Between hiking trails on the slopes, the Grosne in the meadow-filled valley and historic buildings, Saint-Léger-Sous-La-Bussière offers several specific points of interest for a stay. The Circuit de la Bussière passes the remains of a medieval keep and a restored former watermill. There are also trails offering views of the village and its surroundings, as well as buildings whose history spans from the 12th to the 20th century. This gives you a choice between landscapes, a walk with historical points of interest, and different chapters of the village’s history.

Slopes, Valley and Landscape

Hiking trails on both slopes offer views of the village and its surroundings. On foot, you can discover the fauna, flora and landscapes of southern Burgundy. The Grosne is a tributary of the Saône and winds through the valley’s meadows. This means the views from the heights and the valley meadows offer two distinct perspectives on the landscape.

The Circuit de la Bussière

The Circuit de la Bussière starts and finishes at the car park of the salle des fêtes in La Belouse. This shared starting and finishing point makes it clear that the route is a loop; check local parking conditions before you travel. Along the way, the circular trail passes the remains of the keep of a medieval castle, which overlooks the valley. The Circuit also passes a restored former watermill via the Chemin du Moulin. The route thus connects two distinct historical points of interest: the castle remains above the valley and the former use of water power at the mill site.

Church and Building Phases

The local church dates from the 12th century. The choir and bell tower are Romanesque; the church was partially rebuilt in 1897. These features tell different aspects of the same building’s story: its medieval date, two Romanesque components and a later building phase. Those interested in architectural history can consider not only its age, but also different chapters in the church’s history.

More of the Village’s History

The Château des Terrelles was built in 1870; it also includes a gatekeeper’s lodge. In the village centre, Jules Plassard built the mairie-école, a town hall and school building, in 1903. The term combines these two public functions in a single name. In chronological order, the château predates the partial rebuilding of the church in 1897, while the mairie-école came later. This makes it possible to compare different phases of the village’s development.

The Brosserie broadens the picture to include an earlier commercial activity: brushes were once made in the former brush factory. There was also once a feudal castle in La Bussière. These historical points of reference complement the architectural history of the church, château and town hall and school building with accounts of earlier production and the village’s medieval past.

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