Marian trail dedicated to Saint Jeanne Antide in Sancey-le-Long

Park in the basilica car park, located on Rue de la Basilique in Sancey.

(S/E) On your right as you leave the basilica car park, near the Ruisseau de la Baume, you will find information about the route on the sign. Then turn right and cross the bridge, then follow the signposted Sentier Marial. After walking 200 m, turn right and cross the road at the pedestrian crossing towards Belvoir. Pass the cheese shop, turn right and follow the path towards the woods.

(1) At the entrance to the woods, at the crossroads, turn left and follow the edge of the woods to Rue des Noyers.

(2) Take the white path on the far right and follow it to the D21. Cross the road carefully, then go through the gate and follow the signs to reach the Chapelle Saint-Maximin.

(3) Turn left onto Rue du Bourg to reach the picnic tables and the statue of the Virgin Mary.

(4)Admire theview overlooking Belvoir. Return tothe road and cross the junction to go through the gate, then walk down the grassy slope to reach the path and turn right towards the Sainte-Anne Chapel.

(5) Once you arrive at the chapel, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the view and the interior. Turn back. At the first junction, take the path on the right to reach the park entrance.

(6) Enter the park below the château via the private footpath. The owner asks that you respect the grounds and stay on the marked path. On leaving the park, head down to the right towards Saint-Nicolas Church.

(7)Go down the stone steps and follow the marked path towards the village to reach the back of the bus shelter. Turn left opposite the monument after 500 m, then take the steps on your right to reach the medieval market square and the Gingerbread House.

(8) From the calvary opposite the town hall, take the street leading uphill to the right and walk past the Petite Cave restaurant, passing by some beautiful stone houses. On leaving the village, take the path on the left below the wall.

(9) Stop off at the Oratoire du Bon Dieu de Pitié. Then head down towards Sancey along the Chemin de la Vie à la Mort. After 500 m, turn left into the pasture towards the Fontaine des Lépreux.

(10) Return to the path and continue your descent. At the Stop sign, turn left and cross the D31 using the pedestrian crossing. Then head right towards Sancey and take the bridge (de Chez Mion) over the Ruisseau de la Baume to head towards the Church of Saint-Martin.

(11) From the church, turn around and, at the crossroads, turn right following the signs for the Sentier Marial to reach thecar park of the Basilica of Sainte-Jeanne-Antide (S/E).

Picnic tables.

• 1) The Neo-Romanesque basilica and the birthplace of Saint Jeanne-Antide-Thouret.
• 2) The chapels of Saint-Maximin and Sainte-Anne.
• 3) Saint-Nicolas-de-Belvoir Church.
• 4) The market halls and the gingerbread house.
• 5) Oratory and the lepers’ fountain.