Chassey-Le-Camp: Archaeology, Heritage and Landscape

For a stay in Chassey-Le-Camp, four distinct themes can be explored: the archaeological site, the Centre d’Interprétation Archéologique, the Church of Saint Vincent and the Pelouses de Chassey-le-Camp. This lets you plan your interests around archaeology, religious heritage and landscape.

Archaeological site and a long span of history

The archaeological site of Chassey-le-Camp has a history of use and settlement spanning almost 5,300 years. Its timeline stretches from the Middle Neolithic to the Early Middle Ages. A decree dated 14 June 1932 protected the site as a “Monument historique” (historic monument). Its long history and the date of its protection are two distinct points of reference: one describes the time span, while the other indicates its official protected status.

Those wishing to compare periods can set this long span of time alongside the Church of Saint Vincent, which was built in the 11th century. The comparison connects the site’s far-reaching history with a specific structure from a later century, without equating the two historical references.

Finds at the Archaeological Interpretation Centre

The Centre d’Interprétation Archéologique de Chassey-le-Camp displays 51 objects recovered during excavations in five showcases. Three showcases are dedicated to the Chasséen culture, and two to Protohistory and the Gallo-Roman period. The larger allocation to the Chasséen culture gives the exhibition a clear focus; at the same time, the other two themes cover later periods.

Visits to the centre are free and unguided. The centre is accessible to people with reduced mobility. As opening hours may change, please check them before your visit. This allows you to take the centre’s visitor arrangements into account separately when planning.

Church of Saint Vincent

The Church of Saint Vincent was built in the 11th century and is dedicated to Saint Vincent. It therefore offers a distinct point of reference for the town’s religious heritage. Visits are possible at weekends; access is arranged on site. Please check the current arrangements before your visit and take this arrangement into account when planning.

Pelouses de Chassey-le-Camp and hiking trail

The Pelouses de Chassey-le-Camp cover an area of 56 hectares on a narrow plateau. They are covered with herbaceous, shrub and tree formations. The description therefore encompasses several types of vegetation. The two habitats of community interest are dry and mesic calcareous grasslands with scrub succession, and tall oat-grass meadows. “Mesic” refers to moderate moisture conditions; scrub succession describes areas where woody plants are present.

The long-distance G.R. 7 trail is another aspect to consider when planning: it passes through the archaeological site of Chassey-le-Camp. If you are interested in hiking, you can include this route in your travel plans alongside the archaeological and religious heritage themes.

Discover more destinations: Chissey-Lès-Mâcon, Lournand, Sennecé-Lès-Mâcon, La Chapelle-De-Guinchay, Frontenaud, Ciel, Romanèche-Thorins, Vergisson.

For the broader travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.