Chapaize
A few words to introduce you with the charms of this marvellous village of 167 inhabitants, located in South Burgundy, in the Saone et Loire, close to Cluny, Tournus, Taizé, Mâcon and Châlon.
The monument to be seen of this village: its radiant church, of the 11th century, in lombard style , surrounded by stone-built houses with the typical covered galleries of this region. 16th centurs wtach tower. In the hamlet of Lancharre, you can stay a few minutes in the church of the 12th century, remains of a canonnesses' monastery.
For the history of Chapaize (especially the church)
Around Chapaize, you have a large state and communal forest and two ponds. Old wash-houses (still used at the beginning of the fifties!) will you allow to put back you in the shade. One finds there even a sacred spring!
The bottom of the page shows the church seen of outside, and the photograph below the interior:
Program of the concerts and exhibition in the churches of Chapaize
This village is obviously interesting by its characters, its artists and its craftsmen!
International code for France is + 33 (don't dial the leading 0)
Clik here for the alphabetical list of the persons described in the following lines
The association of the friends for the restauration of the two churches of Chapaize, which manages the gifts for the churches. President Mr. du Ché (Tel.: 03 85 50 10 09) and Mr. Jaricot (Tel.: 03 85 50 13 44)
Another association, Chapaize-Culture take 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 sell his wine directly, Mr. Auclair (tél:03 85 50 12 20)
You have a restaurant, the Saint Martin's, opposite the church (Tel.: 03 85 50 13 08, fax 03 85 50 19 98). You find there also a violonist, concert performer Mr. Markus Held
A mason, specialized in the restoration of old houses, Mr. Cano (Tel.: 03 85 50 14 04)
In the hamlet of Bessuges (Chapaize is composed of 4 hamlets!), you find sculpture ceramics, at Monique Degluaire (Tel.: 03 85 50 19 49, fax 03 85 50 78 58)
In Lancharre, Mr. Bernard Delaval deposits gold on wood (Tel.: 03 85 50 13 97). As well in cases of the restoration as for new contemporary creations.
In Gemaugue, you have jewels at Myriam Colonge (Tel.: 03 85 50 19 12)
An association, the " Christmas Mothers " who gathers artists and artisanes of art, which organizes a exhibition the 1st weekend of December (Tel.: 03 85 50 16 88 or 03 85 24 66 14)
As by chance, there are a mayor, Mr. Michel Robin, stockbreeder (Tel.: 12 47), the town hall, open Monday morning and Thursday afternoon, can help you to find answers to other question! (03 85 50 13 45)Tél:
A little apart from Chapaize, you find Mr. Bernard Rué who adores to create chimneys (Tel.: 03 85 50 13 91)
To spend the night, you can address yourself to Mrs. Thérèse Tanner which offers some rooms for hosts (Tel.: 03 85 50 19 18)
You have a film decorator, Mr. Pierre Guffroy (Tel.: 03 85 50 16 88 or 01 43 54 64 99)
Some interesting links of the area:
Un site avec des photos de plusieurs villages de la région (dont Chapaize!)
Cluny et même son abbaye en virtuel
Author: Fred-Friend Rougemont, 26.5.99