Travel Guide Rigney

Between 220 and 440 meters of altitude, this village is nevertheless present on a small hill which dominates 2 ponds. You are 30 km north-east of Besançon, on the left bank of the Ognon. Its lord in the person of Othon de la Roche was particularly distinguished there. He founded the duchy of Athens which he conquered during the4th crusade. The 13th century castle of La Roche is preserved in an exceptional state. Owned by a family, it regularly hosts exhibitions. You will have the pleasure to appreciate the 2 ponds, the Sainte-Geneviève chapel and especially the 18th century church with its Comtois bell tower. Its chequered roof is covered with brown and yellow tiles.