La Chapelle-Thècle brings together a variety of connections to water, places of remembrance and a long ecclesiastical history. If you are looking for a destination that combines these themes, you will find specific points of interest here: from the Étang du Mont du Chat and the Sâne Vive to several memorial steles. For anglers, the waters themselves and their conditions are key.
Ponds, river and fishing conditions
The Étang du Mont du Chat is located in La Chapelle-Thècle and covers 4 hectares. It is managed by the AAPPMA Romenay “La Perche” fishing association. Fishing is permitted for members of the authorised AAPPMA fishing associations of Saône-et-Loire, as well as anglers with a fishing licence bearing a CHI, EHGO or URNE stamp. These requirements apply to the Étang du Mont du Chat; check the current local rules before setting out to fish.
The Sâne Vive is also an important local fishing water, but it has a separate classification: it is privately owned, classified as a second-category waterway and open to fishing. In the area managed by the Romenay “La Perche” fishing association, it is likewise listed as a privately owned waterway open to fishing. These specific details help distinguish it from the Étang du Mont du Chat, rather than assuming that the conditions for one waterway also apply to the other.
A 0.115-hectare pike spawning protection area is located on the Sâne Vive in La Chapelle-Thècle. At the Étangs des Grouettes, a 1-hectare fishery protection area has been designated. These details refer to two different locations and protected areas. If you plan to fish there, check the applicable regulations before your visit.
The La Voye provides another connection to the Sâne Vive: it flows into the river in La Chapelle-Thècle. It is about 10 kilometres long, of which approximately 3.2 kilometres run within the commune. The figures therefore describe different sections—the approximate total length of the La Voye and its shorter course within the municipal area.
Memorial sites and ecclesiastical history
The memorial steles in La Chapelle-Thècle commemorate various events from the Second World War. At Les Devus, a stele commemorates the two farmers Louis GAUTHIER and Fernand CHARPY, who were killed by the Nazis on 23 December 1943. At Petit Bordey, the memorial marks the crash of an English aircraft: it was hit by anti-aircraft fire on the night of 24–25 April 1944 and burst into flames.
In the hamlet of Rompois, another stele commemorates the emergency landing of an American fighter-bomber on 4 September 1944. The three sites preserve different memories: of two farmers who were killed, the crash of an English aircraft and the emergency landing of an American fighter-bomber. The dates also clearly distinguish the events—from December 1943, through April 1944, to September of the same year.
The Église Sainte-Thècle is dedicated to Saint Thècle. She is described as a disciple of Saint Paul and the first martyr of the Orient; her cult was widespread in the Middle Ages. A chapel dedicated to Saint Thècle stood here by 1155 at the latest. The church’s dedication, the history of the cult and the early chapel add a different historical perspective and time frame to the town’s war memorials.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Loup-Géanges, Saint-Symphorien-De-Marmagne, Serrigny-En-Bresse, Étrigny, Ciel, Devrouze, La Roche-Vineuse, Montmort.
For the broader travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.
