A hermitage is a place where a hermit lives in isolation, usually for religious retreat. The main purpose of a hermitage is for solitary spiritual life. A hermitage has key characteristics like:
- It is in a remote and quiet location.
- It has a simple architectural style.
- It is associated with prayer, solitude and religious life.
- Sometimes it has a small chapel attached.
 

At least one hermitage is confirmed in Sennecey-le-Grand i.e. the Ermitage Saint-Claude.