Discover Saint-Martin-D'auxy

Rural character and getting your bearings

Saint-Martin-D'auxy is predominantly rural. The landscape consists mostly of meadows bordered by hedgerows. The settlement pattern is also an important part of the local character: the commune has no single, compact town centre, but instead consists of several street villages. This layout is a useful starting point when looking for a hotel. Compare the specific address of an offer with your own plans to ensure that the location suits your stay.

Saint-Martin-D'auxy lies on the ridge above the Col des Baudots and overlooks the Montagny vineyards to the west. The hedgerow meadows and views of the vineyards show two distinct sides of the rural landscape. Another geographical reference point is the Centre Europe Atlantic Route, which passes through the area and connects Chalon with Montceau-les-Mines. It places the commune in a wider regional context, while the ridge and vineyards describe the character of the landscape.

The Jardin de Cassandra

The Jardin de Cassandra has a botanical focus. Its collections include Christmas roses, daylilies, roses and rhododendrons, as well as many perennials, most of which are rare. Roses are therefore part of a broader collection, rather than the garden's only named theme. For plant enthusiasts, the variety of groups offers a specific reason to include the garden in their travel plans.

Self-guided and guided visits are available. Consider which format you prefer and check the arrangements before your visit. The Jardin de Cassandra also has an attached nursery that offers plants from the garden throughout the season. If you are interested in this offer, check availability in advance. The visit format and the plants on offer are two practical matters you can check separately.

Historical connections

During the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, the Café du Loup was an important centre of resistance near the demarcation line. It is a former inn that reopened in 2022. The dates mark different stages: 1939 to 1945 refers to its role in the resistance, while 2022 is the year it reopened. If you would like to combine a visit with current services, check their availability in advance.

Earlier industrial hopes are also part of the area's history. Coal outcrops at the site of La Forge once raised hopes for industrial development in the area. Separately from those hopes at La Forge, four wells dug around 1810 revealed only a 50 cm-thin, unusable seam. At La Forge, the focus is on the hopes for development at the time; the wells provide a specific, limited finding.

The historical references span the wells dug around 1810, the resistance years from 1939 to 1945 and the reopening in 2022. This chronology shows that the events mentioned belong to different periods.

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