Ecot-La-Combe: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Ecot-La-Combe, historic buildings meet the La Combe des Eaux Bleues pond, which has existed since 1754. The Château in Ecot-la-Combe was built at the end of the 15th century; the Porterie of Château d'Ecot-la-Combe dates from the second half of the 17th century. Château d'Ecot-la-Combe is partially protected as a historic monument.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ecot-la-Combe is choosing a place where historic buildings and the La Combe des Eaux Bleues pond come together.

Culture and History

Its religious architectural heritage includes the Eglise Notre-Dame-en-sa-Nativité d'Ecot-la-Combe, built in 1847 and consecrated in 1851. It has an elongated layout with a single-nave hall consisting of three vaulted bays and a two-bay choir.

The historic site of Abbaye de la Crête is located near Ecot-la-Combe. Further afield in the region are the historic sites of Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Poulangy and Abbaye de Belfays, as well as the ruins of Morimond Abbey.

Water and Landscape

The La Combe des Eaux Bleues pond has existed since 1754, when the large dam across the Sueurre was built. Springs feed the La Combe des Eaux Bleues pond with cold, crystal-clear water suitable for salmonids. La Combe des Eaux Bleues offers sport fishing and sight fishing for trout from the bank or from a boat.

Nature

Monteclair Hill is located near Ecot-la-Combe. Mont Gimont mountain and Côte d'Alun Hill are located further afield in the region of Ecot-la-Combe. The Forêt de la Crête has been designated a ZNIEFF.

Cuisine and Village Character

La Taverne des Trois Fontaines is located in a former forge in the centre of Ecot-la-Combe, directly by the dam. It serves traditional cuisine as well as local and regional dishes.

Other village pages: Bourg, Lavilleneuve, Gudmont-Villiers, Neuilly-l'Évêque, Praslay, Ceffonds, Nully, Leurville.

To the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Marne.