Bligny-sur-Ouche

Bligny-sur-Ouche

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownBligny-sur-Ouche
Insee code21087
Postcode21360
Latitude47.1044640
Longitude4.6702090
AltitudeFrom 337 to 549 meters
Surface27.99 km²
Population865 inhabitants
Density30 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townDijon (at 49 km, 50 min)Lusigny-sur-Ouche at 1.6 km (2 min)
DepartmentCôte-d'OrVic-des-Prés at 2.8 km (4 min)
RegionBurgundySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Between wooded hills, meandering Ouche draw an enchanting this capital of rural township whose origin dates back to prehistory. The eye is drawn to the church of the 12th century wearing a tufa tower of the 15th century dominates the village. This church once stood inside the castle, destroyed by order of Louis 11th in 1478. Of the six towers that flanked the castle, the only remaining vestiges of the towers and Avagne Chapter.


SIGHTSEEING
  • A walk through the old streets to discover the heritage of country: here a sundial, there retorts strange stones stuck in the wall, for supporting the old wooden gutters; farther old windows decorated with strange symbols evoking perhaps the time and companionship of many low doors opening onto the cellars where the weavers worked hemp. You can also discover two charming washing, wells, shrines, crosses ... Another page in the history of Bligny-sur-Ouche is told by its 12 water mills: one of the oldest (thirteenth century), located at the edge of the road, is easy to spot with its winnowing his house and flower well.
  • The Railway Valley Ouche
  • The Railway Valley Ouche is a line that connects Bligny-sur-Ouche Pont-d'Ouche. Its special feature: the steam engine! Go back in time and give you a ride along the valley of the Ouche how our ancestors!
  • From 1 May to 30 September: runs on Sundays and holidays. 1 July to 31 August and runs every day.
  • The Museum of hemp
  • The hemp museum located in a former town presents hemp cultivation, harvesting and processing plant. This museum is unique in France for its specificity.
  • Open from May 1 to October 31, from 14h to 18h every day except Tuesday.
  • The museum Papotte "Crafts and Rural Life"
  • Papotte Museum "Craft and Rural Life" is housed in a former workshop cabinetmaker. You'll find tools in serviceable condition presented by volunteers both interested and interesting! The museum also contains a classroom and a modest 19th farmhouse restored. Papotte museum guides will help you discover or relive rural life before 1950 and trades of our ancestors peasants and artisans.
  • In May, June and October open on Sundays and public holidays. In July and August: open daily from 14h30 to 18h.
  • Vach 'Investigation:
  • Vach 'Investigation, a journalistic investigation to conduct family. Plot: At the end of the day, Maurice, farmer Cussy-la-Colonne realize when counting his flock, a calf has lost ear tags ... These labels are the number corresponding to the identity card of each animal ... How to find its identity? A Mission: Charles, budding journalist, was commissioned to investigate and find the identity of the calf ... To do this, you will need!
  • For children 7 to 14 years. 7 km hiking trail. Duration of trip: 3 hours. Closed during hunting season.
  • Information and Contact: Tourist Office of Canton Bligny-sur-Ouche - 21 place de l'Hôtel de Ville - Tel. : +33 3 80 20 16 51 - Email: ot.blignysurouche @ wanadoo.fr
  • Rental of tennis at the Office Tourime.
  • Fishing.
  • 3 hiking trails are ex Bligny-sur-Ouche and enable discovery of the natural heritage of this beautiful area.
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Information pointsTourist Office of Bligny-sur-Ouche

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Saturday closest to January 20: Great Feast of Saint Sebastian.
  • May 1: Day of the bike.
  • In July and August Evening "Train and Tasting" Welcome aboard the steam train from the valley of the Ouche. The convoy will take you to Bridge Ouche, then Thorey-sur-Ouche where you are invited to a stop "Gourmet". Guests can enjoy regional produce from local production. An unforgettable evening, where good humor and friendliness will be part of it! Information and contact: Tourist Office of Canton Bligny-sur-Ouche - Tel. : +33 3 80 20 16 51 - Email: ot.blignysurouche @ wanadoo.fr
  • In July and August: Walks tours. Each year, a different program! Come and discover the villages in the canton of Bligny-sur-Ouche, accompanied by a guide Country. Visits are always very friendly and dynamic. Information and contact: Tourist Office of Canton Bligny-sur-Ouche - Tel. : +33 3 80 20 16 51 - Email: ot.blignysurouche @ wanadoo.fr
  • The second weekend of December: Christmas Market.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • School-Museum Chaudenay-le-Chateau is a former village school kept completely: you will be able to revisit a class of 19th century with its desks and pencil boxes of yesteryear.
  • Take time to visit the Valley Ouche and discover the heritage of countries offered all the little villages around: windmill Montceau-and-fleshed, churches, column Gallo-Roman Cussy it -column, wash houses, fountains ...
  • Castle of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
  • Castle Commarin.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Raku ceramic pottery classesCraftFrom 50 € to 400 €Arnay-le-Duc (14.3 km)
Microlight discovery flight over AuxoisSports sensationsFrom 40 € to 140 €Pouilly-en-Auxois (15.6 km)
Tour and tasting at the Domaine DebrayLocal flavoursFreeBeaune (15.7 km)
4x4 tour of the Burgundy vineyardsLocal flavoursFrom 48 € to 110 €Beaune (15.8 km)
Taste and buy wine at Petits Champs LinsLocal flavoursFreeMeursault (17.5 km)

