Discover Selongey

Selongey’s history includes a church classified as a historic monument since 20 July 1908, chapels dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, and the Gallo-Roman villa of Tuillières. The landscape also shapes the character of the town. Religious architectural history, archaeological traces and the regional surroundings offer different aspects to consider when planning a trip.

Historic Churches and Chapels

The church of Selongey has been classified as a historic monument since 20 July 1908. The bell tower of Église Saint-Rémy houses a 14th-century carillon with 48 bells. The dates refer to different things: 1908 marks the church’s classification, while the carillon dates from the 14th century. This distinction makes it possible to view the church’s protected status and its medieval carillon as two separate aspects of its heritage.

The Chapelle Sainte-Gertrude was built in 1530 and is located in Montagny, a quarter-league from the centre of Selongey. The chapel contains a statue of Saint Gertrude. She can be recognised by the mice climbing up her cloak—a striking visual motif that offers its own point of interest beyond the date of construction. The Chapelle Sainte-Anne dates from 1637. The two construction dates are 107 years apart, making Sainte-Gertrude the older of the two chapels. These dates help distinguish the chapels’ histories chronologically.

The Villa of Tuillières

The Villa of Tuillières is a Gallo-Roman archaeological site with five buildings covering an area of one and a half hectares. Its overall plan is still very easy to make out; its violent destruction by fire contributed to this preservation. The area and number of buildings give a tangible sense of the site’s scale. At the same time, the clearly discernible overall plan draws attention to their spatial arrangement: at this site, the position of the individual buildings within the complex is an important aspect, as well as their number.

Fêtes de Gallas and Local History

The Fêtes de Gallas commemorate the attack on Selongey in 1638. The municipality celebrates them every 50 years; the next event is scheduled for 2038. This long interval sets the Fêtes apart from annual events and makes them a rarely recurring tradition. If the festival is a key part of your trip, check the scheduled date again before booking.

Landscape, Access and Leisure

The area around Selongey is characterised by the hilly, wooded foothills of the “mountains” and the broad grain fields of the Dijon plain. Wooded heights and open farmland create contrasting landscapes, complementing the historical focus with a regional perspective. For orientation when travelling there, Selongey is about five minutes from the A31 via the Til-Châtel exit. At the CLÉS association, climbing is one of the leisure activities available in Selongey. If you would like to include climbing in your trip, check the current participation requirements in advance.

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