Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux: Church, Trails and Local History

Local highlights in Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux include the Church of the Nativity, other historical landmarks, trails linked to water and forest, and the municipal forest park. If you are looking for a hotel, these specific features can help you plan your stay around cultural or nature interests. Buildings and works of art offer a different focus from trails that explore water management, forest history or wildlife.

Church and Local History

The Church of the Nativity in Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux dates from the 19th century and has a slender bell tower. There are two bells in the church; both were classified as protected objects on 15 April 1943. These dates refer to different things: the 19th century dates the construction of the church, while the 1943 date refers to the bells’ protected status.

The village also has two polychrome statues of Saint Sebastian dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, respectively. Polychrome means decorated in multiple colours. There is also a preserved, vaulted well dating from the 18th century. This snapshot of local history therefore spans the 17th century, the 18th century and the 19th-century church. It also brings together different types of objects: church architecture, saint statues and a well.

Hiking Trails Between Water and Forest

The “Eau-Vin-Divin” hiking trail follows the Cent-Font from the municipal boundaries of Saulon-la-Rue to those of Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux. Another trail, the “Sentier entre Cent Fonts et Forêt du Millénaire,” is 100 metres long, carries the “Tourisme & Handicap” label and is accessible to people with reduced mobility and to strollers. The trails differ in the features described: the first focuses on the watercourse and municipal boundaries, while the second is described in terms of its length and accessibility.

The “Sentier entre Cent Fonts et Forêt du Millénaire” follows the historic Canal de la Cent Fonts, built by the monks of Cîteaux Abbey. Its themes include forest history, the monks’ water management and the local wildlife. The canal links the history of water management with the themes of forest and wildlife. If you have specific requirements for the trail, it is advisable to check the accessibility information before your visit.

More Routes and the Forest Park

The “Autour de l’Abbaye de Cîteaux” hike follows a forest road to the D116, which connects to the GR® de Pays “Sur les traces des Moines de Cîteaux.” The forest road, D116 and connection to the named GR® provide landmarks for the route.

The “Entre forêt et canal depuis Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux” cycling route starts in Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux. Attractions along the route include the Izeure Forest, the Château de Longecourt and the Canal de Bourgogne. The starting point in Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux is distinct from the rest of the route: the three attractions are along the route and are not the starting point.

The municipal forest park has some play equipment for young children, as well as tables for older children and other visitors. If these facilities are important for your plans, check their condition before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Chassagne-Montrachet, Messanges, Bligny-Sur-Ouche, Courban, Buffon, Pouilly-En-Auxois, Belleneuve, Oigny

For the overview of the wider region: Cote-Dor.