Anchenoncourt brings together church architecture and art in a landscape shaped by forests. As you plan your trip, you face a specific choice: should the church and its artworks be the cultural focus, or would you prefer to shape your stay more around walks, forests and cycling?

Church and Artworks

The church in Anchenoncourt was rebuilt in the 18th century and has a rounded Romanesque apse. These features reflect different periods in its architecture: the rebuilding dates the church to the 18th century, while the apse is considered Romanesque. If you are interested in church architecture, you can consider these two aspects separately rather than reducing the church to a single construction date.

The church contains the stone relief “Christ on the Cross.” It is classified and protected as a movable object. There is also a stone crucifix from the 15th century, as well as the painting “The Baptism of Christ.” The sacristy houses a ciborium (pyx). The stone relief, crucifix, painting and ciborium offer different ways to explore the religious art and furnishings of the area.

Medieval Traces in the Bois l'Abbé

Visible ruins of a medieval priory remain in the Bois l'Abbé. The priory was built using reused ancient materials. Its architectural history therefore brings together two periods: the medieval complex and the older materials reused in its construction. This focus differs from the individual artworks in the church: here, the emphasis is on ruins and architectural history.

Forests, River and Trails

Anchenoncourt-et-Chazel is surrounded by forests. The small La Superbe river flows through the commune, joining the Ruisseau des Vaux from the northwest. The surrounding forests are considered suitable for family walks. The walking trails in the commune also offer opportunities for strolls.

If you are planning a bike ride instead of a walk, you could consider the 44-kilometre Boucle d'Amance, which passes through Anchenoncourt-et-Chazel. Its different route format makes it a separate option alongside the walking trails. Check the current signage or route details locally before setting off.

Accommodation and Features to Suit Your Needs

La Grange des Roches Roses offers guest rooms in a manor house dating from 1784, as well as breakfast. Gîte de la Chouette 70 is a renovated house; its first floor is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. The two accommodations therefore differ in specific ways: guest rooms and breakfast are relevant at La Grange, while accessibility to the first floor is a feature of the gîte.

Availability and services offered may change, so confirm the latest details before booking. If accessibility is important to your decision, check specifically whether the first floor described meets your needs; the statement applies to that floor.

When deciding what to prioritise on your trip, you can weigh culture and activity as separate focuses: the church and priory offer different themes in architectural and art history, while the walking trails and cycling route provide different options for outdoor activities. The cycling route is specified as 44 kilometres long; no distance is given for the walking trails. Use these differences to choose the type of stay that suits you.

Discover more destinations: Montboillon, La Barre, Moffans-et-Vacheresse, La Villedieu-En-Fontenette, Chargey-Lès-Gray, La Roche-Morey, Esmoulières, Raincourt.

For the overview of the wider region: Haute-Saône.