Cycling touring
in SAINT-FARGEAU

Peintures murales en Puisaye-Sainte Anne, Saint Pierre et Saint Fiacre

La Puisaye: not only blue and green in the landscape, but also ocher in its subsoil. It is from natural pigment that artists since the 12th century have decorated many religious buildings in this region. This hike allows you to discover three of the fifteen listed to date. Circuit on small, captivating roads…

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Departure is from the Place de la République car park in Saint-Fargeau (other very close car parks possible).
(D/A) With the keys in your pocket (see § practical information), with your back to the Tourist Office, head opposite, following Rue Michel Lepelletier. Cross the Ru du Bourdon and arrive at the church.
Turn into the alley on the right, keeping the church on the left. Arriving at the road, turn right for a few meters and enter Rue du Bourgneuf. At the intersection with Rue Raymond Vernay, turn right onto the marked track (fairly wide sidewalk), respecting the pedestrian path.

(1) In the curve, let the road go to the left and head towards Treigny (D185). Follow this path to reach the dyke of the Bourdon reservoir.

(2) Go left along the path which runs alongside the lake on the right and the summer camp on the left. At the first intersection, turn left. At the top, turn right. Pass in front of the Grilles farm. Forget the first road on the left and the second on the right.

(3) After the leisure area and the campsite, continue on the small road which separates the old lake and the new one. At the first intersection, turn left and do the same at the next one. Go along the fences of 2 parks on either side of this traffic lane.

(4) Go down the right lane along the fence on the right. Pass Jendin under the canopy of trees which line this route. Leave the Belles Fontaines on the left to reach the intersection with the D66.

(5) Go straight on and go down to Moutiers-en-Puisaye. At the “Stop” sign, turn right then left at the next crossroads.

(6) After visiting this church, open to the public during the day, take Rue de la Forge on the left until you reach the next cross road. At the Stop sign, turn right. Cross the bridge which spans the Loing. At the exit onto the D85, turn right-left to cross the railway line and head towards Étang de Moutiers (Les Boulmiers).

(7) At the exit of the bridge separating the Nézeau river and the pond on the left, turn to the right. Pass Les Boulmiers and reach a crossroads of four roads.

(8) Turn left. Pass the Griffons, the Moreaux, Tue Chien des Boues to arrive in the town of Ronchères.

(9) Stop at the church. After resuming the route, turn into the first street on the left. Pass the Palm Sunday. At the next intersection, turn right, ignoring the departure points leading to the farms and the recycling center.

(10) At the cross road, turn right and continue on this path. Reach the D965. Cross and go on the left towards Saint-Fargeau.

(11) Turn left onto Rue de la Grande Demoiselle. At the “Stop” sign, turn left onto Avenue de la Puisaye as far as the cemetery on the left. Go up Rue Robert Corbin. Enter the cemetery and head towards the Sainte-Anne Chapel.

(12) After the visit, turn around to rejoin the avenue below. Turn right, then after traveling approximately 150m, take the first street on the left (Rue Porte Marlotte). Then take the first right (Rue des Écoles). Cross the side street, reach a parking lot on the right near the town hall. At the end, turn left, cross the Bourdon stream and emerge at the foot of the Tourist Office (D/A).
Return the keys to the Tourist Office.
DifficultyMediumDuration06h00Elevation216 mDistance29,3 km
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