Charcenne – Winegrowing and Architectural History

Charcenne offers travellers several distinct points of interest: historic buildings, winegrowing and a cheese producer.

Chapels and Architectural History

The main construction phase of the Chapelle du cimetière dates to the 14th century. In 1867, it was remodelled after its nave was demolished. The chapel and the cemetery enclosure are both fully protected as historic monuments under a listing order dated 5 June 2002. The construction phase, remodelling and protected status thus mark different stages. An enclosure defines the boundary of a property; here, it forms part of the cemetery.

The present-day Château de Charcenne was built in the 18th century and restored during the Second Empire. Compared with the Chapelle du cimetière, the focus here is on its later construction and subsequent restoration. The two buildings thus reflect different historical trajectories.

The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Leffond stands at the edge of the village on a small rise above the Colombine stream. It contains one of the rare stained-glass windows in Haute-Saône dating from before the 16th century. The setting and the window offer two different points of interest: one describes the chapel’s relationship with the landscape, the other its art-historical significance.

Winegrowing, Cheese and Routes

The Guillaume winery has more than 43 hectares of vineyards on the slopes of the Monts de Gy. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the main grape varieties. Vineyard area and producer details may change over time; if these details are important to your plans, check the winery’s current information.

In summer, the winery organises vineyard walks starting at the wine cellar. They include a snack break and a wine tasting at the winery’s caborde. As this is a seasonal offering, check the current arrangements before travelling.

The Boucle cyclable No. 19 “des vieilles vignes” offers another perspective on winegrowing. The cycle route lies in the Ognon Valley between the Val Marnaysien and the Monts de Gy, and brings the Charcenne wine-growing area into focus. While the vineyard walk in summer includes a break and tasting, the route description focuses on its location and connection to the wine-growing area.

The family-run Fromagerie Milleret is another culinary point of interest. It specialises in soft cheeses and produces Cancoillotte. If you plan to seek out the producer’s products, check the latest information, as the range may change.

By contrast, architectural history and the cycle route’s connection to winegrowing offer thematic inspiration without specifying the same seasonal timing. This lets you decide what to focus on during your trip and tailor your search for a hotel in Charcenne accordingly.

Discover more destinations: Polaincourt-Et-Clairefontaine, Confracourt, Saint-Bresson, Champlitte, La Neuvelle-Lès-Scey, Frasne-le-Château, Villersexel, Aisey-Et-Richecourt

For the broader travel guide: Haute-Saône.