Discover Anchenoncourt

Anchenoncourt-et-Chazel combines a landscape surrounded by forests with the La Superbe River and examples of sacred art. Its architectural history includes the church of Anchenoncourt and the visible ruins of a medieval priory in the Bois l'Abbé. Walking opportunities and a cycling loop round out the picture.

Forests, river and walks

Anchenoncourt-et-Chazel is surrounded by forests. The small La Superbe River runs through the commune and is joined by the Ruisseau des Vaux from the northwest. In the communal forest stands the “Gros chêne”, a natural feature classified as a remarkable tree. The landscape therefore brings together forest, a watercourse with a named tributary and a single prominent tree.

The surrounding forests are considered suitable for family walks. The footpaths in the commune also offer opportunities for walking. If you are planning walks, you can distinguish between these two aspects: the forests shape the landscape, while the footpaths provide opportunities to walk.

Church and sacred art

The church of Anchenoncourt was rebuilt in the 18th century and has a rounded Romanesque apse. The rebuilding places its architectural history in the 18th century; the apse is a distinct architectural feature. It marks the end of the church space and here is rounded and Romanesque.

The church contains the stone relief “Christ on the Cross”. It is classified and protected as a movable object. There is also a 15th-century stone crucifix. A painting titled “The Baptism of Christ” is another work of art; its title refers to a different subject from that of the relief of the cross. The sacristy also contains a ciborium, also called a pyx.

This makes it possible to distinguish between architectural features and works of art: the apse is a feature of the church, while the relief, crucifix and painting are individual works. The relief is additionally classified as a protected movable object. The different titles also show that the named works depict different subjects relating to representations of Christ.

Priory ruins and cycling loop

The visible ruins of a medieval priory remain in the Bois l'Abbé. The priory was built using reused ancient materials. This combination of a medieval building and older materials is a specific aspect of its architectural history: the complex dates from the Middle Ages, while ancient materials were also used in its construction.

The 44-kilometre “Boucle d'Amance” cycling loop passes through Anchenoncourt-et-Chazel. The stated distance refers to the cycling loop, not to a section within the commune. If you are planning to ride the route, check the current signage or route information locally.

Places to stay

La Grange des Roches Roses offers guest rooms in a manor house dating from 1784, as well as breakfast. Gîte de la Chouette 70 is a renovated house. Its first floor is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. The features mentioned therefore differ: La Grange focuses on guest rooms and breakfast, while the Gîte's first floor is accessible.

Availability and services may change. Before booking, check whether your preferred accommodation is available and what services are currently offered. If accessibility is important to you, also confirm the current details about the Gîte's first floor before travelling.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Haute-Saône.