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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)

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)

Not only rivers as natural watercourses run through the country, but also many - artificially created - canals. In times long past, they were an essential part of the transport infrastructure, before rail and road took over this role. But even if this canal flowing through Burgundy is nowhere near as famous as the almost legendary "Canal du Midi" (which has at least been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the "Canal de Bourgogne" here near Dijon offers very nice opportunities for exercise in nature.

It's our lady of the pond, not of the pond

Thanks to volunteers, the chapel is open every Sunday and public holidays in the afternoon from May 1st until heritage days. In particular, you can climb the building with a superb view of the surroundings.

At the top of the valley, this huge rock is a top climbing spot. The view is also impressive.

From the top of these cliffs, the panoramic view is magnificent. The cliffs have a height of about 100 meters and a dizzying drop, so you have to be careful.