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Saints-en-Puisaye

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Yonne

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At the edge of the natural region of Puisaye-Forterre, the small village of Saints-en-Puisaye takes place in the Yonne, about forty kilometers from the city of Auxerre. Green and agricultural, it is also close to Saint-Fargeau, Thury or Sainpuits.

The story of Saints-en-Puisaye was strongly marked by the destiny of Saint Prix, a Christian martyr massacred around the year 274 by the Roman emperor Aurélien. His headless body was found two centuries later, and a monastery was erected to celebrate his memory. Today mainly focused on agriculture, the village also offers a great tourist activity, unveiling to visitors passing through the region a very interesting architectural and historical heritage, as well as many entertainment throughout the year.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaints-en-Puisaye
Postcode89520
Latitude47.6212919 (N 47° 37’ 17”)
Longitude3.2627920 (E 3° 15’ 46”)
AltitudeFrom 216m to 325m
Surface area27.71 km²
Population554 inhabitants
Density19 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAuxerre (38 km, 36 min)
Insee code89367
IntercommunalityCC de Puisaye-Forterre
DepartmentYonne
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Fontenoy4.9 km (8 min)
Thury5.8 km (9 min)
Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye5.8 km (7 min)
Levis6.5 km (10 min)
Moutiers-en-Puisaye8 km (11 min)
Sementron9.3 km (12 min)
Lainsecq9.6 km (15 min)
Lalande9.7 km (15 min)
Lain9.7 km (12 min)
Fontaines10.2 km (14 min)
Sougères-en-Puisaye10.7 km (17 min)
Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe11.8 km (15 min)
Leugny12.6 km (16 min)
Sainpuits13.1 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as a historic monument, the church Saint-Prix reveals in its interior the 16th century wall paintings depicting female processions or Saint Martin, as well as a tabernacle and three shrines also classified. Not far, at the eastern exit of the village, you can discover the cross of Saint-Prix. According to legend, the source at the foot would have sprung from the hoof of Saint Prix's horse at the time of its massacre by the Romans.

Full of charm, the mill Vanneau is a water mill still active and arranged to introduce visitors to life on the farm in the early twentieth century. One can thus find there the home of the miller, the farm animals, a museum of old tools, or an interesting path of discovery. Guided tours are offered, and local produce can be enjoyed at the inn.

If you want to enjoy the beautiful days, go to the pond Vanneau with its picnic area. The site is also ideal for a fishing trip.

As you walk through the rest of the village, you will be able to appreciate the castle of Deffand, which today hosts B & B, the source of the Branlin, or the tomb of Alfred Saison who participated in the insurrection of the Puisaye during the coup d'état of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte in December 1851.

Several marked hiking trails are also available to enjoy the local flora and fauna on foot or by mountain bike. Original, the little tourist train can take you to the mill Vanneau.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

An organic night market is offered in August.

Every May 1st, place at the sheep and goat fair in the hamlet of Deffand, including a large garage sale.

To celebrate the National Day, the town offers on July 13 a torchlight procession, a popular dance, and a fireworks display.

Mid-August, come and discover the harvest festival of old with demonstrations of ancient crafts, shows suitable for all ages, a concert, a ball and a festive meal.

Fête de la Courge

Photos

Mill Lapwing
Mill Lapwing
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Weather

Wednesday 25 september
Min. 13°C - Max. 16°C
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Thursday 26 september
Min. 14°C - Max. 17°C
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Friday 27 september
Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

The medieval site of Guédelon between Saint-Sauveur and Saint-Amand, 10 minutes Saints-en-Puisaye.

The museum Colette Saint-Sauveur.

Castle Ratilly, the adventure park of Folly Wildlife Park Boutissaint to Treigny.

The pottery Converted to Moutiers.

The Centre of Contemporary Art, the museum and the obelisk of the Battle of Fontenoy.

The castle of Saint-Fargeau and pageant.

Lake of the Bumblebee (swimming and fishing).

Pottery of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye.

Underground quarries of Aubigny Taingy.

The castle and the sources of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines.

The windmill Migé.

Bric-a-brac Mézilles.

Potters fairs of Saint-Sauveur and Treigny.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Touristic highlights of Auxerre a Private half day tour (4 Hours) with a local
Culture and education101 € Auxerre (30 km)
Auxerre Small-Group Chablis, North Burgundy Wine Tasting Tour
Local flavours275 € Auxerre (31 km)
Loire : Sauvignon Blanc Wineries Small-Group Full-Day Tour
Local flavours275 € Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire (34 km)
Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé Wine Tour with Local Goats' Cheese and the River Loire
Local flavours275 € Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire (34 km)
Le Ranch des Coyotes / shooting forest
Entertainment8 € Chamoux (35 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Cultural tour around Entrains-sur-Nohain
Car itineraryEasy6:00Entrains-sur-Nohain (17.5 km)
Municipality of Lindry
HikeEasy2:30Lindry (23 km)
Tour of Bléneau
Village visitEasy1:30Bléneau (25 km)
Circuit of the Three Valleys
Mountain bike itineraryIntermediate4:00Varzy (31 km)
The Canal
HikeIntermediate2:15Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (32 km)

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