Soing-Cubry-Charentenay can be explored through its distinctive buildings and waterways: the Fontaine des Ormois connects a spring with a complex designed for different uses, while the churches in Charentenay and Cubry-Les Soing each feature their own architectural and decorative details. A waymarked trail leads to the fountain; alongside the canal, a developed towpath follows the water. For your stay, you can focus on sacred art, historic architecture or waterside paths.
Fountains and Waterside Paths
The Fontaine des Ormois was built in 1780 by Anatole Amoudru, an architect from Franche-Comté. It lies at the foot of a spring and consists of a small building and two oval basins, a livestock trough and a washhouse. Alongside describing the structure, this combination also identifies specific functions: the site is understood not only through its architecture but also through the uses of its water facilities. The building, basins and named facilities form an integrated ensemble.
A 6.5-kilometre trail marked with a yellow ring leads to the Fontaine des Ormois and starts at the La Louvière campsite in Soing. Check the local waymarking before setting out. The Canal de navigation de Cubry-lès-Soing is a separate feature: it runs for about 800 metres alongside the municipalities of Fédry and Soing-Cubry-Charentenay and is accompanied by a developed towpath. The Soing diversion runs alongside the Saône as far as the village and then also cuts across a bend in the river. In Charentenay, a walk along the canal is recommended; spending time on the banks of the Saône is also a local recommendation.
Churches and Their Details
The Église de Charentenay was rebuilt in 1738. Two 19th-century paintings depict Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The stained-glass windows were made in 1881, come from the Metz school and are signed by Champigneule. These are two clearly identifiable features: painting and stained glass. The church combines an 18th-century rebuilding with works of art from the 19th century.
In Cubry-Les Soing, the Église de Cubry-Les Soing was built in 1838 in the Neoclassical style on the site of a chapel erected by the Benedictines of Saint Vincent in the 17th century. The interior furnishings include a pulpit, high altar and confessional in the Empire style. The wooden elements are painted to imitate marble and decorated with pilasters and gables. The porch also has a distinctive feature: a triangular pediment supported by Doric columns. A comparison with Charentenay reveals different historical and stylistic details: there, the windows and paintings stand out; here, alongside the building’s history, the Empire-style furnishings and columned porch are notable.
Planning Your Stay
Local facilities include a campsite, a playground, a picnic area and a small supermarket; the village also caters to passing cyclists. Facilities may change. When looking for a holiday rental, you can start by deciding what interests you most: would you mainly like to explore the churches and their furnishings, or are you more interested in fountains and waterways?
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