Chichery, or “Happiness is in the meadow”

Saint Laurent church

A church dating from the 13th, early 14th century which has undergone many modifications.

Chichery church © Radio France
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In August 1944, the explosion of the ammunition camp of Chemilly destroyed most of the stained glass windows.

Chichery church
Chichery church © Radio France
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The three windows of the choir represent the crucifixion and they are remarkable for their originality. It was a master glassmaker from Paris who carried out the work.

The lavender workshop

“Lavender Workshop” de Chichery is an association which has set itself the goal of cultivating lavender in the commune of Chichery.

Alain Chatté, president of the association "The lavender workshop"
Alain Chatté, president of the “Lavender workshop” association © Radio France
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The members produce lavandin water and lavandin essence without forgetting these little cushions filled with lavender which perfume our cupboards so pleasantly!

Lavandin essential oil and lavender floral water
Lavandin essential oil and lavender floral water © Radio France
Karine Decalf

The lavender workshop is present on the Chichery market every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. village square and don’t miss the open house of the association on Sunday April 3 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the town hall. Free entry.

Vines and wine in Chichery

In the past, the vine was very present on the slopes of Chichery.

The cross of Saint Vincent in Chichery
The cross of Saint Vincent in Chichery © Radio France
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Totally destroyed by phylloxera in the 19th century, it remains today in the memory of Chicherians and Chicherians thanks to the presence of a saint vincent cross and the existence of Saint Vincent Committee.

The GAEC of Chichery

The GAEC of Chichery is a group of farmers created 50 years ago by 8 farmers to reduce work strain.

The GAEC of Chichery
The GAEC of Chichery © Radio France
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Romain Pichon, the GAEC of Chichery
Romain Pichon, the GAEC of Chichery © Radio France
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Today it is the oldest GAEC in Yonne. He specializes in themilk-cereal farm and raises a hundred cows of the Prim’Holstein breed.

The farmer’s wife of Chichery

Sylvie Pichon, “The farmer’s wife of Chichery” transforms milk from the GAEC de Chichery into delicious yogurts distributed in particular in schools in Yonne.

Sylvie Pichon,
Sylvie Pichon, “The farmer’s wife of Chichery” © Radio France
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Handcrafted production and varied flavors thanks to natural flavors or fruit puree. We love !

The yoghurts of
Yogurts from “La fermière de Chichery” © Radio France
Karine Decalf

Products available at the Chichery market every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the village square and on the shelves of some major brands in Yonne (bi1, ATAC, Leclerc, Cora, etc.)


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