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La Rochepot

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Côte-d'Or

La Rochepot - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Côte-d'Or
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Charming little village of Côte-d'Or, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, La Rochepot takes place on the edge of the Saône-et-Loire. It is located about sixty kilometers from Dijon, not far from Santenay, Baubigny and Monthelie.

Mentioned as early as the 12th century, the town of La Rochepot has always been known for its wine-growing traditions. Even today, it is at the origin of several productions based on Pinot Noir or Chardonnay.

Close to some of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy, La Rochepot is an excellent vacation spot for exploring one of the most beautiful regions of France.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Rochepot
Postcode21340
Latitude46.9578020 (N 46° 57’ 28”)
Longitude4.6785450 (E 4° 40’ 43”)
AltitudeFrom 324m to 561m
Surface area13.91 km²
Population290 inhabitants
Density20 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureDijon (63 km, 51 min)
Insee code21527
IntercommunalityCA Beaune, Côte et Sud - Communauté Beaune-Chagny-Nolay
DepartmentCôte-d'Or
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Baubigny1.4 km (2 min)
Saint-Aubin3.6 km (8 min)
Cormot-Vauchignon6.1 km (8 min)
Nolay6.2 km (8 min)
Change7.3 km (9 min)
Saint-Romain7.4 km (10 min)
Auxey-Duresses7.4 km (8 min)
Dezize-lès-Maranges8 km (14 min)
Épertully8.6 km (11 min)
Paris-l'Hôpital9 km (12 min)
Monthelie9.1 km (10 min)
Créot9.5 km (12 min)
Meursault9.6 km (12 min)
Chassagne-Montrachet10.3 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

A 12th century building remodeled in the 15th century and restored in the 19th century, the castle of La Rochepot now benefits from registration and classification as a Historic Monument. Former property of Sadi Carnot, this fortified castle in the neo-Gothic-Burgundian style seduces in particular with the very beautiful glazed Burgundy tiles that adorn its roof. Visible from the outside, it is not accessible to visitors.

While passing through La Rochepot, don't miss the 12th century Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité church. Listed as a Historic Monument, this Romanesque building has a bell tower rebuilt in the Renaissance surmounted by a 19th century spire. Originally the property of a Benedictine priory founded by monks from the Saint-Pierre de Flavigny-sur-Ozerain abbey, the church still reveals a Romanesque portal visible in the masonry of the north wall of the aisle, remains of the original convent buildings.

Before a tour of the vineyards of the town, you can also discover the covered alley of La Chaume, witness to the prehistoric occupation of the Burgundian city.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Vivons Plus Haut

Photos

The commune
The commune
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The castle
The castle
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The town and the castle
The town and the castle
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The castle
The castle
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The town hall
The town hall
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The laundry
The laundry
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The castle
The castle
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The castle
The castle
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The monument to the dead
The monument to the dead
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St. George's Church
St. George's Church
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St. George's Church
St. George's Church
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St. George's Church
St. George's Church
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The castle
The castle
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The castle
The castle
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The castle
The castle
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The castle
The castle
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The castle
The castle
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The castle
The castle
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 9°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Truffle-hunting demonstration and truffle product tasting
Local flavours32 € Marey-lès-Fussey (23 km)
Rental bike delivery in Burgundy
Sports sensations19 € Saint-Marcel (27 km)
Tour and wine-tasting with an oenologist at the château
Local flavours70 € to 336 € Nuits-Saint-Georges (29 km)
Visit Gaugry cheese dairy
Local flavoursFreeBrochon (39 km)
Canoe hire on the Saône
Sports sensations9 € to 20 € Tournus (47 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Path of La Louve
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Gervais-sur-Couches (8.2 km)
Plateau Drive
HikeIntermediate3:00Saisy (9.9 km)
The windmills
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Maurice-lès-Couches (10.7 km)
Balconies Dracy
HikeEasy2:30Dracy-lès-Couches (10.9 km)
Epinac: The Circuit of the Black Gueules
HikeEasy3:05Épinac (11.8 km)

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