The Secrets of the Puisaye-In the footsteps of Colette,potters & castle builders
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Overview
Roughly 150km southeast of Paris, this one-day tour takes you to the heart of the unspoilt Puisaye region of northern Burgundy. Situated between 2 major lines of communication, the Loire to the west and the river Yonne to the east, the Puisaye is a secretive place where time seems to stand still. This very rural area, made up of forests, lakes and fields bordered by hedgerows, also offers the visitor a host of cultural and historical sites. Your trip with us will be a voyage of discovery that will lead you in the footsteps of writers, potters and medieval craftsman. The excursion will take you to visit a local pottery, the Colette museum, as well as a local church to admire the medieval paintings. Certain days are market days (St Sauveur Wednesday and Toucy Saturday). We also propose options such as a visit to a local natural wine maker! We can pick you up from your accommodation in the area or from the local train station. Please enquire for other possibilities.
Inclusions
- Transport in 8 passenger minivan
- Pick up & drop off from designated places
- Visit to a pottery
- Visit to admire medieval paintings
- Driving tour to explore the Puisaye
- A visit to a local natural wine maker
- Entry/Admission - Poterie de la Batisse
- Entry/Admission - Musee Colette
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Poterie de la Batisse, 2b La Batisse, RD85 lieu-dit La Bâtisse, 89520 Moutiers-en-Puisaye, France
A visit to a traditional Puisaye pottery to learn all about this ancient craft
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moutiers-en-Puisaye, Moutiers-en-Puisaye, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
A stop at the pretty village of Moutiers-en-Puisaye to admire some beautifully preserved medieval wall-paintings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
A driving tour through the backroads and lanes to discover more of this authentic and secretive region
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Les Passantes, 5 Pl. du Marché, 89520 Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France
Lunch in a great local restaurant
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau de Ratilly, 10 route du Chaineau, 89520 Treigny France
A remarkable 13th century castle in a beautiful wooded setting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Musee Colette, Rue du Chateau, 89520 Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye France
The Colette Museum is in the castle of Saint-Sauveur-en Puisaye since 1995. It presents the writer’s apartment of the Royal Palace, a room of portraits, a library and a filmography which traces the life of Colette. (closed Tuesdays)
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Poterie de la Batisse, 2b La Batisse, RD85 lieu-dit La Bâtisse, 89520 Moutiers-en-Puisaye, France
A visit to a traditional Puisaye pottery to learn all about this ancient craft
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moutiers-en-Puisaye, Moutiers-en-Puisaye, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
A stop at the pretty village of Moutiers-en-Puisaye to admire some beautifully preserved medieval wall-paintings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
A driving tour through the backroads and lanes to discover more of this authentic and secretive region
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Les Passantes, 5 Pl. du Marché, 89520 Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France
Lunch in a great local restaurant
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau de Ratilly, 10 route du Chaineau, 89520 Treigny France
A remarkable 13th century castle in a beautiful wooded setting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Musee Colette, Rue du Chateau, 89520 Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye France
The Colette Museum is in the castle of Saint-Sauveur-en Puisaye since 1995. It presents the writer’s apartment of the Royal Palace, a room of portraits, a library and a filmography which traces the life of Colette. (closed Tuesdays)
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.