Several layers of history come together in Brazey-En-Morvan: the Église Saint-Germain combines neo-Gothic architecture with a local tradition dating back to 448; chapels, traces of former fortifications and old roads complete the picture. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing between places that are accessible and buildings that cannot be visited.
The Église Saint-Germain and its history
The parish church, Église Saint-Germain, is a neo-Gothic ashlar church with a Latin cross ground plan and a tall, slender bell tower. The term “Latin cross ground plan” describes the cross-shaped layout of the building; together with the tower, it gives the structure a distinct architectural form. The church dates from 1870 and was built after the previous church building was destroyed by fire. According to local tradition, it is dedicated to Saint Germanus of Auxerre because his funeral procession stopped in Brazey-En-Morvan in 448. Thus, a precisely dated new building stands alongside a much older tradition.
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
The Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite was built at the end of the 19th century near an earlier chapel. Today, it remains as a small building at the edge of woodland and fields, and local memories are associated with it. The chapel is open to the public, can be visited and has parking available. Access information may change, so check it before your visit. A walking trail lies less than 500 metres away. If you plan to use it for a hike, check the route and signage beforehand.
Châteaux and historic traces
The Château de Brazey is privately owned and cannot be visited. Access is via a private road; there is no parking available there. As access information may change, check it before visiting. Behind the château, the vegetation reveals remains of the former fortified complex, including walls, towers and ditches.
Another building is the manor house, known locally as the Château de Montot. It was built in 1857 for François-Émile de La Grange, a justice of the peace in Liernais and a member of the Côte-d'Or General Council. Brazey-En-Morvan is also located on the former Roman road Via Agrippa; remains of a Roman road can be found in the hamlet of Montot.
Circular trail and landscape features
The Itinéraire Brazey-en-Morvan circular trail starts and ends at Place de l'Église. It passes through Voussey, Les Charrières, Tanasse and the Voie Romaine. The route offers a practical way to connect several local place names on a hike; check its condition and signage before setting out. Brazey-En-Morvan is part of the Parc naturel régional du Morvan.
Another trace of everyday history can be found at the pond in the hamlet of Le Meix: the supports of a vanished floating washhouse remain there. They add another local theme to the churches and traces of old roads, without requiring a long hike.
Nature activities and events
A post dated April 18, 2025, mentions discovery visits at Ferme des Belles Natures, where visitors can observe farm animals, as well as full-day nature activities. If you plan to take part in one of these activities, confirm the visitor arrangements before your trip. The Saint-Germain village festival is organised by the Alégria association on the last weekend of July. If you would like to plan your stay around it, confirm the date for the specific year.
Discover more destinations: Bligny-Sur-Ouche, Nantoux, Sombernon, Arnay-Le-Duc, Santenay, Saint-Seine-L'abbaye, Corsaint, Messigny-Et-Vantoux.
See the overview of the wider region: Cote-Dor.
