Lacrost lies on a rocky outcrop on the left bank of the Saône, opposite Tournus. This location gives the village two clear points of reference: the river and the town opposite. Lacrost can also be explored through several specific themes: the bridge over the Saône, the Romanesque-style church, the washhouse, and the stone emblems on houses and gravestones. Anyone planning a trip to Lacrost can choose between its natural and architectural heritage and the walk held every September. The Saône is more than just part of the landscape: the bridge is a distinct architectural landmark, while the church, washhouse and emblems each offer different evidence of the village’s history.

Lacrost and the Saône Bridge

The Pont de Lacrost lies south of Tournus; the D975 departmental road crosses the Saône over it towards Lacrost. Three semicircular concrete arches rest on two piers in the river. Two details are worth distinguishing for orientation: the village lies opposite Tournus on the left bank, while the bridge is south of the town. The road connection and the structure answer different questions about getting your bearings: the D975 indicates the direction across the river to Lacrost, while the arches and piers describe the crossing’s construction.

The church and traces in stone

Lacrost’s church stands on higher ground in the village centre. It is designed in the Burgundian Romanesque style and houses the statue of “Notre Dame de Grâce.” Here, an architectural style is paired with a specifically named feature of the church’s furnishings. The village’s stone heritage also includes emblems left on houses and gravestones by quarry workers, stonemasons and members of the Compagnons du Devoir. These signs connect the craft of stoneworking with several places in the village. The church’s architecture and the traces of craftsmanship on houses and gravestones thus offer two distinct ways to explore the village’s history.

The washhouse south of the village

Lacrost’s washhouse lies south of the village, below the Chemin de Préty. It has been associated with the village’s assets since the end of the 16th century. A stone vault covers the basin, which is bordered by polished pink-stone edges. Each stone along the border is carved using the “en cadettes” system. The washhouse provides a different focus from the church: here, the emphasis is on the basin’s form, the vault and the working of the stone, rather than on an architectural style.

La Crotaise in September

The “La Crotaise” walk takes place in Lacrost every September. Its routes lead to the municipality’s sights and landscapes. This gives you a specific seasonal point of reference when choosing when to travel. If you are planning your trip around La Crotaise, check the specific event dates for the year of your visit. The routes lead to the municipality’s sights and landscapes, linking a seasonal event with local themes.

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