Grésigny-Sainte-Reine: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Part of Mont-Auxois lies within the territory of Grésigny-Sainte-Reine. To reach Mont-Auxois, you have to cross the three-arched Sainte-Reine Bridge. Castellum 18 of Caesar’s army lies north of Mont-Auxois and east of Grésigny-Sainte-Reine; it is also located at Fontaine au Fer in Grésigny-Sainte-Reine and is protected as a historic monument. Due to significant archaeological evidence related to the works associated with the siege of Alésia, Grésigny-Sainte-Reine is considered archaeologically sensitive.
When planning a stay in Grésigny-Sainte-Reine, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
History and Culture
The church in Grésigny-Sainte-Reine is protected as a historic monument and was listed by decree of 3 November 1925. The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Grésigny-Sainte-Reine contains a 15th-century fresco.
The medieval Château of Grésigny-Sainte-Reine dates back to the 11th or 12th century and has now been converted into a farm. It retains an old round tower that served as a dovecote.
In 1686, the Hôpital Sainte-Reine received permission to draw water from a spring near Grésigny, which was later called Fontaine des Dartreux. At Fontaine des Dartreux on the northern slope of Mont-Auxois stands an oratory dedicated to Saint Reine.
Two menhirs and seven crosses can be seen in Grésigny-Sainte-Reine and in the forest.
Trails
The “Autour du Rabutin” hiking trail descends for 250 metres towards Grésigny-Sainte-Reine. In Grésigny-Sainte-Reine, it follows Rue de l'église and Grande Rue before returning to the car park in front of the church in Grésigny-Sainte-Reine.
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