Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche: Church, cycling route and winegrowing

Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche offers several distinct points of interest for a trip: architectural history at the Église de l’Assomption, cycling on the Voie du Tacot, winegrowing history at the Cave de Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche, and the circular economy at Infineo. In the southern part of the town, there are also two landscaped ponds with benches. When choosing your destination, you can therefore start by considering your interests: Would you like to learn about a historic building, consider a cycling route suitable for families with children, or find out more about winegrowing and the circular economy? Each of these local features offers a different focus.

Church and architectural history

The Église de l’Assomption has significant construction phases dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. On 20 May 1988, it was listed as a historic monument in France. For a culture-focused trip, these details offer two different perspectives: the centuries help place important construction phases in context, while the date of protection marks a later chapter in the building’s history. Notre-Dame de l’Assomption also preserves the flat-ended choir of the earlier building. A flat-ended choir finishes in a straight line; this surviving part makes the architectural connection to the earlier building visible. This feature complements the dating of the construction phases with a specific architectural reference.

Cycling on the Voie du Tacot

The Voie du Tacot runs through Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche and is an easy cycling route, including for families with children. In the town, it follows the route of the former PLM railway line between Beaune and Allerey-sur-Saône. The route therefore brings together two aspects: its present-day use for cycling and its historic course along a former railway line. Its suitability as described is a specific point of interest for families, while its connection to the former railway line may also interest travelers who want to take transport history into account when choosing a destination. Check local conditions before setting off.

Infineo and the circular economy

Operator information dated 31 December 2023 described a visitor program in which companies, local authorities, universities and associations could learn about the circular economy and visit Plastipak’s recycling plant in Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche. The program description at the time listed reuse, eco-design, climate and carbon footprint, as well as illegal dumping and waste sorting, as topics. Its scope therefore extended from product design and reuse to specific waste-related issues. If Infineo is relevant to your travel plans, ask in advance about the current visitor program; the information described dates from 2023.

Ponds and winegrowing history

Two landscaped ponds with benches are located in the southern part of Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche. Their location makes them a distinctive feature of the local landscape, setting them apart from the church’s construction phases or the course of the former railway line. The Cave de Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche offers another distinct point of interest: it was founded in 1957 and has a 200-hectare winegrowing area. The year of its founding provides a historical reference point, while the area gives an indication of the scale of its winegrowing land. For travelers who want to discover Sainte-Marie-La-Blanche through its winegrowing history, these details complement its architecture and cycling with an agricultural focus.

Discover more destinations: Quincey, Arnay-Le-Duc, Montagny-Lès-Beaune, Brazey-En-Morvan, Fleurey-Sur-Ouche, Marcheseuil, Meursault, Champagne-Sur-Vingeanne.

For the broader travel overview: Cote-Dor.