Holiday apartment in Dampierre-sur-Salon: Discover history on the Salon

Dampierre-sur-Salon combines an unusual landscape with cultural attractions. The town lies largely on an island formed by the two branches of the Salon. In addition, there is a church with historic furnishings, the Maison Couyba, an exceptional town hall washhouse, as well as paths for cyclists and walkers. When planning a holiday apartment in Dampierre-sur-Salon, you can therefore weigh up historical discoveries, physical activity and a distinctive river landscape.

Church, manor houses and a museum

The present-day church of Dampierre-sur-Salon was built between 1762 and 1783 by the architect Becque. It replaced an older church dedicated to Saint Peter. Inside are four historic bells, several sacred artworks and some old gravestones. This gives the church several specific points of interest for a tour through the history of the town.

The Maison Couyba was the former family home of Charles Couyba, a French politician and poet who was also known by the pseudonym Maurice Boukay. The manor house, built in 1789, is currently being restored. In its cellar, the Musée des sciences de la terre Pierre Cretin presents a permanent exhibition of fossils and minerals.

Another historic site is the town hall washhouse. Louis Moreau designed it in 1828 with a long central basin, side washing galleries and a council chamber above. The manor house at 31 rue Carnot is classified as a historic monument. It was built around 1785 for the master of the ironworks Claude-François Rochet and was known as Château Beauvalet during the second half of the 19th century.

River landscape and paths for active days

Its location on the island formed by the Salon gives Dampierre-sur-Salon a clearly defined landscape identity. For cycling trips, the 47-kilometre “Les Plages” circular route is an option: it starts and ends in Dampierre-sur-Salon, is 47 kilometres long and is rated easy. These three details help you distinguish a longer circular ride from other activities during your stay.

The Via Francigena is also connected with Dampierre-sur-Salon. It leads from Dampierre-sur-Salon towards Pesmes. In addition, there is a route from Champlitte running along the Salon, which is 18.6 kilometres long and rated easy. If you would like to take different day lengths into account when choosing your accommodation, this provides a 47-kilometre cycling loop and an 18.6-kilometre easy route as clear points of reference side by side.

More experiences during your stay

Les Ecuries du Salon offers riding lessons, holiday courses and horse rides. The digital Explor Games® experience tour – Une balade avec Charles enables visitors to discover the historical, cultural and natural heritage of Dampierre-sur-Salon. For a holiday apartment in Dampierre-sur-Salon, these activities can help determine your preferred pace: you can focus on cultural sites, a cycling tour, a route along the Salon or an experience with horses.

The local offering also includes Planet'Bison – Ferme de la Marquise. Bison meat, terrines, saucisson and Canadian products are offered for sale there. Anyone choosing a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Dampierre-sur-Salon can also take the sale of bison meat, terrines, saucisson and Canadian products into account when planning their holiday.

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