"La Ferme de Chaouen", holiday cottage up to 20 people ! open all year round - Fulvy - Burgundy - Yonne - Tonnerrois - France
Château d´Ancy le Franc  Château de Nuits  Canal de Bourgogne
 

Surroundings - walks - leisure - food - shopping

Some walks for sight-seeing :

Ancy-le-Franc (2 km)
Along the Burgundian canal, the castle of Ancy-le-Franc is a perfect example of Italian Renaissance in France. Wash houses are found outside the usual tourist roads. 30 wash houses are spread in a 30 km radius (3 different trips are available at the tourist office) Hiking and mountain biking aficionados will definitely enjoy the many paths along the canal.

Tanlay (10 km)
Mostly known for its amazing castle that shelters a Centre of Contemporary Art is a worth while visit.

Noyers sur Serein (12 km)
One of the most beautiful villages of Burgundy : rosewood houses, winding streets and small squares that could only be found in movies!

Asnières en Montagne (12 km)
The castle of Rochefort : unique monument, rare French elements of the pre-renaissance period.

Montréal (30 km)
Magnificent fortified medieval village.

Chablis (30 km)
Known worldwide for its local wine, Chablisan ham and sausages.

In the Morvan Region (40 Km)

The little village of Vézelay ( Ste Madeleine Basilique).
The ancient Avalon cobblestones roads.
The magnificent Valleys of Cousin, to be discovered hiking or on a bike.

Leisure

Acrobatics Adventure Park, (Canoe and Tree Hopping) in Cry sur Armançon (12 km).
Art Galleries.
Hiking circuits, fishing and biking.
Tanlay´s 9 hole golf course.
Wine tasting and vineyards and cellars tour (Chablis, Epineuil, Irancy, Coulanges la Vineuse and St Bris).
Horseback riding at the equestrian centre of Bordes and Montbard (20 km).
Movies and public swimming pool of Tonnerre and Montbard (20 km).
"Le Styliss" Night club in Rouvray (30 km).
Tennis in Ancy-le-Franc.
Several classes and courses are available :
Yoga, corporal expression, dancing, singing and music.

Music (2007) :

From 2nd to the 22nd June : "The 3 Muses Festival" Dance, Plays, Classic music and Jazz in Avallon.
21st of June : Musical Day. Music festivals (Fêtes de la musique) in neighbouring villages. (Avallon and Auxerre).
From the 6th to the 8th July : "Roule ma Poule Festival", Modern Music in Avallon.
From the 28th June to the 1st of July : "Les Nuits Métisses", World Music Festival in Auxerre.
Start of July to the end of August: "Garçon, la Note", Café concerts of local bands in Auxerre.
From the 1st of July to the 26th of August : "Les *Fanfaronnades" (*Boasting). Street festival in Auxerre.
From the 1st of July to the 26th of August : Lyrical and Classical Festival de Noyers and Tonnerois. Auxerre and Tonnerois.
From the 6th to the 13th of July : Jazz Festival and World Music in Tonnerre.
All Year "Musicansy" : Classical Music in the castle of Ancy-le-Franc.
Every Monday night from 21.00, live Jazz at the "Auto Bar" in Auxerre.
Every Friday night from 21.00, live bands at the "Bar de la Piscine" in Auxerre.
Concerts and exhibitions in Auxerre.
Concert at the "Zenith" and "La Vapeur" in Dijon (100 km).

Food/Restaurants :

Hôtellerie du Centre in Ancy-le-Franc (2 km).
Le Petit Calin in Pacy sur Armançon (5 km).
La Tropical Pizzeria in Tonnerre (20 km).
Le Saint Père Inn in Tonnerre (20 km).
Le Marronnier Inn in Buffon (20 km).
Le Pot d´Etain at the Isle sur Serein (18 km).
L´Atre Inn in Quarré les Tombes (50 km).
Hôtellerie des Clos in Chablis (30 km).
L´Espérance - Marc Meneau (50 km).
Barnabé in Auxerre (60 km).

Shopping :

- The Markets

Tuesday mornings in Ravières (5 km).
Thursday mornings in Ancy-le-Franc (2 km).
Friday morning in Montbard (25 km) and Auxerre (60 km).
Saturday mornings in Tonnerre (20 km) and Avallon (35 km).
Sunday mornings in Chablis (30 km).

- Boot sales

These take place every spring and summer on Sunday in neighbouring villages.

- Shops

Town Centres of Tonnerre, Montbard, Avallon, Auxerre and Dijon.
Factory shop outlets in Troyes.
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