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PHOTOS
Église Saint-Germain of Auxerre Bligny-sur-Ouche
 
Bligny Church
Church Bligny
 
Laundry Road Beaune
Little house on the Ouche
  
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RESTAURANTS 
Hostellerie du Vieux Moulin  
9.8
  SPECIAL OFFER
Bouilland
In the shelter of a protected valley, about 15 km from Beaune, Hostellerie du Vieux Moulin opens the doors to its enchanting Bouilland. In a contemporary and elegant, here you can enjoy...
Located 8.5 km from Bligny-sur-Ouche50 € per person 
Abbaye de la Bussiere  
9.4
La Bussière-sur-Ouche
TEMPLE Bourgignon - Campaigning Dijon in Burgundy stronghold, a former Cistercian abbey is the setting for a gourmet restaurant: L'Abbaye de la Bussiere. It is a sumptuous decor awaits...
Located 13 km from Bligny-sur-Ouche106 € per person 
Le Bon Accueil Chez Nono  
8
  SPECIAL OFFER
Beaune
Ideally located on the heights of Beaunes, in a rustic and bucolic, Le Bon Accueil Chez Nono, is as its name suggests, a charming and friendly. The family atmosphere, you will receive...
Located 13.5 km from Bligny-sur-Ouche29 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'Escarboucle    
9.7
Bligny-sur-Ouche
At the heart of Burgundy, Côte d'Or, the Carbuncle welcomes you in a house in the seventeenth century. Its four rooms, two suites can accommodate up to 12 people. You can enjoy world-famous...
Located in Bligny-sur-OucheFrom 70 € to 85 € the double room 
La Saura    
9.8
Lusigny-sur-Ouche
Near Beaune, a « must » for lovers of fine wine, gastronomy and history, La Saura is the ideal starting point for your discovery trip to the wine cellars and vineyards, where you will...
Located 1.6 km from Bligny-sur-OucheFrom 100 € to 120 € the double room 
La monastille  
Thomirey
House of the 18th century, located in a small village 25 km from Beaune, this home has 4 very comfortable rooms each with private bathroom. The house has a swimming pool and a large...
Located 6.5 km from Bligny-sur-Ouche85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites 4 personnes en bourgogne
Pernand-Vergelesses
In a charming wine village house lodgings of France, 3 quiet façades has retained its character, old beams, stone walls, old slabs. Semi enclosed terrace and garden, overlooking vineyards....
Located 14.1 km from Bligny-sur-OucheFrom 390 € to 520 € per week 
Gites studio 2 pers en bourgogne  
8.6
Pernand-Vergelesses
Joli studio entirely renovated with taste, in small building noncontiguous for habitation (also for rent). Located in beautiful village of Pernand-Vergelesses. Garden and terrace at...
Located 14.2 km from Bligny-sur-OucheFrom 210 € to 250 € per week 
Gite le clos des sources  SPECIAL OFFER
Cormot-le-Grand
Cottage for 8 persons in the vineyards of Burgundy. 3 ch 7/8 beds, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, fireplace, tv, cd player, DVD player, all electric, garden, barn with table football, table...
Located 16 km from Bligny-sur-OucheFrom 550 € to 780 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Lac de Panthier    SPECIAL OFFER
Vandenesse-en-Auxois
At the heart of the Auxois in Burgundy, at the edge of Lake Panthier, Camping Lac de Panthier welcomes you from April to October. Camping Lac de Panthier is the ideal destination for...
Located 13.5 km from Bligny-sur-OucheFrom 19 € to 28 € per day 

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HOTELS
Château Sainte-Sabine     
9
Voudenay
Set on an 8-hectare park in the heart of Burgundy, this hotel is a 17th century castle built in an old monastery. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi access in public...
Located 10.4 km from Bligny-sur-OucheRoom from 96 €
Le Hameau de Barboron     
8.7
Savigny-lès-Beaune
Set in a country house located 10 km from Beaune, Le Hameau de Barboron offers a wine cellar and an American breakfast is prepared every morning. There is a courtyard and a pond in...
Located 11.6 km from Bligny-sur-OucheRoom from 110 €
Lud'Hôtel     
6.6
Savigny-lès-Beaune
In the region of Burgundy, Lud’hôtel is in the heart of the famous vineyards of Côte de Beaune, between Corton’s Mountain and Beaune, 45 kilometres from Dijon. Its rooms are comfortable...
Located 12 km from Bligny-sur-OucheRoom from 66 €

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