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mariev Says: 400 years ago, Noyers was mostly known for its strengthened castle, built between the Xth and the XIIth century. The castle - of a triangular shape - was built on the slopes and the top of a timbered spur, bordered east and west by the Serein. In 1599, Henri IV, king of...
mariev Says: From the former 23 towers (during the middle age), 19 remain along with parts of the fortifications' walls along the Serein.One tower can be visited and contains a dispatch of medieval armours : la tour de défense des remparts (the fortifications' tower - 7 bis rue des...
mariev Says: Noyers sur Serein is classified 'un des plus beaux villages de France' (one of France's prettiest villages). The old town is characteristic with its well preserved (and/or sometimes restored) medieval (some date back from the 15th century) timbered houses.The place is...
La Petite Poche: A superb holiday home in a mediæval setting
philipraby Says: Petite Maison La Poche is a delightful stone house situated just outside the ramparts of the mediæval village of Noyers in Burgundy.The house is perfect for a couple or ideal for a small family, and has been tastefully decorated and refurbished to a high standard with many...
Restaurant de la Vieille Tour: Inexpensive and excellent food
Beausoleil Says: A young man from Amsterdam and his girlfriend are running this restaurant adjacent to the city gate / tower. We wandered in by default; it's the first restaurant you see past the gate. We were so glad we did. There wasn't a lot of menu choice but the food was excellent and...
mariev Says: Noyers sur Serein doesn't have a railway station The closest train stations are Tonnerre (20 km) and Montbard (TGV - 30km).From there, you can take a taxi or to rent a car (there is a SIXT agency in Montbard, none in Tonnerre) or even a bike: the area is pretty with small...
mariev Says: In summer, the old town becomes pedestrian on sundays and no cars are allowed in the section delimited by the medieval gates between 10h30 and 18h.There is a large free parking lot just a bit further, behind the 'Salle polyvalente' (signed).
mariev Says: Sun dials are rather common in Burgundy.This one, situated on the former college's wall (across the musee d'art naif) is dated from 1830.
mariev Says: Like so many villages in the area (there is a tour of them), Noyers has a recently renovated washhouse. It's originality lies in the wooden structure inside.
mariev Says: The Notre Dame church was built in the XVth century in the gothic flamboyant style. The plan features a triple nef. The inside is dark, not especially interesting in itself but fits nicely in the local atmosphere.The church is situated at the limit of the old town, rue de...
mariev Says: One of the main local activities is fishing.Carrps are abundant in the tame and clear waters of the Serein (and in the nearby Armançon). Fishing rod, bait, net.Some people use small boats but many are fishing from the banks.
For more informations about Noyers sur Serein
mariev Says: The tourists officeOffice du tourisme de Noyers sur Serein22, place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 89310 NOYERS-SUR-SEREINtel. 03.86.82.66.06fax : 03.86.82.66.06mail : si-noyers@wanadoo.frOpen from 10h to 13h and from 14 h to 18 h every day from June 1 to September 30 (monday to...
Lilasel Says: Noyers-sur-Serein is called "one of the most beautiful villages of France". Noyers is a medieval city with 13th, 14th, 15th centuries half-timbered houses with sculpted pinacles and corbelled constructions. There are plenty of simple wonders in Noyers, which can be...
Lilasel Says: Rising on a plateau, along the meander of a river, Noyers-sur-Serein shows the medieval face of a fortified city. Noyers-sur-Serein is still protected by its walls and 16 towers. You can enter through 3 fortified gates : porte de Tonnerre, Porte Venoise, Porte Peinte.
Lilasel Says: Noyers is just a miracle which has been preserved...
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A well preserved medieval village
With its medieval timbered houses (mostly fro the 15th century), Noyers sur Serein has been classified 'One of the 100 most beautiful villages in France', and yes, it's a very pretty one.
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