Winter is coming, and you are looking for a charming destination for a weekend or vacation ? Look no further: at 1h30 from Parishave Puisaye-Forterre is the ideal place to enjoy a peaceful stay, in the heart of an authentic territory where nature, culture and gastronomy go together wonderfully. Whether you are a fan of walks in the middle of nature, culinary discoveries ou of unusual experiences, Puisaye will satisfy all your desires.
10 good reasons to spend the winter in Puisaye
01
Strolling along the paths of Puisaye
Immerse yourself in a magical landscape as you travel through the region's forests and cereal plains. With a bit of luck, you'll discover trees covered in a thin layer of frost or snow, creating a setting worthy of a fairy tale.
Hint: Bring a thermos of coffee for a comforting break on our trails.
02
Following in Colette’s footsteps
Winter is a good time for growing crops! Why not visit the Colette's house à Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye ? Immerse yourself in the writer's world and let yourself be transported by her story, comfortably installed in this literary cocoon.
Colette's house is open during the Christmas and New Year school holidays. cooking workshops are offered.
03
Learning pottery, a Puisaye tradition
Let your creativity run wild by participating in a pottery workshop. The region is famous for its ceramic art. A nice gift idea to yourself or to your loved ones!
Hint: the building workshop, offers sessions dedicated to beginners as well as the more experienced.
04
Spend a night in a cottage with a fireplace
There's nothing like a night by the fire to recharge your batteries after a busy day. Choose a charming cottage with fireplace and or a wellness accommodation with jacuzzi.
Check availability and book for a cocooning stay at the best price guaranteed!
05
Take some time for yourself in a Spa
There's nothing like taking care of yourself to get the most out of your winter stay. The care offered, from relaxing massage with revitalizing wraps, are an invitation to unwind and revitalize your energy.
Hint: Le Roncemay spa is the ideal place to take a break.
06
Experience the magical atmosphere of local Christmas markets
What would winter be without the magic of marchés de Noël ? In Puisaye-Forterre, several villages organize craft markets where you can taste mulled wine, buy handmade gifts and meet the local producers.
Hint: La Saint Nicholas in Guédelon is the event not to be missed this winter!
07
Enjoy local specialties by the fire
Winter is the perfect season to warm up with good food. Take advantage of it to discover the local specialties: Burgundy snails, fras tart, gougères and other local delicacies.
The local markets are sure values of our destination.
08
Offer Puisaye as a gift for Christmas
At this time, the excitement is palpable and the desire to spoil loved ones grows day by day before the Christmas time. Exit products that come from far away and welcome to short circuits and local creations. Pottery, jewelry, local products and other handcrafted products await you in Puisaye.
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Sites open even in winter
10
Digital tours to discover heritage
Discover the heritage of our villages of character with family.
With the application for free LEGEND, entertain your children by solving investigations and puzzles while providing them with cultural notions about the history of Puisaye. Follow Émile, a detective in Saint Fargeau and Ondine, the water fairy at Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines.
1h30 from Paris
A destination accessible throughout the winter
When the winter cold sets in, Puisaye-Forterre is draped in a magical atmosphere that leaves no one indifferent. Located just 1h30 from Paris, this multifaceted region is transformed into a real haven of tranquility and know-how, perfect for School vacation to weekend getaways. Discover a haven of peace where nature, cultural heritage. et traditional combine harmoniously to offer you a cocooning stay and rejuvenating.
Magical experiences to live
A restaurant for Valentine's Day
For cultural and festive moments
Concert halls and shows
Come and have fun in the warmth of winter in our theaters, concerts and shows. cabaret of the gourmet hive welcomes you to a festive evening, Poetry for a concert in a hall with absolutely superb artistic decor and the theaters of the blue workshop and bellovidera for theatrical performances.
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Puisaye 4 seasons
Whether it's living Christmas traditions, enjoying cozy moments by the fire, or strolling through snow-covered forests, winter in Puisaye-Forterre is a season that inspires and resurrects the soul. Also discover our destination at spring, summer and fall.
