Fontaine Saint-Bénigne

The Saint-Bénigne Fountain bears the name of a saint who is well known in the region. Originally from Izmir in Turkey, he is said to have evangelised the towns of Autun and Langres and converted many pagans in Dijon in the 2nd century AD. To escape persecution by the Christians, he took refuge in Épagny and was arrested in 177 or 178 near the fountain that now bears his name. Martyred in Dijon, his tomb became a place of worship and pilgrimage. The cathedral of Saint-Bénigne now stands on his site in the city. Like his tomb, the fountain was once a place of devotion, where the sick came to draw water.
Today, the Saint-Bénigne fountain and its pond are a pleasant picnic spot.

The St. Bénigne Church is named like this due to a Saint well-known in the region. This figure is from Turkey, and he evangelized the cities of Autun and Langres, and as well convert several pagans in Dijon, during the 2nd C. In order to avoid persecutions against Christians, he took refuge in Épagny and has been arrested in 177 or 118 near this fountain. Tormented in Dijon, his tomb turned into a religious and pilgrimage place. Now, at this place is situated the St Bénigne Cathedral. Furthermore, the St Bénigne fountain is a nice place to do a picnic.