Discover Hugier: fountains, church and vineyards

Several themes may shape your decision to visit Hugier: the historic Fontaine lavoir d'Hugier washhouse fountain, the parish church of Saint-Médard and the Les Coteaux d'Hugier vineyard estate, set in a green, hilly landscape. This offers a perspective ranging from architectural heritage to vineyards on the town's heights. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can first consider whether you are more interested in architectural history, religious heritage or viticulture. These points of interest can be explored in more detail through individual buildings, a themed route and the vineyards.

Washhouse fountain and winegrowing tradition

The Fontaine lavoir d'Hugier washhouse fountain was built in 1853 to plans by architect Christophe Colard. A “lavoir” is a washhouse; the complex included a covered washhouse, a basin with a statue of the Virgin Mary above it, and a livestock watering trough. The French name combines fountain and washhouse; the covered structure makes the washing function visible within the complex. Water use and religious design thus sit side by side in a single architectural ensemble.

The fountain is also linked to a history of winegrowing: until the early 2000s, Hugier's winegrowers maintained the old tradition of attaching a bunch of grapes to the Madonna's two hands at the fountain every 15 August. This specific gesture connects the image of the Virgin Mary with winegrowing in Hugier.

Saint-Médard Church and architectural history

The parish church of Saint-Médard adds another perspective on Hugier's history. It is part of the Route des Retables and appears to have been built to plans by architect François Ducy between 1749 and 1761. Its presumed construction period therefore falls in the mid-18th century. Compared with the washhouse fountain, built in 1853, it belongs to the earlier of the two construction periods. The date and the route offer two different ways to explore the church: its historical context and its thematic association.

Vineyards and routes

Les Coteaux d'Hugier lies on the heights of Hugier in a green, hilly landscape. The vineyard estate covers five hectares of vines and offers vineyard tours. If you are planning a tour, check the visiting arrangements in advance. The landscape and the area measurement answer different questions: the description of the heights gives the landscape setting, while the number of hectares indicates the extent of the vineyard.

The “La Pierre qui Vire – No. 19” route also passes through Hugier and highlights the vineyards of Coteaux d'Hugier. As the route description may change, check the current route before planning your visit.

The routes can be distinguished by their themes: the Route des Retables is associated with the parish church of Saint-Médard, while “La Pierre qui Vire – No. 19” passes through Hugier and highlights the vineyards. This places a religious theme alongside a wine-related one. Comparing the two can help you choose the focus that interests you more.

When deciding whether Hugier is right for your trip, the theme that interests you may be decisive: the buildings draw attention to history, while the vineyards offer a focus on landscape and winegrowing. Your interest in visiting the vineyards can be explored further through the tour offer or the route. If you are planning a tour, check the arrangements in advance.

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