In Gy, ecclesiastical architectural history, château history and landscape come together. The layout of the Église Saint-Symphorien is inspired by a Roman basilica. The church also contains a polychrome wooden depiction of the Crucifixion dating from the 17th century, which has been protected as a Monument historique since 1968.
Anyone planning a stay in Gy may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
From the 12th century until the French Revolution, the Château de Gy was the traditional residence of the archbishops of Besançon. The privately owned Château de Gy houses a museum open to visitors on the ground floor; the cellars and park can also be visited.
The Grande Fontaine in Gy was built between 1830 and 1835 by César Convers and Alphonse Delacroix. Gy has been awarded the designation Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Nature
The dry grasslands of the Monts de Gy are home to 286 plant species, 69 bird species, 72 butterfly species, 30 orthopteran species and 5 reptile species.
Things to Do
The Base VTT des Monts de Gy offers seven signposted mountain-bike trails with a total length of 135 km and varying levels of difficulty. The Way of St. James passes through Gy.
A guided tour of Gy takes visitors through the historic upper town, also known as Vieux Bourg. It showcases richly decorated façades, a church, cellars, the last tower of the former fortifications, as well as views of the lower town and the surrounding landscape.
Surrounding Area
The Château de Gy, a castle, is located in the immediate vicinity of Gy. The Abbaye de Corneux (Saint-Broing, Haute-Saône), a monastery, is located in the surrounding area of Gy.
In the wider regional area around Gy lies the Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Charité, a historic site. The Château de Châtillon-le-Duc, a ruin site, and the Mont des Buis, a hill, are also located in this wider regional area.
