Courson les Carrières, a land of stone

St. Peter’s Church

St. Peter’s Church is mentioned as early as the 6th century. It was burned by the Calvinists in 1567, rebuilt and dedicated in 1583 to Saint Pierre, then besieged by the troops of the League in 1587 and delivered by the Duke of Nevers.

Church of Saint Pierre in Courson les Carrières © Radio France
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Church of Saint Pierre in Courson les Carrières
Church of Saint Pierre in Courson les Carrières © Radio France
Karine Decalf

In the 19th century, the portal was remodeled… Excavations revealed the presence of 6 sarcophagi dating from the 7th and 8th centuries.

Reconnect 89

Reconnect 89 is an associative company specialized in return to work.

Renouer 89 agency in Courson les Carrières
Renouer 89 agency in Courson les Carrières © Radio France
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Reconnect 89, Isabelle Joachina and Blandine Jozon
Reconnect 89, Isabelle Joachina and Blandine Jozon © Radio France
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The Courson les Carrières agency is located at 12, place du château.

The Mini Restaurant

Castle Square in Courson les Carrières, “The Mini Restaurant” lives up to its name!

The mini restaurant in Courson les Carrières
The mini restaurant in Courson les Carrières © Radio France
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Josiana and Patrick welcomes you around 4 tables of 4 and a terrace for sunny days. A traditional and “homemade” cuisine restaurant with menus at 12 and 19 euros with cheese and dessert.

Josiane and Patrice welcome you to the Mini Restaurant in Courson les Carrières
Josiane and Patrice welcome you to the Mini Restaurant in Courson les Carrières © Radio France
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“A little corner without fuss where the dishes are prepared and served with the heart and the smile of the owners. A place worth visiting.” We love… A tip: Book!

Auguste Dusautoy, the tailor of Napoleon III

Born in 1810 in Courson les Carrières, Auguste Dusautoy made a fortune in costume making. A tailor based in Paris, he is friends with Napoleon III who will entrust him with his wardrobe but also the market for military uniforms for the imperial army.

Cartoon by Auguste Dusautoy
Cartoon by Auguste Dusautoy

Having become a wealthy businessman, he will not forget Courson les Carrières where he enlarged his father’s house to install a home for the elderly.

The tomb of Auguste Dusautoy in Courson les Carrières
The tomb of Auguste Dusautoy in Courson les Carrières © Radio France
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General councilor of Yonne, he asks death to be buried in the cemetery of Courson les Carrières.

“The Chocolate Farm” at Merry Sec

5 km from Courson les Carrières, in the village of Merry Dry, Julie and Olivier are producers of free-range poultry. AT “The Chocolate Farm” you will find hens, guinea fowl, barbarism ducklings, geese, capons and chickens that roam over more than 3 hectares.

Julie from the Chocolate Farm in Merry Sec
Julie from the Chocolate Farm in Merry Sec © Radio France
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Sales at the farm: Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and other days by appointment

Market sales: Auxerre on Friday morning and Joigny on Saturday morning.

The Chocolate Farm in Merry Sec
The Chocolate Farm in Merry Sec © Radio France
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