Formerly called Santenay-les-Bains, Santenay is a village of Côte-d'Or, in the heart of Burgundy. It is not far from Beaune and its famous Hospices which attract many tourists. This charming town of about a thousand inhabitants is against the mountain and was ranked hydrothermal resort and spa town in the late 1960s.
Santenay village lives to the rhythm of the vines and especially the wine it produces, all under a pleasant climate and relaxed lifestyle in particular. Its healing waters, considered the most Lithia Europe, are popular with visitors lack of well-being.
The site is ideal for walks with incredible views, especially on the slopes, or on the top of Mont de Sene or Mountain of Three Crosses. If the village exudes serenity, he does not lack entertainment and other leisure sports that appeal most.
Wine village, Santenay has some beautiful monuments and other buildings to enjoy during beautiful walks.
The Santenay castle, also called Philippe le Hardi castle, was built on an old 11th century castrum. Revamped in the 12th and 16th centuries, it is now associated with a wine estate on the Burgundy Grands Crus route. Its beauty lies in its charming Burgundy glazed tile roof, typical of the region. It is possible to visit the estate, which produces chardonnay and pinot noir, and to carry out some tastings.
A spa center offers the benefits of the lithinated waters of the town's springs. After a break of a few years, they have been used again since the end of the 1990s.
The Saint-Jean de Narosse church is not lacking in charm. Built from 1220, the late Romanesque style blends harmoniously with the Gothic style of the choir. It is classified as a Historic Monument and can be visited on weekend afternoons during the summer season. The Sorine windmill is also worth a visit. Hiking trails starting from Santenay allow you to reach the summit of Mont de Sène culminating at 521 meters in height.
It is also possible to take hikes and other walks in the middle of the Santenay vineyards, in order to appreciate the green landscapes of the region.
From the outside, visitors can admire the house of the Confrérie du Saint Sacrement. A former place of mutual aid and assistance to the needy under the Ancien Régime, the building served as a school for more than 300 years before being closed and sold in 1967.
Discover the work of the winegrower, his vineyard, "Sur les Pas du Vigneron" at Santenay. Between Beaune and Chalon-sur-Saône, discover the vineyard of Santenay, its winegrowers, their work over a year, the AOCs and the impact on the culture of the vine, the climates and climates of Burgundy classified by UNESCO. Put yourself in the shoes of a winegrower to understand his life, his vines, his wine. Between landscape reading, discovery of hidden treasures of the vineyards, exchanges with the winemaker and tastings, to spend a friendly, fun and educational time. On foot, in the heart of the Santenay vineyards!
Small wine village Santenay offers several animations in the streets to attract visitors and tourists.
In January, Santenay, wine village forces, celebrates the feast of St. Vincent, organizing different tastings and other events around wine.
Each July, the town of Santenay hosts music and theater festival. The program includes various musical and theater in several places of the village.
In early August, classical music concerts are held in St. John's Church Narosse to enjoy great performers.
The chocolate market is one of the flagship events of the village of Santenay. It takes place every year in December, offering tastings, sales of the region masters of chocolates and different animations around chocolate.
Visites Accompagnées de l'Eglise Saint Jean de Narosse
- From 21 march to 13 june 2024
- Eglise Saint Jean de Narosse
- Guided tours for individuals departing at fixed times : - Thursday 21/03/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 04/04/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 18/04/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 02/05/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 16/05/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 30/05/2024 at 15h - Thursday 13/06/2024 at 3pm - Information & Booking : Office de Tourisme de Santenay - Rue de la Gare - 21590 SANTENAY - Tel : 03 80 20 63 15 - Mail : santenay@beaune-tourisme.fr - Price : €4 per person - Free for children under 12 - Bookings close on Wednesday at 6pm - Meeting point
Visites Accompagnées du Moulin Sorine
- From 28 march to 20 june 2024
- Moulin Sorine, Route de Chassagne
- Guided tours for individuals departing at fixed times : - Thursday 28/03/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 11/04/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 25/04/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 09/05/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 23/05/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 06/06/2024 at 3pm - Thursday 20/06/2024 at 3pm - Information & Booking : Office de Tourisme de Santenay - Rue de la Gare - 21590 SANTENAY - Tel : 03 80 20 63 15 - Mail : santenay@beaune-tourisme.fr - Price : €4 per person - Free for children under 12 - Bookings close on Wednesday at 6pm - Meeting point - Departure guaranteed from 3 people
Sur les pas des Climats
- From 1 june to 13 july 2024
- Moulin de Santenay, Route de Chassagne
- A 3 km walk in the heart of the vineyards, through the climats of Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet. - Starting at the Santenay mill, delve into the secrets and anecdotes of the Climats, meurgers and cabottes of these two villages. Then take part in a workshop to build a dry-stone wall, an emblematic part of Burgundy's wine-growing heritage. - Duration : 2h30 - Capacity : 10 people - Registration required
Concert d'été
- On 8 june 2024
- Place du Jet d'Eau, Place du Jet d'eau
- Blue storm return to Santenay to share their 60s/70s pop, rock, country blues, jazzy, French songs… - D. D. Longin on vocals and guitar, P. Grange on drums, H. Longin on bass and L. Bey on guitar will share their passion for music with us.
