Ahuy: Discover the Chapel, Lime Kiln and Nature

Ahuy offers several different points of interest to consider when planning a stay: the Belle-Croix Chapel, the historic lime kiln, a cross with special heritage status, a landscape shaped by nature, and 90 BPM Brewing Co. These themes range from religious heritage and historic lime production to dry, warm habitats and craft-brewed beer. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Ahuy, you can first consider which focus suits your plans: heritage, nature, or a visit to the local brewery.

Heritage spanning several historical periods

The Gothic Belle-Croix Chapel was built in 1511 by the priest Jacques Cornu and his brother Guillaume, a winegrower in Ahuy. It houses a 14th-century statue of the Virgin and Child, which was found in one of its walls. The statue is therefore older than the chapel in which it was discovered. The building was followed by a restoration in 2011 and an award in 2013: the chapel received the second regional prize for built heritage sites. The construction date, older statue and subsequent restoration offer different points of reference for understanding this building.

Another distinct historic landmark is the Croix d’Ouzeraules. It is the only one of the five calvaries recorded within the municipality of Ahuy to have retained its original condition. This distinction applies to this one cross among the group recorded.

The lime kiln and the history of lime burners

The Ahuy lime kiln is located on the CR 25, the Sentier de la Combe d’Ahuy, and bears witness to the work of local quarrymen and lime burners. It is a kiln with just one firebox. The calcination process lasted four to five days; this recorded duration shows that the stage took several days. The municipality restored the lime kiln in 2009 and 2010 with support from the General Council. The work was part of the “Plan Patrimoine insertion” programme. The kiln is therefore of interest both for its technical design and historic working process, as well as for its later restoration.

Limestone plateau, forests and dry grasslands

The “Pelouses et friches du plateau d’Hauteville et Ahuy” area is a continental type 1 ZNIEFF and includes Ahuy. It lies on a limestone plateau dating from the Middle Jurassic. Forests, scrub-covered dry grasslands and agricultural land alternate across the area. This variety helps explain the landscape as a mosaic of different land types, rather than reducing it to a single use. The area is notable for regionally significant animal and plant species associated with dry, warm habitats. For your stay, this natural area offers a different focus from the chapel and lime kiln: the emphasis is on the landscape structure and the importance of warm, dry habitats.

Brewery and beer bar in Ahuy

90 BPM Brewing Co. operates a brewery and beer bar in Ahuy that is open to visitors. Facilities include 15 taps, a terrace and a boules court. The brewery invites visitors to discover its own take on craft beer. The different areas offer specific points of interest during a visit: the taps, time on the terrace and the boules court. As visitor services and operating details may change, check the latest information before your visit.

Bus connections when planning your stay

On the Divia bus network, Ahuy is served by a route between Talant Citadelle and Plombières. If you are planning to travel by bus, check the latest information on the route and stops in advance, as routes and stop patterns may change.

Discover more destinations: Pernand-Vergelesses, Meursault, Marcenay, Marcheseuil, Ternant, Villers-La-Faye, Saint-Seine-Sur-Vingeanne, Nolay Canton.

For the broader travel overview: Cote-Dor.