The best cycling routes around Domecy-Sur-Cure

Les Chateau de Vauban, an old fortress from the 12th century, once guarded the road between Vézelay and Lormes. Over the centuries, it changed owners and belonged to the Sallenay, de Bazoches, and de Chastellux families. In 1535, Charles de Champignolles became the owner of the estate. Five years later, in 1548, he transferred the manor house to Emery le Prestre, who in 1558 took the name Vauban. This name change occurred because the land was associated with feudal and seigneurial rights that allowed its owners to bear its name. Vauban's great-grandson, Marshal de Vauban, received his name from this land, although he did not grow up in the house that belonged to another branch of his family. In 1684, Vauban acquired the land from his cousins, having previously acquired the neighboring Château de Bazoches. After Vauban's death, the manor house passed to his daughter, the Marquise d’Ussé, who died childless. It subsequently passed to the Angrands d’Alleray and in 1748 to Jacques Millerau, the grandson of Madelaine Le Prestre de Vauban and the grandson of the Marshal. In 1880, a descendant married Gaston de la Brosse, and his family has owned the estate to this day. The castle is privately owned

This church, dedicated to the Holy Cross (Latin: "Santa Croce"), derives its patronage from the cross on which Jesus Christ died. The veneration of the Holy Cross is largely based on Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (who, after his victory at the Milvian Bridge in Rome, recognized Christianity as a religion and ended the long period of persecution with the Edict of Toleration of Milan in 312). She made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel/Palestine) in the early fourth century and brought numerous relics back to Europe, including the "True Cross," on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Helena is therefore often depicted with a cross as an attribute. The Church celebrates the Feast of the Discovery, public presentation, and veneration of the Holy Cross—called the "Exaltation of the Holy Cross"—on September 14th.

The Eternal Hill… the arrival at the Basilica of the Madeleine is paid for by the final hill!

A great route through the "La Vallée du Cousin," especially in summer weather. Very refreshing.

On the Cure, the very old bridge of St-Père, remodeled several times, has kept its appearance from the end of the 18th century. It is difficult to date the first stone bridge. Like the Asquins bridge, it is very important due to its history and location. A Roman bridge may have existed at St Père, each bank being bordered by a Roman road. In the Middle Ages and after, the Cure separated the Duchy of Burgundy, the County of Nevers and the royal lands and St Père was located on strategic and very busy communication routes. In addition, the town was very close to the rich abbey and basilica of Vézelay and Avallon, therefore on a famous pilgrimage route.

The cure is a river that passes not far from Vézelay. Swimming there is very pleasant!

As part of the Way of St. James, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Very pleasant road along the water.