Thury offers two distinct perspectives for a stay: the agricultural plateau and the buildings in the village. Cultivated plots and wooded areas shape the plateau. Several streams mark the boundaries of the area: Les Lochères to the northwest, la Corcelles to the north and le Dinay to the southeast. This makes it possible to understand the surroundings both in terms of land use and by their clear cardinal directions. When choosing what to explore, this means that the landscape and village history are two separate themes that you can give different emphasis during your stay.
Getting your bearings in the village
The roads can also be distinguished by their direction. The RD 36 crosses Thury from north to south, and the RD 14A from west to east. Together with the streams, they provide a concise orientation: the roads describe two routes through the village, while the watercourses mark the boundaries of the area. If you want to locate Thury on a map, these details help you distinguish direction from the area's boundaries.
At the village square, a visible natural stone wall borders the area, which is reserved exclusively for pedestrians. A car park is located to the east. For orientation, the square's designated use and the car park's location are two distinct reference points.
Church and architectural history
The present-day Église Saint-Hilaire was built from 1861 to 1864. The parish church of Saint-Hilaire is neo-Gothic; its features include a polygonal slate spire, stained-glass windows, decorated capitals and rib vaults. These features range from the shape of the roof to details of the church's construction. A polygonal spire has several faces; in rib vaults, the ribs of the vault cross one another. These terms help describe the architecture more precisely, rather than identifying Saint-Hilaire only by its construction dates and style. If you are interested in ecclesiastical architecture, you will find both a specific construction period and several formal features here that illustrate the neo-Gothic design.
The former castle or fortification complex of Thury includes a rectangular tower with loopholes that is difficult to spot. Across the street stands a round dovecote dating from the 17th century. The two buildings differ in form and context: the rectangular tower belongs to the former complex, while the round dovecote stands opposite it and has a known date.
Another cultural highlight is the Mini musée des sapeurs-pompiers. If you would like to visit, check the visiting arrangements in advance.
On foot or by bike
For walking, the named route Le sentier des sources is a specific point of reference. Visitors can also cycle along small roads through the bocage landscape in Thury. The activities offer different focuses: when walking, you can follow the name of a specific route; when cycling, the small roads and the bocage shape the experience. You can decide whether you would prefer to centre your stay on a named walking route or on cycling through the landscape.
Discover more destinations: Messigny-Et-Vantoux, Bure-les-Templiers, Volnay, Saulieu, Rochefort-sur-Brévon, Ménessaire, Pouilly-En-Auxois, Chambolle-Musigny.
For the overview of the wider region: Cote-Dor.
