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Watermills and fords between the Agréau and the Branlin
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.78 mi
+223 ft
-226 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-les-Genêts (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 82.
At the start, the Botanical Garden, created by the children of the village school, sets the scene; you will pass through it on both the outward and return journeys. Thereafter, amongst valleys and plains, you’ll discover the wash houses of Tannerre-en-Puisaye, the Ferrier de la Garenne, followed by the mills and fords, all of which will enhance this Poyaudin route.
Le Ferrier de la Garenne - Tannerre-en-Puisaye
Visorando Member2.43 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Visit the Ferrier de Tannerre-en-Puisaye, one of the largest in France, dating back to Gallic times.
Fords and heritage of Tannerre-en-Puisaye
7.84 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
After crossing the various fords on the Branlin, passing through beautiful wooded moors and walking alongside hedges, the Ferrier de Tannerre reveals itself in the shade of this forest, which was exploited for its iron ore in Gallo-Roman times. Travel back in time and into a natural space that is still unspoilt!
The Tannerroise walk and the Moulin de Béon
4.10 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
This lovely little hike offers some beautiful crossings. Ideal for enjoying yourself to the fullest with your family.
Le Gué de la Musse
8.39 mi
+171 ft
-144 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champignelles (Yonne)
Marked hike No. 73.
A beautiful hike around Louesme, crossing wooded areas such as the Bois de Beaurain, the Bois Barbet, the Bois de Bréau, the Bois de Pimelle and the Bois des Frins, not to mention the beautiful Étang d'Annebaude in its green setting.
The Moulin Rouge and the Château du Fort
Tourist office
5.45 mi
+308 ft
-299 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Mézilles (Yonne)
Signposted route N°69.In this village, known for bric-a-brac, the sunken paths are all the rage! A guaranteed immersion in nature.Mézilles is one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" villages.
Walk in Ronchères
0.72 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
A short walk connecting the village’s two beautiful heritage sites: Saint-Fiacre Church, whose chancel vault features a beautiful mural depicting the four evangelists, and a lovely wash house built in the bed of the Ru de Septfonds.
La Haie Brûlée
4.57 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 84
A hike through lush green countryside, starting from one of the villages in the Puisaye-Forterre mural network.
La balade Grandchampoise et la Bougauderie
3.98 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Grandchamp (Yonne) (Yonne)
A beautiful view lies ahead, with some uphill and downhill sections. Don’t miss the lovely views between points (3) and (4) and between points (6) and (7).
The Friends of Harpignies Trail
2.39 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privé (Yonne) (Yonne)
A route focused on painting with Le Michel-Ange des Arbres. Around twenty representations of Henri Harpignies' paintings line this walk among the trees, sunken paths and viewpoints of Puisaye.Saint-Privé is listed as one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" (villages of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté).
Camerolle
5.62 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privé (Yonne) (Yonne)
Starting from the heart of the village, dominated by the spire of Saint-Privat Church, set off to explore the sunken paths and then the farmland dotted with flint, before returning – still amidst this man-made landscape – along the Rigole de Saint-Privé.
The Sainte-Reine Chapel in Villiers-Saint-Benoît
4.21 mi
+246 ft
-220 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Benoît (Yonne)
Marked hike No. 102.
This little path, which smells of hazelnuts as Mireille sang, has more of a scent of hornbeam and humus in the undergrowth. It is very pleasant to discover the beautiful landscape with its pollarded trees and hedges that shade much of the route.
Le Bois Planté
9.52 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Benoît (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 103.
Surrounded by woods and forests, Villiers-Saint-Benoît is rich in water, with its springs, streams and the River Ouanne, which flows through the valley floor. The largest water reserve is located underground and, via interconnected distribution networks, supplies a large proportion of the homes in this region.
Walk in Saint-Fargeau
1.38 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
A walk to perhaps round off the day with a visit to the castle and/or the museum. As you wander through the streets, you’ll see medieval houses, wash houses, the old market hall, and you’ll often cross the Ruisseau du Bourdon.
Le Moulin Fleury
4.30 mi
+315 ft
-292 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 113.The historic centre of Saint-Fargeau and a nature walk are the main attractions of this outing.From the red-brick castle to the murals of the Sainte-Anne Chapel, via the Loing river, this is a bucolic walk.
Murals in Puisaye – Sainte-Anne, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Fiacre
18.23 mi
+640 ft
-633 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
La Puisaye: not just blue and green in the landscape, but also ochre in the subsoil. It is from this natural pigment that artists since the 12th century have adorned many of the region’s religious buildings. This walk allows you to discover three of the fifteen or so listed to date.A route along charming country lanes...
The Marchesian Route
8.71 mi
+243 ft
-259 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Marchais-Beton (Yonne)
Explore Marchais-Beton through its hamlets and lush countryside.
A small village in Burgundy situated in the central-western part of the Yonne department, on the border with the Loiret department.
Its economy is primarily based on agriculture.
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