Local loop in shared space: Château de Commarin

Nature, heritage and leisure... This 16 kilometre route will allow you to appreciate all the charms of the region. Starting from Vandenesse-en-Auxois, a small town situated along the Burgundy canal, you will head for the Panthier reservoir, an ideal place to take a break and enjoy the peace and quiet of the water's edge... In summer, water sports activities are often offered to summer visitors.

Afterwards, cycle to the commune of Commarin, where Henri Vincenot, a 20th century writer who described rural life in Burgundy, lived. Here you can visit one of the most beautiful castles in Burgundy. It is surrounded by a large moat and a large wooded park, where it is pleasant to stroll.

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HISTORY OF HERITAGE

Your walk will take you, among other places, to the village of Commarin, an important part of the Côte d'Or heritage.

This village, where Henri Vincenot, a 20th century writer emblematic of rural life in Burgundy, was born, is home to the Château de Commarin, which has belonged to the same family for 26 generations, in a large wooded park.

The building, which is reflected in the water of the wide moat, has elegant and harmonious facades. The castle was originally a fortified farm before becoming a fortified house and then undergoing several transformations during the 16th century, such as the decoration of the Gothic chapel, with its terracotta tomb. The alchemical and heraldic tapestries with the Vienne coat of arms also date from this period.

During the Age of Enlightenment, the Château de Commarin was refurbished by Marie-Judith de Vienne, Talleyrand's grandmother. The objects and furniture that adorned the flats have remained intact since that time. Later, stables were built within the castle grounds, as was the English park, which can also be visited. It is so nice to walk and stroll under the trees...