La Croix Saint-Jean

Parking and departure from Place du Champ de Foire (motorhome area), at the foot of the cemetery.

(S/E) With your back to the cemetery, set off to the right. At the stop sign, go up Rue du Petit Pont towards the village centre. After the bar on the right, take the small lane on the right (Rue du Moulin). Go down to the river La Vrille.

(1) Cross the Vrille on the Pont des Canards bridge. Walk up a short hill to reach a crossroads.

(2) Keep following the wide path on the left, passing the first turn-off on the right, until you reach a Y-junction.

(3) Turn left, passing at the foot of the microlight runway. Continue along this path.

(4) Before entering the village of Les Gourleaux, turn left.
Go downhill to reach Croix Saint-Jean. Continue for 100 metres to reach the road.

(5) Cross this road with caution and take the path opposite. Cross the ford, continue on the left to reach Treigny, leaving the new cemetery on your right.
Go down Rue du Couvent towards the church.

(6) Go up Rue du Professeur Camille Lian on the right with the church and the youth hostel (L'Auberge) on your left. Cross in front of the town hall overlooking the street and go down Rue du Petit Pont to return to the car park (S/E).

This route, marked in accordance with the signposting charter of the Communauté de Communes de Puisaye-Forterre, is numbered 21 on yellow plaques. It was created by the association À chacun son chemin en Puisaye-Forterre in October 2019 and updated in November 2025.
If you have any concerns, please complete this questionnaire (only takes 1 to 2 minutes).
Please take care when crossing roads.
However, the fact that the trail is marked means that you should at least set off with this description and the accompanying IGN map or the Visorando app.

Drinking water points on this route: motorhome station and cemetery.
Accommodation: lodges, guest rooms and youth hostel (l'Auberge), restaurants in the village of Treigny.

(6) Visit the church (often referred to as the cathedral of Puisaye).

The fortified castle of Guédelon.

If you are a fan of castles, don't miss Ratilly. Its construction in Puisaye stone (ferruginous sandstone) will surprise you with its beauty. The builders of the fortified castle of Guédelon were inspired by Ratilly.