Châtellenot: Church, Windmill and Landscape

Châtellenot can be explored through its cultural landmarks and connections to the surrounding landscape. Notable features include the Church of Saint-Pierre, the windmill, the ruins of the Chapel of Saint-Antoine in the hamlet of Dionne, and the Regards autour de Cercey walking trail. Sacred architecture, the history of the mill and views of the landscape sit side by side. If you are looking for a hotel in Châtellenot, these themes can help you see how the destination matches your interests.

Church of Saint-Pierre and Chapel of Saint-Antoine

The Church of Saint-Pierre was originally a castle chapel. It has a semicircular apse with a half-dome known as a calotte vault and three windows. Its former function as a chapel and the design of the apse offer two different ways to explore the church’s history.

The church houses a rich collection of statues, some of which came from the Chapel of Saint-Antoine in the hamlet of Dionne. In Dionne, surviving parts of the chapel ruins point to the 16th century. The collection and the ruins draw attention from Saint-Pierre to a second sacred site within the commune. The dating to the 16th century is based on the surviving architectural elements.

At the cemetery cross, another historical trace draws attention to a specific inscription: the year 1842 is engraved on the front of the base.

Windmill and protected site

The Châtellenot windmill was built in 1854 to replace an earlier mill that had been destroyed. It is a round masonry tower, 8.3 metres high and 6 metres in diameter. Height and diameter describe two separate dimensions of the same structure. Together with the story of its replacement, they give a vivid picture of the mill as both a building and part of the local past.

The site “Eglise et château de Châtellenot” was protected on 22 February 1945. Its regional importance encompasses scenic, historical and landscape-related aspects. The site is widely visible in the surrounding landscape of gently rolling plains. Its historical importance is thus connected to a specific landscape setting.

Experience the landscape and plan your outings

The Regards autour de Cercey walking trail leads to the heights of Châtellenot and offers changing views of the Canal de Bourgogne and its surroundings. This landscape perspective differs from the visibility of the protected site across the surrounding plain: the trail focuses on the heights and the changing views of the canal.

Etrot-Auxois offers guided tours from Châtellenot on electrically powered outdoor scooters. The meeting point is at 15 Rue Bille, 21320 Châtellenot. If you are planning a tour, confirm the meeting point with the provider before you arrive.

The two experiences are described differently for planning outings: Etrot-Auxois focuses on the guided scooter tour, while Regards autour de Cercey leads to the heights and opens up changing views of the canal. You can weigh up which themes matter most for your stay in Châtellenot by considering the activity and the landscape perspective each offers.

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