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The Secrets of the Puisaye-In the footsteps of Colette,potters & castle builders

By Grapes and Corks
Free cancellation available
Price is £202 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
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.

Activity location

  • Poterie de la Batisse
    • 2b La Bâtisse
    • 89520, Moutiers-en-Puisaye, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place du Marché
    • Place du Marché
    • 89520, Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Accommodation for short stays
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Extended holiday: Possibility to provide extended holiday including accommodation options. Please enquire. Daily advertised rates apply
Pickup included

Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£201.59 x 3 Adults£604.77

Total
Price is £604.77
Until Fri, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to admire medieval paintings
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in 8 passenger minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedA visit to a local natural wine maker
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up & drop off from designated places
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriving tour to explore the Puisaye
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to a pottery
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch in local restaurant (20/30€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedReturn train tickets Paris-Joigny

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Poterie de la Batisse
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
A visit to a traditional Puisaye pottery to learn all about this ancient craft
Moutiers-en-Puisaye
  • 30m
A stop at the pretty village of Moutiers-en-Puisaye to admire some beautifully preserved medieval wall-paintings.
Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye
  • 1h
A driving tour through the backroads and lanes to discover more of this authentic and secretive region
Les Passantes
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lunch in a great local restaurant
Chateau de Ratilly
  • 30m
A remarkable 13th century castle in a beautiful wooded setting.
Musee Colette
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
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)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPoterie de la Batisse
    • 2b La Bâtisse
    • 89520, Moutiers-en-Puisaye, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlace du Marché
    • Place du Marché
    • 89520, Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAuxerre
    • Auxerre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE2 Rte de Longueron
    • 2 Route de Longueron
    • 89300, Joigny, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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