Bucey-Lès-Gy offers several specific points of interest to help you plan your stay: the architectural history of the Église Saint-Martin, a continuing winegrowing tradition and the Sentier des Pelouses. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Bucey-Lès-Gy, these different highlights can help you tailor your stay to your interests.

Église Saint-Martin and Other Architectural History

The Église Saint-Martin was built in the 14th century and expanded in the 16th century under the influence of Flamboyant Gothic. Its furnishings include a carved oak pulpit and a polychrome wooden crucifix from the 18th century. The Comtois bell tower, “à l’impériale,” with its imperial-style dome, was rebuilt in 1767 and restored in 1976. This makes it possible to distinguish the church’s building phases from the later history of the bell tower.

The presbytery is also part of the village’s architectural history: it was built between 1860 and 1864 to plans by the architect Christophe Colard. Since 4 June 2007, it has been fully listed in the supplementary register of historic monuments. The listing also covers the courtyard, garden, enclosures and gates. The Mairie-Lavoir is also listed in the register of historic monuments.

Walking the Sentier des Pelouses

The Sentier des Pelouses passes through dry grasslands, forests, pastures and built heritage on its way to viewpoints in the Monts de Gy. The walk starts in Roche; the starting point is signposted from departmental road 474. Allow about four hours. The route is not particularly difficult. As trail conditions can change, check them in advance.

The Morthe and the History of Milling

The Morthe rises in Bucey-lès-Gy, in the hamlet of Roche. A canal fed by the Morthe crosses the village and once supplied seven mills along its course. The waterway is therefore part of both the landscape and the history of milling. The banks of the Morthe are recommended for recreation, picnics and family walks.

Winegrowing and Protected Landscapes

Bucey-lès-Gy bears the designation “Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.” The winegrowers’ houses have vaulted cellars and “trajes” leading to the terraced vineyards. Wine is still grown in Bucey-lès-Gy, continuing the village’s winegrowing tradition.

The landscape is also shaped by specific protected areas. The Fresse site in Bucey-lès-Gy belongs to the ecological group “Pelouses sèches des Monts de Gy.” There, 27.9224 hectares of dry grassland are protected and managed. The Vallon de Fontenelay regional nature reserve includes Bucey-lès-Gy and Montboillon. The two designations highlight different aspects: the Fresse site identifies a precisely quantified area of dry grassland, while the Vallon de Fontenelay includes both municipalities.

Highlights for Your Stay

For planning purposes, the Sentier des Pelouses is the clearest block of time: allow about four hours. The architectural and winegrowing themes offer a different focus. You can decide whether to set aside time for a walk or focus your stay more on local history and the winegrowing tradition.

Discover more destinations: Conflandey, Fresne-Saint-Mamès, Baulay, Beulotte-Saint-Laurent, Brotte-lès-Ray, Briaucourt, La Demie, Ronchamp.

For the main travel overview: Haute-Saône.