Francis Xavier of Saxony
Prince Xavier (1730-1806), younger of the house of Saxony, had a fairly eventful career. Crowned with military successes during the Seven Years’ War, he did not obtain the throne of Poland which he coveted.
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Brother of Dauphine Marie-Josephe of Saxony, he was also uncle of Kings Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X, Kings Charles IV of Spain and Ferdinand IV of Naples, Empress Marie-Louise, wife of Emperor Leopold II, and King Frederick Augustus I of Saxony.
He bought many lands in Egriselles le Bocage and in the neighboring towns. For example, he built the Château de Chaumot, which has since disappeared.
The gazette 89 editions
Rémi COUVIGNOU created “The Gazette 89” end of 2005. Originally, it was a question of offering a small magazine on the history and heritage of Yonne.
– Karine Decalf
Since 2012, “La Gazette 89” has been publishing historical novels based on elements, characters and real circumstances in the history of Yonne.
– Karine Decalf
The duck in the bocage
“The duck in the bocage” in Egriselles le Bocage is a traditional restaurant specializing in South West cuisine.
– Karine Decalf
We enjoy duck of course, but also lamb shanks or prawns and squid. Without forgetting the homemade cassoulet…
– Karine Decalf
Quality products at very reasonable prices to enjoy in a tastefully decorated room or on the very nice terrace, all in the colors of the South West.
– Karine Decalf
The Commandery of the Hospitallers of Marsangy
In the hamlet of Rousseau in the commune of Marsangy once stood a hospital commander.
– Karine Decalf
It was in 1150 that Pierre de Courtenay, brother of Louis VII, founder of Villeneuve sur Yonne donated his land to the Hospitaller Brothers of Saint John of Jerusalem.
The Marais Garden in Marsangy
The swamp garden is a organic vegetable farm which offers you throughout the year some 50 different vegetables, which represents almost 200 varieties.
– Karine Decalf
All plants are produced on site
– Karine Decalf
The Jardin du Marais opens the doors of its greenhouse every Saturday morning from 9am to 12pm. You can buy vegetables there and pick up your prepaid vegetable basket on subscription.
– Karine Decalf
The Jardin du Marais also delivers baskets of vegetables to 2 AMAPPs: AMAPP Verdeau, in Villevallier and AMAPP des baskets bio du Gâtinais, in Chéroy