GR 13Next to Les Tours d'Arbonne
one finds the Grande Randonnée number 13 going from Auxerre to Vezelay. Around us a great many beautiful promenadees are to be found. |
Roncemay Golf CourseAt 5 minutes distance, amidst age-old oaktrees lies the Domaine du Roncemay Golf Course.
It is an 18-hole international golf course, but playable by golfers of all levels. It has a swimming-pool, a hammam and tenniscourts as well. |
Danse macabreIn the nearby church of La Ferté-Loupière a famous dance macabre is to be found. Frescoes from the 15th and 16th century, with a lenght of 25 metres and no less than 42 personages.
Unique ! |
Auxerre20 km from Chassy, Auxerre offers one of the most beautiful city-panoramas of France and an incredible cultural heritage with no less than three splendid gothic edifices!
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JoignyAt just 16 km distance one finds the dreamy town of Joigny with its small medieaval street leading up the hill. The atmosphere brings you hundreds of years back in time.
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ToucyThe heart of the Puisaye. A little town where the life is good and easy. Birthtown of Pierre de Larousse and known and loved for its huge Saturday morning market. Just a quarter of an hour drive from us.
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Saint-FargeauHas a history of over 10 centuries. One wouldn't imagine that the pink bricks of its walls give room to an elegant court, designed by the architect Le Vau in the 17th century. The trusses of the castle are world famous.
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Ratillydating from the 13th century, a real stronghold with six towers of defence.
Nowadays the castle hosts a pottery and workshops for painting and music, concerts and exhibitions of contemporary art. |
GuédelonA castle under construction !
The construction is done by means of traditional tools and according the medeaval procedures, and this to the very detail. There are no bullldozers, vans or cranes to be found here. Lots of spectators though. www.guedelon.fr. |
Vézelay'Le plus beau village de France'
with its unequaled beautiful basilica and its famous capitals. 69 km from our place. |
Moutiers-en-PuisayeA romanic jewell.
13th century frescos. Honest simplicity and utter beauty. 35 km from our place. |
PontignyFounded in 1114,.An example of incredible bright, clear and transparant beauty. One of the most impressive proofs of Cistercian architecture.
37 km from our place. |