Bligny-sur-Ouche

Description

A charming small market town covers 2978 hectares at 363 metres above sea level for 766 inhabitants. The river passes through the centre and there are numerous bridges and weirs. The town is attractive and active, set in a narrow section of the valley, close to the sources of the river.

To see and do...

The small street climbing up the steep hill to the church should be visited. There are also small mills, wash-houses and some very old houses. No traces remain of the old castle. The very impressive Town Hall dating from the 19th century is in the centre of the town and dominates the market place.

The town also hosts museums about working tools, weaving and ropes.

The steam train and old station offers an insight for Steam Age lovers, offering a nostalgic train ride along the river banks.

With restaurants, cafes and wine tasting, the town offers a warm welcome.

Where to lodge

Commerce

  • Market day : Wednesday
  • Fete de la Moto : a fun motorbike festival on the 1st of May.

Links

Wine cellarVinantica : Art, antiques and wine all in the same gallery with the charming company and talent of Dominique Achard, a great connoisseur of the fine art of living. The gallery is set in the heat of the town in a 18th century mansion, the gallery holds different expos throughout the year and everybody is welcome to visit and also taste excellent wines.


Le Peitit Train :historic steam train and railway line, which has been renovated, offers the chance to travel along the old railway line for a few miles towards Pont d'Ouche.

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