Bourguignon-Lès-Morey: Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Traces

In Bourguignon-Lès-Morey, several layers of history reveal the character of the place: the “mûrgers” point to the former parcel layout of the vineyards, while the Camp néolithique de la Montagne de la Roche bears witness to prehistoric settlement, with long interruptions. At the Maison du Patrimoine, excavations take center stage; Saint-Martin combines a 19th-century rebuilding with Neo-Gothic design. Together, these features offer different perspectives on the cultural landscape, archaeology, and church architecture.

Landscape and Nature

The numerous “mûrgers” reflect the former parcel layout of the vineyards. What matters is how they relate to one another: the focus is on the former division of the land, not on a single monument. This adds a cultural-historical perspective on vineyard parcels to the history of the archaeological site and the church. If you are interested in the development of the cultural landscape, this pattern is a distinct point of interest.

The ZNIEFF area “Forêts et pelouses de la Montagne de la Roche-Morey” also includes Bourguignon-Lès-Morey. The official inventory data were updated in 2013–2014. This provides a natural-environment context for the place alongside its cultural and historical themes.

Archaeological Timeline

The Camp néolithique de la Montagne de la Roche is an archaeological site with ruins and remains. A 480-meter-long rampart is associated with a fortified settlement from the Neolithic period. Settlement dates from 4200 to 200 BC, with longer periods in between when the site was abandoned. The date range therefore does not indicate continuous use. The rampart, its connection to the settlement, and the interruptions complement one another: together, they link a specific structural feature with its chronological context and the alternation between settlement and abandonment. For travelers interested in archaeology, the combination of remains and chronology is a particular highlight.

Excavations at the Maison du Patrimoine

The Maison du Patrimoine presents models, explanatory panels, and finds from the excavations. One exhibition focuses on excavations carried out toward the end of the 20th century. The Maison also regularly puts on a themed exhibition; topics and dates vary. If you want to plan a visit around one of these additional exhibitions, check in advance whether and when it is taking place. Keep the two time periods distinct: the Camp’s settlement dates relate to prehistory, while the reference to the late 20th century concerns the excavations.

Saint-Martin: Rebuilding and Design

Saint-Martin Church was rebuilt in the 19th century on the ruins of the older church, which had been destroyed during uprisings. It has a Neo-Gothic design and remarkable stained-glass windows. The destruction refers to the predecessor building, while the Neo-Gothic style describes the rebuilt church. Saint-Martin thus brings together architectural history and design: one tells of destruction during uprisings and rebuilding in the 19th century, the other of the Neo-Gothic style and the windows. In terms of what to explore, this church building differs from the prehistoric settlement phases at the Camp.

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