Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille can be explored through a range of themes: religious heritage, the Jardin des 7 Sens, which requires reservations, and the Guye Valley landscape. There is also a stone cross and a complex of several buildings. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing between activities, historical landmarks and architectural features.

Jardin des 7 Sens: activities by reservation

The Jardin des 7 Sens is located in La Bellevelle, in Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille. It is a multisensory activity centre designed for people with disabilities. Participation is by reservation; confirm your booking and availability before travelling.

Activities include music, dance or music therapy, gardening or horticultural therapy, animal-assisted activities and creative educational activities. The different formats have distinct focuses: as well as music and dance, they include gardening, animal-assisted activities and creative learning. The project is based on permaculture and respect for biodiversity. Both the activities and these principles are part of the centre’s identity. When planning, it is important not to treat participation as a spontaneous visit, but to arrange it in advance.

Chapel and historical landmarks

The Chapelle de Saint-Martin is part of the religious heritage of Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille. It represents the former church of Saint-Martin, dedicated to Saint Martin and dating from 1100. This date refers to the former church, which is now represented by the chapel.

Another local landmark is the white stone cross from the 18th century, located at the main crossroads. Taken together, the chapel and the cross represent different historical reference points: the former church dates back to 1100, while the cross dates from the 18th century. This makes it possible to distinguish religious history from a separate stone landmark, without conflating them as parts of the same structure.

The Guye Valley and architectural diversity

Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille lies in the Guye Valley. The valley is described as clayey and prone to flooding. This description of the landscape adds another perspective on the area to its historical landmarks: it relates to the valley, while the chapel and cross are specific architectural and religious points of reference.

The Tuilerie de Bissy complex comprises a kiln, a hall and two houses. These individual elements convey the scale of the ensemble: in addition to the kiln, it includes different types of buildings. This offers a different perspective on architecture from the stone cross as a single object or the chapel as a religious site. Those interested in architectural relationships can consider the complex and its various components as a whole.

Choose the focus of your stay

When choosing a holiday rental, it can help to consider the main focus of your stay. The Jardin des 7 Sens offers activities by reservation and a multisensory experience. Those more interested in religious heritage can take a different approach with the Chapelle de Saint-Martin and the history of the former church; the stone cross adds a landmark from the 18th century. The Guye Valley and Tuilerie de Bissy offer further themes, each with its own landscape or architectural focus.

Discover more destinations: Prizy, Montbellet, Châteauneuf, Prissé, Joncy, Saint-Eusèbe, Saint-Laurent-D'andenay, Varennes-sous-Dun

For the wider travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.