Blaisy-Bas: Railway and Heritage
Accommodation in Blaisy-Bas
Blaisy-Bas brings together railway history and local architectural and landscape features. For travelers who do not want to plan their stay around just one attraction, the town offers several distinct themes: the tunnel on the Dijon–Paris line, the parish church of Saint-Rémi, historic details around the village, a guided tour, and a vehicle exhibition. The following stops will help you decide which of these aspects of Blaisy-Bas are of particular interest for planning your trip.
Railway history on the Dijon–Paris line
The Blaisy-Bas Tunnel on the Dijon–Paris line is 4,110 meters long. Its two tracks were built between 1846 and 1849. The tunnel also makes Blaisy-Bas an interesting destination for travelers interested in the history of rail transport.
The parish church of Saint-RĂ©mi
The parish church of Saint-RĂ©mi offers a different historical perspective. It was built at the end of the 15th or beginning of the 16th century. It was altered in the 17th and 18th centuries and restored between 1897 and 1899. The church also has a sundial dating from 1661.
Historic traces in the village
The village’s history can also be seen in smaller architectural and historical features. Historically, Blaisy-Bas had as many as six washhouses. The oil mill in Blaisy-Bas was built in the early 19th century. Traces of an old, small stone basin remain at the Fontaine Saint-Julien. Château Lorrain was demolished after the First World War. These features span the history of everyday life, a building from the early 19th century, and the period after the First World War. The fountain offers a different point of interest: traces of the small stone basin remain as an architectural detail.
Landscape and natural features
The landscape is also represented by specific local features. The Oze rises in Blaisy-Bas. Blaisy-Bas is also one of the municipalities in the ZNIEFF area “Val de la Drenne et coteaux entre Charencey et Dree.” The Trou de la Roche cave is another landscape feature of Blaisy-Bas: it lies in a rock face and opens through a striking portal.
Guided tour and vehicle exhibition
The guided tour “Blaisy-Bas sur les rails du temps” was designed by students at the Blaisy-Bas school and is available through the free GUIDIGO app. Once downloaded, the GUIDIGO route can be completed from the indicated starting point without an internet connection. Check that the app is available in advance if you plan to take the tour.
From March to October, MĂ©ca Passion 21 organizes a free historic vehicle exhibition in Blaisy-Bas on the third Saturday of each month. It takes place on the Esplanade at Rue Chaignot, 21540 Blaisy-Bas. The exhibition therefore follows a specific monthly schedule. Check the seasonal calendar before you travel so you can include the event in your plans.
Discover more destinations: Grignon, Couchey, Fontaine-Française, Francheville, Cessey-sur-Tille, Premeaux-Prissey, Moloy, Chassagne-Montrachet.
For the broader travel guide: Cote-Dor.
