Charny Orée de Puisaye, a new commune nestled in the Yonne department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, proves to be a destination full of charm, offering a unique mix of heritage, preserved nature and various activities.
Just an hour and a half drive from Paris, this small town is the ideal refuge for those looking to escape the urban hustle and bustle without straying too far.
Charny Orée de Puisaye: First town of Puisaye-Forterre
Si Charny Orée de Puisaye is the first town in Puisaye-Forterre in terms of number of inhabitants or on the surface, it is because it is resulting from the merger of 14 villages. Chambeugle, Charny, Chêne-Arnoult, Chevillon, Dicy, Fontenouilles, Grandchamp, Malicorne, Marchais-Beton, Perreux, Prunoy, Saint-Martin-sur-Ouanne, Saint-Denis-sur-Ouanne and Villefranche-Saint-Phal form this commune new, as you will see on the map below.
Charny Orée de Puisaye is steeped in historical richness, with its 13 churches which tell stories of the past from the Templar era to the XNUMXth century, including the Courtenay period (in Chevillon, the heart of a Courtenay is buried there, we know thanks to the liter, a black stripe painted on the wall). Let yourself be guided to discover the secrets of these sacred buildings which bear witness to the religious and architectural history of the region. A must-visit for heritage lovers. The Notre-Dame de Pitié chapel, in Saint-Martin-sur-Ouanne, a silent witness to past centuries, offers a haven of peace where spirituality mixes with architectural beauty, creating a place conducive to contemplation.
In every village, everywhere in France, there is always a building, an emblematic place in the image of the town. In everyone's opinion, in Charny Orée de Puisaye, it is undoubtedly the Charny Hall. Built in 1835 during the time of Louis-Philippe, it is erected on stone pilasters from the Château de Montargis. Thus, it was built on the model of the market halls of yesteryear, as they have always been in the center of Charny. It was the town hall then a room for associations and an exhibition hall. Now dormant, La Halle watches over Charny and hosts the market on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Attractions and tours in Charny Orée de Puisaye
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La Fabuloserie, an extraordinary art museum
The Fabuloserie is a unique place where raw art and creativity intertwine in a whirlwind of originality. This atypical museum, founded by Alain Bourbonnais, brings together works by extraordinary artists, creating an eccentric and captivating artistic universe. Whether it's the museum, the inhabited garden or the workshop of Alain Bourbonnais, don't miss, in the garden, the unmissable Petit Pierre carousel, the centerpiece of the collection, which will come to life during your visit.
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Montigny Castle in Perreux
The Château de Montigny is a true historical gem. This human-scale castle from the 17th century, surrounded by park of more than 60 hectares, immerses you in a curious story: it is a castle of companies. Indeed, during the Revolution, the owner, a pro-revolutionary, chose to make his estate a business location and founded a brickyard and an earthenware factory. Remains are still presented at the castle.
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The Moulin Rouge in Saint-Martin-sur-Ouanne
The Moulin Rouge houses the boutique of a chocolate maker : Sébastien Métoyer. Working only with exceptional products that he seeks out himself, he enhances his creations with unusual flavors. On the rest of the estate, enjoy the park, the water mill, the reach, the fish pass, the herb garden and enjoy a moment of calm and relaxation while fishing for some trout.
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The Natural History Museum of Puisaye
Florian Reveillion, research biologist opened, the first natural history museum in Puisaye. It thus highlights, through its collections and breeding, the zoological, botanical and ecological biodiversity of Poyaudine. An unmissable outing for nature lovers!
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Historic center and ponds of Charny
A beautiful 6km walk between aquatic environments and historical environments with the added bonus of an overhang above the village and very beautiful viewpoints to discover the town.
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The Gourmet Hive
The European-renowned cabaret welcomes up to 300 spectators per performance, in an atmosphere harmoniously combining professionalism and conviviality.
The markets of Charny Orée de Puisaye
It's quite a circuit to do during your Sunday stroll: the honey of Saint-Martin-sur-Ouanne, the poultry of Perreux, the flower plants and the vegetable garden of Prunoy, the market gardener of Perreux... without forgetting more products exotic like catered dishes with Asian flavors. The cheese maker's stall, the Marennes oysters stall (arrived the day before) or even the black pudding stall made on site, always have nice queues.
At the Sunday morning market, I can never resist Fabien Marroy's good farmhouse bread and Bruno Bogaert's melt-in-the-mouth madeleines with honey.
From April to September, Wednesday evening from 18 p.m., there is the farmers' market in Perreux. Essentially local producers sell their good products alongside artists and artisans. An outing that has become unmissable in summer!
Where to eat in Charny Orée de Puisaye?
What to visit around Charny Orée de Puisaye?
Closer to Charny Orée de Puisaye, discover the charming village of Ferté-Loupière : its church with its mural with remarkable details of the dance of death, its priory garden, its Gallo-Roman remains and its art gallery Acanthe will offer you a break between history, heritage and art.
Nearby tourist sites
South of Charny Orée de Puisaye, discover more than 60 tourist sites easily accessible by car.
For wine outings, the town of Charny is:
- 20km from the Jovinien vineyards with the Côte Saint-Jacques
- 45km from Auxerre and Auxerre wines such as Crémant from Bailly-Lapièrre, Irancy or Coulanges-la-Vineuse
- 64km from Chablis and its famous wines. In terms of time, allow a maximum of one hour of travel for your trip to the land of vines.
To the west of Charny, in the Center region, the territory of Château-Renard will offer you several places to visit such as the Gâtinaise living beekeeping museum, Pennetières educational farm or even the gardens of Grand Courtoiseau.
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