Cuiseaux
Cuiseaux
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Located at the foot of Revermont, nestled in a valley between two Jura foothills sloping gently toward the plain of Bresse, landlocked in the department of Jura, Cuiseaux is the easternmost city of Saone-et-Loire.
Its origins are very old. There are 2 kilometers north of the prehistoric village of Balme. Its place-name is of Celtic origin. It was not until 1107 that the existence of Cuiseaux be attested by writings. The lords of Cuisel belonged to a powerful family, probably after the count's house of Burgundy. Its location favored its development. Cuisel castral was a strongly fortified town and its population was fought mainly in agricultural activities. The vine was one of his main assets but its economy also opened on crafts.
In the case of greenery, the ancient city has preserved its heritage. That's what makes it so attractive and he has earned to be recorded on the inventory of scenic department of Saone-et-Loire.
The streets of the old city are lined with buildings dating from the 16th century. The frame runs from 16th century to 20th century but the urban landscape has retained a real unity and form a homogeneous whole. Remains of ancient walls persist southward with the presence of the "gate of the orchard. Visiting Cuiseaux to discover the bourgeois home with mullioned windows and Gothic transepts.
Several sites are essential: the alms house, the castle of the princes of Orange, arcaded houses, the hotel Puvis de Chavannes, the house to watch tower, the hospital and its pond, the hotel nayme, l church with its remarkable stalls and altarpieces of the 15th century.
The antenna of the small museum of the Bresse Bourguignonne Cuiseaux dedicated to the tradition of wine and vineyard work.
The heated pool with two pools and a wading pool.
The fair of Saint Simon has been given to the style of the day. In the 19th century, this show became the most important of the year. It lasted several days and was famous for its chestnuts, the nuts and wine. Now, the Committee seeks to perpetuate the Fair, every last Saturday of October, the festive atmosphere of this traditional fair.
The feast day, every first weekend of July brings varied entertainment and marks the beginning of summer vacation. Country dining on the square Puvis de Chavannes, with live music, entertainment and carnival, dance, cycling ...
The weekend of the summer, the third Sunday in June, has also become a high point with a large flea market in the old city and the music festival.
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Cuiseaux is at the heart of a circuit of walking paths, which unite Bresse and Jura, and can also join the leisure of Louvarel 6 km. A pond with peripheral path of 3 km, allows fishing maps (the day) and water activities. An independent and supervised swimming, with free access, a general relaxation with family and offers a water independent of the water, from sources and treated. The natural environment (fauna and flora) in a protected pond and grove Bressan are highlighted.
The kid castle, which overlooks the town of Cuiseaux is the theater each year during the summer of restoration sites and medieval entertainment.
 | The castle of the Princes of Orange |  |
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 | the house to watch tower | |
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