In the area of Aprey, the Haute vallée and the Vingeanne gorges form a 200-hectare landscape protected for its picturesque character. Protection was established by decree dated 15 May 2024.
Renting a holiday apartment in Aprey can be part of your travel planning.
Nature
The Gorges de la Vingeanne are freely accessible year-round without a reservation. The Combe Royer spring is considered geographically to be the “official” source of the Vingeanne.
In the wider region around Aprey are the hills of Le Maumont, Mont d'Olivotte and Mont Mercure.
Hiking
The Sentier de découverte du site de la Vingeanne is an easy, 6-kilometre circular trail with an elevation gain of 101 metres and a walking time of approximately 2 hours. Along the route, information boards refer to pages in a discovery booklet.
Culture and History
The Église Saint-Bénigne in Aprey has a window with Renaissance tracery in the choir. The market halls of Aprey were rebuilt in 1838, with some of the older materials being reused. As early as 1528, Aprey received from François I the privilege of having a market hall and holding fairs.
The historic site Abbaye Notre-Dame Vauxbons is located near Aprey. The Abbaye d'Auberive monastery is also located in the surrounding area. In the wider region are the historic sites Abbaye de Belmont and Abbaye de Beaulieu-en-Bassigny.
Other destinations in the département: Colombey-Les-Deux-Églises, Coublanc, Rochetaillée, Montier-En-Der, Vignes-La-Côté, Prauthoy, Châteauvillain, Piépape
