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*Ancy le Franc*
Open every day from April 1st until the first Sunday in November.
Guided visits at 10:00, 11:00 and from 2:00 to 6:00 on the hour. Phone:
03.86.75.14.63
The Château d'Ancy le Franc is the only Italian Renaissance palace
built in France. Built in the 16th century for Antoine de Clermont, Count
of Tonnerre, by the famous architect Serlio and decorated by prestigious
painters - notably Nicolo dell'Abbate - it welcomed three French kings
with sumptuous feasts: Henri IV, Louis XIII, and Louis XIV.
*Châteauneuf*
Open every day from April 1st to September 30th, visits at 9:30,
10:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, (and 6:00 in June, July, and August).
From October 1st to March 31st (except Tuesday and Wednesday), visits at
10:00, 11:00, 2:00, 3:00. Closed May 1st, November 1st, November 11th,
December 25th and January 1st. Phone: 03.80.49.21.89
Château-fort was given to Phillip Pot by the king after his châtelaine
poisoned her husband. Remodeled in the XVIIth century, it has a chapel
with rare wall paintings. The site and the village are quite remarkable.
*Arcy-sur-Cure*
| Grottos of Arcy and Château du Chastenay: Open from Easter to July/August and weekends in September from 10:30 to 12:00 and from 2:30 to 6:00. Closed Sunday morning. Phone: 03.86.80.90.63 Fax: 03.86.81.91.07 (Phone READ: 03.86.81.90.63) |  |
The grottos of Arcy have been evolving since the dawn of time. Discover the wonders of nature in the heart of the earth during a 900 meter hike. There is a Paleolithic sanctuary ordained with prehistoric cave paintings, fantastic coagulations, and illuminated lakes. - Open from April 1st to November 11th, every day from 9:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 6:00. -
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Château du Chastenay (XIVth century)
This unusual trip will provide an initiation to the paranormal... |
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*Prieuré de Vausse*
Open every day except Tuesday from 2:00 to 7:00 from June 15th to September 15th. Groups on appointment. Phone: 03.86.82.87.28 Founded by Anseric VI of Montréal, this Cistercian priory is found in the center of the Forest of Châtel-Gérard. The sober cloister and chapel date from the XIIIth century. |
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