Concert d'été
- On 14 june 2024
- Place du Jet d'Eau
- Since 2007, Bazar et Bémols have been flooding Paris with French swing pop. After a few years, they invaded France and abroad with generous tours. 700 concerts and four albums later, their style and discography have expanded, but not only… - Since 2022, the group initially made up of singer-musicians Chach, Raphaël and Ronand has welcomed a drummer : Marco. He comes from a jazz background and lands in Bazar et Bémols with his acoustic and electronic drums. He leads the three singer-musicians and their guitars, double bass, trumpet and congas. - On stage, it's all about contrast. Between fresh complicity and fiery energy, festival dancing and suspended moments, touching testimonies and on-the-fly humour. - Barely a year after the arrival of the drummer and beat maker, the group released a 6-track EP to lay the foundations for this new formula. This was followed by a national tour that continues to this day. Every member of the audience comes away with a whiff of summer. - "The voices of the three singers are crazy ! It sounds better than the Beatles and it's much more modern.
Fête du Moulin de Santenay
- On 16 june 2024
- Moulin Sorine, Route de Chassagne
- The Santenay Tourist Office is organising the Fête du Moulin on Sunday 16 June from 10am to 6pm at the Moulin Sorine, set in the middle of the vineyards. - On the programme : - - Guided tour of the Mill - - Craft market - - Musical entertainment - - Activities around the sun (oven, solar pyrography, etc.) - You can of course refresh yourself at the refreshment bar. - This event can be the ideal opportunity to plan the whole day with a small picnic, a walk or a hike (Promenade en Pays Beaunois n°25 around the mill), a bike ride or simply a moment to discover the heritage and have fun with the family… - Everything you need for a great day out ! - For more information, call 0380206315 or email santenay@beaune-tourisme.fr
Concert d'été
- On 28 june 2024
- Place du Jet d'Eau
- Blue biscuit are three seasoned musicians who have decided to combine their sounds to form a single power trio that has drawn as much from modern blues as from its tradition, giving their sound that special texture and offering this musical dish a host of ingredients that give this blue biscuit a unique flavour. - With a dazzling rhythm section that's always on the alert and guitars that are alternately furious and subtle, the voices will take you on a journey through the detours of blues rock and its cross-fertilisation, from Jimi Hendrix to Doyle Bramhall II, from Albert Collins to Robben Ford. - Come and taste the blue cake, you'll be asking for more ! - ivan david : Guitar and vocals - Jean michel bove : Drums and vocals - Sebastien vaivrand : Hammond B3 organ and bass - In the traditional lexicon of blues songs, 'biscuit' referred to a pretty young woman, or a good-natured lady, or if you prefer, a good-looking chick.
Concert d'ete
- On 5 july 2024
- Place du Jet d'Eau, Place du Jet d'eau
- Gitché Manito is a gypsy jazz quartet based in the Morvan region of France. Made up of two guitars, a violin, a double bass and four voices, they play a mix of swing, gypsy jazz, chanson, Eastern European music and waltz. Cover versions, compositions and personal arrangements are all on the menu. - Buoyed by their success on the local Burgundy scene (and appearances in 2018 at the TSB festival, in 2020 at the Fête du Violon in Luzy, in 2021 at the Karrière festival, in 2022 at the Flottage Festival in Clamecy and in 2023 at the Jazz Club du Silex in Auxerre), Gitché Manito offer a repertoire coloured by the guitars of Emmanuel & Julien, who respond in turn and join forces to underline the flights of Oliver's violin. - Violin : Olivier Pornin - Guitars : Emmanuel Pornin, Julien Tombois - Double bass : Paul Moniotte - Website : https://gitchemanitoquartet.wixsite.com/gitchemanito - YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJnurEZZjdYuM_s7gbjI2A - FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/gitchemanitoquartet/
Festival de Santenay 2024, Musique et Théâtre
- From 21 to 26 july 2024
- Aire de Loisirs, sous chapiteau
- 21 July 2024, free aperitif-concert to open the Festival on the Casino Joa forecourt - 22,23 July 2024, two musical evenings at 8.30pm under the Big Top, €10 per evening - 24,25,26 July 2024, three theatrical evenings at 8.30pm under the Big Top, €15 per evening - Every evening during the 2024 Festival, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, the commune of Santenay offers musical entertainment around the queue and the Marquee.
CONCERT d'OUVERTURE du FESTIVAL MUSIQUE ET THEATRE
- On 21 july 2024
- 9 Avenue des Sources, Parvis du Casino de Santenay
- Concert les freres brassens : We are the Frères Brassens, a guitar and bass duo who play covers of Georges Brassens songs in a swinging, humorous show. - We're from Lyon and can play all over France.