Visit of the castle of Montigny in Puisaye

Name: Visit of the castle of Montigny in Puisaye
Start: 2022-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de Montigny-Perreux

A 64 ha park to discover on foot, by bike or on horseback

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

Conditions

€5

Aurélien Pécot

The origin of the castle of Montigny dates back to the 17th century. Behind the castle’s stables, the Montigny earthenware factory operated from 1735, then destroyed after the Revolution. The castle of Montigny was listed as a Historical Monument in 1997. This place is ideal for a charming cultural discovery, enjoy long shady walks, on foot, by bike or on horseback.

About the location

Château de Montigny-Perreux

89120 Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye

Yonne
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

The castle has a horseshoe plan and is punctuated by four circular towers. On the posterior facade, there is a beautiful carved terracotta pediment. The front façade was modified at the beginning of the 20th century by the construction of a large polygonal tower. The Estampes family, which acquired this property in 1836, largely transformed the interiors. Behind the stables of the castle, the pottery of Montigny operated from 1735 to 1812 and was destroyed after the Revolution. In 1997, the facades and roofs of the castle, the gate and its gate, the prospect alley connecting the castle to the entrance gate were inscribed to the Historical Monuments. Visit of the park, the common and the castle from 10h to 18h.