Chapaize
A few words to introduce this charming village of 167
inhabitants, located in South Burgundy, more precisely in Saone et
Loire, close to Cluny, Tournus, Taizé, Mâcon and
Châlon.
Chapaize, a village of stonebuilt houses with their covered galleries,
typical for South Burgundy is gathering around its imposing church,
built in the 11th century in Lombard style. The overwhelming tower of
the church can be seen from far away and it seems that all the roads
and lanes to Chapaize have been built to lead directly to it.
Four nearby hamlets belong to Chapaize: Bessuge, Gemaugue, Les
Bidolets and
Lancharre.
In Lancharre it is worthwhile to visit the church of the
12th century, remnant of a canoness’s monastery.
For more information especially about the church click to history of Chapaize (in French).
Around Chapaize you will find a large state and communal forest with
two ponds and pastures. In all the hamlets and villages of the
surroundings as well as in Chapaize itself you can admire the well kept
old wash-houses (still used at the beginning of the fifties!) They
offer cool shade for a rest.
In the background of this page you can see the church of Chapaize from
the outside. The following photograph shows the interior of it:
Program
of the concerts of Chapaize.
The village is living thanks to the artists and craftsmen that have
chosen
its site! Pay them a visit, they deserve it!
International code for France +
33
(don't
dial the leading 0)
The association of the friends
for the
restauration of the two churches of Chapaize. President
Mr. du Ché (Tel.: 03 85 50 10 09) and Mr. Jaricot (Tel.: 03
85 50 13 44)
Another association, Chapaize-Culture takes care of the organization of musical events
(contact,Mr Gerard Dalous, 03 85 50 70 75)
In the village, you have a vine
grower (Mâcon
blanc/rosé/rouge and Bourgogne Aligoté/
Passe-tout-grains), who
sells his wine directly, Mr. Auclair (tél: 03 85
50
12 20)
You have 2 restaurants,
the Saint Martin's, opposite the church (Tel.: 03
85 50 13
08, fax 03 85 50 19 98).
and
La
Table
de Chapaize
In the hamlet of Bessuges (Chapaize is composed
of 1 village and 4 hamlets!), you find sculpture
ceramics, at Monique
Degluaire (Tel.: 03 85 50 19 49, fax 03
85 50 78 58)
In Gemaugue, you have
jewels at
Myriam Colonge (Tel.: 03 85 50 19 12)
The mayor
is
Mr. Michel Robin. You can meet him at the town hall, open Tuesday
morning and Thursday
afternoon
Tél:(03 85 50 13
45)
Accomodation : Rooms to
rent at Mrs.
T. Tanner (Tel.: 03 85 50 19
18)
Appartment to rent at
at
Le
Gîte du Bois Doré
Some interesting
links of the area:
Un
site
avec des photos de plusieurs villages de la région (dont
Chapaize!)
Saint
Gengoux-le-National
Taizé
Malay
Cluny
and the
virual abbey
For more
information
Author: Fred-Friend Rougemont, 19.04.2010