildings of a beautiful architectural complex: One now serves as food markets for the market (every Friday mornings), the others, which housed work of the wheelwrights and the large forge, became annexes of the high school.

François Jouffroy the sculptor chose bronze to celebrate the Emperor. The statue was casted in 1857. Bonaparte is represented: second lieutenant of a company of bombers. The bas-reliefs evoke the splendour of his existence: the Arcola Bridge, the coronation, a session at the council ... and, of course, his stay in Auxonne. This is where he acquired his military training.

The present building was built between 1843 and 1863, on the remains of a convent, created in 1412 and that of the former hospital, built in 1505. What remains today are old elements such as a room for sick soldiers, found below the Sainte-Marie room. The chapel dates from the eighteenth century. Colourful stained-glass windows and a starlight ceiling. The more recent one of the nineteenth century is the apothecary- the pharmacy - has a fine collection of earthenware, utensils and treaties of medicine.

The former logis of the ducs of Burgundy, now town hall, is a brick building of the fifteenth century.

The library of Auxonne has a beautiful reading room dating back to 1850. The oldest books date from the end of the fifteenth century. Access to the library is done through the Xavier-Girault crossing, connecting Antoine-Masson Street to the place of Arms.

The barracks is divided into two sites: Marey-Monge on the left and Bonaparte right whose pink stone buildings of Moissey (in the Jura) date from the 18th century. These two squares was an artillery school then where Napoléon Bonaparte was student between 1788 and 1791: it is possible to visit the room on authorisation. The barracks welcomes since June 1956 €511 Regiment of the Train from the first logistics team, great unity of the command of the French land forces.

The mill Decollogne, historically serving the prestigious Parisian bakers, opens its doors and unveils its atypical construction. Set in the heart of the Val de Saône, this minotier has taken over the ancient Sugar candy, transforming it into an ultra modern mill and 100% organic. Follow the transformation of soft wheat in "Haute Mouture" flour. From the wheat field to the top of the oven, discover all the stages of making the old bread and find the taste of the craquante wand and the savoureuse!

Founded in 1974 by the Carmel of Nancy, this monastery was erected in 1986 as a Carmel of the Byzantine rite. It is in this spirit of respect for the oriental tradition that the Carmelites practice the "writing" of icons in their monastery. The icon is an image for worship before being a work of art; it finds its deepest meaning in the liturgy lived: either in the church, or at home, in family or personal prayer. The Church blesses the icon, making it worthy of veneration. The "writing" of icons requires preparation; it is done in faith and prayer, it is a meticulous work that requires much attention, from the preparation of the board for painting to the final varnishing. The Carmelites have transformed the outbuildings into a guesthouse and a large attic into a library. A collection of about 500 volumes, mainly specialized in patristic, ecumenical, Carmelite and iconographic fields, is at the disposal of the guests.

Services : Matins at 6am, Divine Liturgy (Eucharist) at 7am, Third-Acathist-Sex at 11.30am, Vespers at 5pm. Saturday and Sunday Vespers at 6pm and in winter at 5pm Resurrection Vigil, Third-Acathist-Sext at 9.30am, Divine Liturgy at 10am.

Reception : some rooms are available for those who wish to share the prayer and silence of Carmel. Shop: this is an online shop where you can order the monastery's publications as well as painted or pasted icons, postcards and rosaries.