Discover Morey: circular trail and historic sites

Morey between hiking trail and history

Morey offers several different points of interest for planning a trip: the Tour des Hameaux circular trail, historic sites and the Morey Lock 12 M. If you are looking for a hotel in Morey, these topics can help you decide what to focus on during your stay. The trail offers walks through the countryside; the Sainte-Catherine washhouse and the Roman road lead to different aspects of local history. The lock adds a connection to boating. This way, you can choose how to explore Morey based on the interests that shape your trip.

Hiking the Tour des Hameaux

The Tour des Hameaux is a circular hiking trail in Morey. It passes through the surrounding countryside, characterised by hedgerows and woodland, and along hilly paths. The trail gives hikers the opportunity to discover four hamlets in the commune, including Baugey. In this way, it links the landscape with specific glimpses of the commune. Morey Church is one of the sights along the circular trail, adding a cultural and historical stop to the natural scenery and hamlet setting. The landscape is described specifically: hedgerows and woodland provide the backdrop, while the hilly paths define the hiking experience.

The washhouse and the trail route

When planning your route, it is important to know where the sights are in relation to the trail. The Sainte-Catherine washhouse is one of the sights associated with the circular trail, but it lies outside the route itself. Moulin Jean Charles is also outside the Tour des Hameaux route. You can therefore distinguish between the sights and the actual trail route when planning. If you plan to visit the circular trail and other named places together, bear this distinction in mind.

Historical connections in Morey

The Sainte-Catherine washhouse was historically a place of pilgrimage. Processions used to take place there on 15 August. Its former role as a place of pilgrimage explains why the washhouse is also significant from a cultural and historical perspective: it is connected with a religious practice reflected in the processions held on 15 August. This provides a specific way for anyone interested in cultural history to explore Morey's past.

Another historical connection is the Roman road, which separates the communes of Morey and Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune. It offers a different perspective from the history of the washhouse: here, the focus is on the relationship between two communes and their separation by the road. Thus, an earlier religious tradition and a historical connection between communes stand side by side as distinct aspects of local history.

Morey Lock 12 M

Morey Lock 12 M provides another point of interest, distinct from the hiking trail and local history. The 2025 VNF navigation guide lists it as automated. If you are planning a navigation route, check the latest information about the lock, as operational details may be revised. This lets you take the note about automation into account while basing specific plans on up-to-date operational information.

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