Travel Guide Bouilland

With its wooded hills, Bouilland is a stunning site. Several hiking trails pass through the village, which takes its name from the Rhoin, a local stream. Just 2 kilometers away, don't miss the remains of the former Sainte-Marguerite-de-Bouilland abbey, listed as a Monument Historique. In the heart of the forest, discover imposing ancient walls and large arcades that open onto the sky. It was founded in the 12th century. The lord of Vergy is said to have brought back from the Crusades relics of the saint, who was martyred in Antioch in the 4th century because, having taken a vow of virginity, she refused the advances of the city's governor.