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Les Anis de Flavigny

A village to behold!

Nestled in the heart of the Auxois, the mediaeval village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a jewel of treasure and heritage. As soon as you step into the village, a westerly wind carries the scent of anise… Yes, this really is the home of Anis candies!

Did you know?

The first historical records of Flavigny date back to 52 BC: Julius Caesar, after losing the battle of Gergovie, set up two camps and his field HQ on the hill of Flavigny. From here, he went on to lay siege to Vercingetorix, who had regrouped at Alesia. The Gallo-Roman town of Flavien was then founded, gradually acquiring a population of artisans, tradesmen and farmers of all types. In 719, Widerard of Burgundy, who ruled over Flavigny and its surroundings, founded the Benedictine Abbey. It’s in this same abbey that three generations of the Troubat family have been making Les Anis de Flavigny®.

A walk in the village...
... along the ramparts.
The village streets.
Such a charming locale!
The church of Saint-Genest, from the outside...
... and from the inside.

Yesterday: Flavigny, a little mediaeval village, proud of its architecture and its history

With three fortified gates, ramparts, artisan dwellings (formerly occupied by tanners, oil-makers, millers, potters, tins-smiths, glazers, weavers and winemakers), shop windows, town houses and a lookout tower, the village remains a prized spot and haven of tranquillity for tourists and ramblers alike.
Life here was a meeting of worlds: the country peasants, the town-folk and the church, illustrated by the village’s monuments. These include the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Pierre (719), the parish church of Saint Genest (11th and 15th centuries), the Ursuline convent (1632), the Dominican novitiate opened by Père Lacordaire in 1848 in the house formerly owned by the Bailiff of Auxois, and the Hôtel du Marquis de Souhey, the Governor of Flavigny, which currently serves as the headquarters for the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Joseph-de-Clairval.

Today: life in one of France’s most beautiful villages

The 340 people who currently inhabit this village of exceptional beauty are a diverse group, living and working to breathe life and energy into the community. They include young farmers, a winemaker, a farming cooperative (La Grange), a blacksmith, a wool producer, a post office, a grocery in the centre of the village, various artisanal boutiques, art galleries, guest houses and chalets, two restaurants, a unique Anis factory and a community of Benedictine monks!

Le village de Flavigny sous la neige
Flavigny in the snow.
les ruelles du village de Flavigny
The village streets.
Les ruelles du village de Flavigny
The church of Saint-Genest.

Nature, protected and preserved in the Ozerain Valley

A combination of sustainable farming and political dedication has allowed this part of the Auxois to preserve its historic environment and landscape. Take a walk in this woodland environment and you’ll see a wide range of protected birds and animals, not to mention the rich variety of plants and trees. Walkers and cyclists alike cherish the paths and trails winding through the area’s valleys and forests.

Village des bonbons de Flavigny, en Bourgogne, en France
View of Flavigny from the Route d’Alise-Sainte-Reine.
View of Flavigny from the Route d’Alise-Sainte-Reine.
Flavigny’s vineyards.
View of Flavigny from the Route d’Alise-Sainte-Reine.
The Saint-Simon Fair in October.
The Saint-Simon Fair in October.
Lili, the mechanical king when he came to Anis de Flavigny®. (© Jean-Luc Tahon)
Claude. (© Jean-Luc Tahon)
Gaby and Geneviève (© Jean-Luc Tahon).
Around the village.
The Poterne Gate.
Pierre, the son of Nathalie from the shop.
The Abbey of Les Anis de Flavigny®.
The entrance to the Anis shop and Museum.
Outside the Café des Anis.
Madeleine. Her husband tells jokes to Nicolas while making Anis. (© Jean-Luc Tahon)
A farmer, and regular visitor (© Marc Troubat).
Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp in Chocolat, which was filmed in Flavigny.
The church of Saint-Genest, in the heart of the village.
Christine and Hugues Troubat with the 1000kg Renault.
Wolf house.

Visit Flavigny

The Anis Factory

The panning workshop, the Carolingian crypt, the Anis Museum, the historic workshops, the flavour laboratory… Visit them all for free, all year round. For more information: “The Anis Tour”.

Exploring the village of Flavigny

Web and mobile app: interactive map, events, information
Visit the website…
With the map of the village
Download the map

Guided tour of the village and the church of Saint-Genest

Maison au Donataire
Tel: +33 (0)3 80 96 25 34

Guided tour and tasting at the Flavigny-Alésia vineyards

Visit the website…

The Museum of Textiles and Design

Visit the website…

“La Licorne Bleue” Art Gallery

Visit the website…

“Aux P’tiotes Pelotes” Workshop

Organically farmed wool.

Events and festivities

• Classical concerts in winter: “Off-Peak Concerts”
• Community dinner on the 14 July
• PontiCelli cello initiation (beginning of August)
• The Saint-Simon Market (3rd weekend of October)
• Nativity scenes across the village (December and January)
• Chocolate Aperitif at the old Café Thomas (between Christmas and the New Year)
• Concerts, plays, exhibitions, literary evenings, festivals, conferences all year round…

Information

Maison au Donataire
and Société des Amis de la Cité de Flavigny


Tourist information and guided tours of the village
Tel: +33 (0)3 80 96 25 34

Flavigny Animation

This non-profit association organises a variety of events (walks, exhibitions, the Saint-Simon market and more)
Tel: +33 (0)6 08 54 15 98
brigand.g@wanadoo.fr

Flavigny on the “Les plus beaux villages de France” website

Visit the website…

Hikes

Walking trails through the magnificent landscapes around the village:

• From Anis to the Vines
7.8km – 2h35 – difficulty: easy
• Around Mont Drouot
5.1km – 1h40 – difficulty: easy
• From Alésia to Brain (1st section Alésia / Bibracte) – 20km – difficulty: moderate
• Vercingetorix / Julius Caesar
Bicycle – 19km – 1h30 – difficulty: 2

Where can you stay, and where can you eat?

Visit the Flavigny town hall website.

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21150 Flavigny-sur-Ozerain – France
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