Attractions and Places To See around Fayl-Billot - Top 18

This medieval castle was extensively remodeled in the 16th century in the Renaissance style and has been undergoing restoration for about twenty years. The moats still remain on two of the four sides, the latter being delimited by round towers where the cannon openings can still be seen. The castle boasts rich Renaissance decorations, both exterior and interior. These are sculpted (Burgundian cabbages, columns with Corinthian capitals, friezes, gargoyles, draperies, etc.) or painted (puttis, animals, or floral motifs on the ceilings). There is even a spiral staircase. The gardens, with a French-style section, an English-style section, and a conservatory orchard, are also charming. The castle can be visited throughout the spring and summer.

Nice route for a not too long, varied walk in the green.

Église Saint-Gengoulf is a historic church in Chalindrey, dedicated to Saint Gengoulf, whose relics are kept in Langres. The church was built in the 16th century on the site of an old chapel belonging to the castle of the lords of Chalindrey. The church was later restored in the 18th century, when the bell tower was added. The church has five altars, one of which contains the body of Saint Vitalis, a gift from Pope Pius VI. The church also has some interesting architectural elements, such as the Gothic windows, the dovecote and the organ.

Chalindrey is a commune in the Haute-Marne department in north-eastern France. It has a population of about 2,400 and is part of the arrondissement of Langres. It is also an important railway junction, with a station called Culmont-Chalindrey. The town was almost completely destroyed by war in the 15th and 17th centuries, but has some historical sites, such as the church of Saint-Gengoulf, the Petit Château and the dovecote. Chalindrey is located on the Plateau de Langres, on the banks of the Resaigne River, a tributary of the Salon. The climate is oceanic altéré, with cold winters and mild summers.

Guided tour and beer, pilates class, shows and refreshment bar

If you are looking for a unique and adventurous hiking experience, you can try the Treehouse in Guyonvelle. It's a place where you can stay in treehouses that are perched up to 12 meters high in a beautiful forest. You can enjoy the view of nature, the company of squirrels and birds, and the comfort of home-cooked meals.

Pleasant trail, little practiced by mountain bike but narrow

5 km from the village, surrounded by woods, Notre-Dame-de-Presles is a homogeneous Gothic chapel from the beginning of the 14th century, which would have been built by the cathedral chapter of Langres, largely a beneficiary of the income from the lands of Marcilly. Made up of three bays and with a flat apse, the building has the particularity of having under its choir a crypt with a broken barrel vault, where a spring springs out. A very busy pilgrimage once took place in this place. People came from far away to venerate the statuette and the source reputed to be miraculous. But the interest of the chapel lies above all in its wall paintings, also dating from the 14th century. On the vaults, graceful angels, with peaceful smiles, carry the shield of the King of France and the Bishop of Langres. In the choir, Christ seated on a rainbow is accompanied by Saint John and certainly the Virgin (erased). At their side, trumpet-blowing angels seem to announce the last judgment. Other paintings, unfortunately erased, can still be seen in places: geometric friezes, characters... A legend tells of its origin... In distant times, a shepherd who regularly went to lead his herd into the Presles valley, noticed that one of his oxen was constantly eating in the same place and that the grass there however grew back very quickly. Intrigued, he began digging and discovered a statue of the Blessed Virgin carrying the Child Jesus. Transported to the village church, she disappeared and found herself three times at the place of her discovery. It was then understood that the saint wanted to be honored in this isolated place; this is why the chapel was built and a pilgrimage was organized. This pilgrimage is said to be favorable to spouses wishing to have a child. Quelle: https://www.tourisme-langres.com/fr/CHAPELLE-MARCILLY-EN-BASSIGNY-01_chapelle-notre-dame-de-presles-a-marcilly-en-bassigny