クレマンシーのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Idyllic place, perfect place for a break

A beautiful site, managed and restored by an association. Hikers are welcome to use the picnic tables, for example. A lot of detailed information, including the long history of this site, can be found on the association's website: https://www.leuzeu.fr/index.html

The first chapel was built here in the 15th century and was the destination of many pilgrims, some of them famous. It was destroyed during the French Revolution. The current chapel was built between 1877 and 1896 and had to be renovated several times due to weather conditions, most recently in 2020.

In the 1630s, a convent of 'Minims' was built here, near the chapel, and Louis XIII confirmed its foundation with letters patent in 1638. A brotherhood of Our Lady of Pond was founded in 1640. Famous people made the pilgrimage to Our Lady of Pond. According to tradition, Saint Jeanne de Chantal came here with Saint François de Sales in 1604, and the Bishop of Geneva then composed a prayer to the Virgin. Saint Chantal returned there in 1610. Among the pilgrims were also Bossuet, Louis XIV, and the Prince of Condé, who offered Our Lady of Pond flags won in his battles. In 1636, when Dijon was threatened by the troops of the Austrian General Gallas, the statue of Our Lady of Pond was brought to Saint-Bénigne, and the people of Dijon believed that Our Lady of Pond had protected them from invasion. Many other miracles have been attributed to the intercession of Our Lady of Pond, including the cessation of epidemics and droughts. (Source: Geocaching.com)

The spring is beautifully arranged and decorated (at least during Easter). There's also a small seating area where you can rest after the climb.

Chapel restored in 2020, the interior of which can be visited between May 1st and Heritage Day from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., including Sundays and public holidays. Splendid golden statue that looks a bit like that of Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille. Beautiful view of the Ouche valley. A few benches and picnic tables, allow a little less than an hour to climb from Velars-sur-Ouche (preferably, take the winding paths rather than the steep shortcuts)

Small Burgundian village nestled between the Montagne d'Etang and Mont Afrique, with a few Burgundy stone houses and a washhouse. A crossing point on the Naizou Circuit to Mont Afrique (starting from Flavignerot and ending at the Naizou fountain, which is very nice).

Stopover point before arriving at Notre Dame d’Etang. Allow approximately 30/40 minutes before reaching the Source Sainte-Anne from the village of Velars-sur-Ouche