Day 1

Set off in the footsteps of the talented builders

Denis Gliksman
Morning

Guédelon with the children

Your educational experience begins with a journey back in time in Guédelon.

Stonemasons, builders, blacksmiths, quarry workers, lumberjacks and other artisans pass on their medieval skills to people of all ages.

You'll be able to put yourselves in the shoes of one of the builders involved in building a castle during the Middle Ages, in this experience that stimulates all the senses.

Guédelon historic worksite
Danielle_GERVILLE-REACHE
Afternoon

The village of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines

Welcome to one of the "Cités de caractère" of the Yonne! Enjoy the historic charm of this village. After learning about the traditional building methods in the Puisaye, unveil the secrets of the Château de Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines.

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A natural setting

There are 1,000 km of waymarked trails through this region of forests and ponds in small humid, lush-green valleys. Explore the three Natura 2000-classified zones and the Lac du Bourdon, a nature reserve and leisure complex.

Daniel Salem
Paysage en Puisaye-Forterre Daniel Salem
Jean-François CORNILLON
Chevreuils dans le Parc animalier de Boutissaint Jean-François CORNILLON
Daniel Salem
Chemin de sous-bois en Puisaye Daniel Salem
Alain Doire -BFC Tourisme
Lac du Bourdon Alain Doire -BFC Tourisme
Day 2

Adventure park and castle life

 

Agence 24
Morning

Bois de la Folie Adventure Park

Get ready for an adventure! Attached to a harness, you'll be passing from one obstacle to another up in the trees.

Come and awaken the adventurer in you, on the rope bridges, zip wires and climbing walls.

From the little ones to the most daring, take on the 11 thrilling adventure courses that get progressively more difficult as you go along.

Bois de la Folie Adventure Park
Afternoon

The Château de Saint-Fargeau and show

Venture inside to explore the former residence of Jacques Cœur and Mademoiselle de Montpensier. After a tour of the property and a wander around the courtyard built by Le Vau, come to the garden for a historic show. Take your seat to watch 600 actors and 60 horse riders who will take you through 1,000 years of history in a 90-minute show.

Château de Saint-Fargeau
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Concert evening

Angélique's recommendation

In the evening, the children love playing on the giant metallic eggs at the Café in the Poèterie in Saint-Sauveur (open-air artworks), while the parents sip a mojito and listen to the music. There's something for everyone!

Find out more about the Poèterie and the summer concerts

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Outsider Art

A change of scenery at the Fabuloserie

Get ready for an extraordinary experience. Come inside a fabulous world of unique artworks that will transport you to a whole other dimension, especially the highlight of this quirky collection, Petit Pierre's "manège" (merry-go-round).

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Stay a while longer in the Puisaye

Châteaus, art and adventure

Stay a while longer and appreciate the wonderful talent of the Puisaye! A journey back in time where you'll be able to meet builders and artists who will be delighted to share their expert skills with you.

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Where to stay in the Puisaye

 

En résumé
A propos
Paysage en Puisaye-Forterre Daniel Salem
Chevreuils dans le Parc animalier de Boutissaint Jean-François CORNILLON
Chemin de sous-bois en Puisaye Daniel Salem
Lac du Bourdon Alain Doire -BFC Tourisme