Fleury la Vallée, a hiking country.

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Raymond Berthillon

Raymond Berthillon, the famous ice cream maker from Île Saint-Louisin Paris, died in 2014 at the age of 90.

Raymond Berthillo,
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The famous Berthillon house in Paris
The famous Berthillon house in Paris
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Born in Fleury-la-Valléehe started with the bakery, in 1940, in Nitry. The Berthillon Housenow located on the Ile de la Citée in Paris, is a real reference in terms of delicacies and is known throughout the world.

Saint-Loup church

Saint Loup church in Fleury la Vallée built in the 15th century is disproportionate. It is the largest in the canton with nearly 45m long.

Church of Saint Loup in Fleury la Vallée
Church of Saint Loup in Fleury la Vallée © Radio France
– Karine Decalf

It had a turbulent history and in the 16th century it became a Protestant temple before becoming Catholic again at the time of the Counter-Reformation in the 17th century.

Church of Saint Loup in Fleury la Vallée
Church of Saint Loup in Fleury la Vallée © Radio France
– Karine Decalf
Church of Saint Loup in Fleury la Vallée
Church of Saint Loup in Fleury la Vallée © Radio France
– Karine Decalf

The Counter-Reformation which wishes it, voluntarily, in opposition to Protestant precepts; that is to say, beautiful, grandiose, worthy of God… “We must mark the spirit of the inhabitants!”

Michèle Porta, professional photographer

Since 1982 Michele Porta settled in as freelance photographer in Fleury la Vallée after having worked for numerous press agencies, newspapers and magazines.

Michele Porta, photographer
Michele Porta, photographer © Radio France
– Karine Decalf

She is the author of numerous exhibitions and works such as “Faces of Burgundy”a book published by “Le Cherche Midi éditor” in collaboration with “Les locales de Radio France”.

She regularly organizes photography courses open to all.

The restaurant “L’Envol” in Branches

The restaurant “The Flight” in Branches is the restaurant of theAuxerre-Branches airport where you can eat while enjoying the ballet of planes on the runway.

Restaurant l'Envol" at Branches airport
Restaurant l’Envol” at Branches airport © Radio France
– Karine Decalf
Frederic Roux, restaurant
Frédéric Roux, restaurant “L”Envol” in Auxerre Branches © Radio France
– Karine Decalf

A simple and generous cuisine homemade and made with local products … What more !

Asparagus from Fleury la Vallée

The land of Fleury la Vallée has always been market gardening …. A light and sandy soil that is perfect for growing asparagus.

Bunches of asparagus on the market in April
Bunches of asparagus on the market in April © Radio France
– Patrice Caillet

The GAEC Desmoutiers Breton in Branches.

GAEC Desmoutiers Breton is a goat farm that is part of the network ” Welcome to the farm “. More than 200 dairy goats produce a whole range of cheeses, but also delicious goat’s milk ice cream !

Gerard Breton and Noah
Gerard Breton and Noah © Radio France
– Karine Decalf
GAEC Breton Desmoutiers in Branches (89)
GAEC Breton Desmoutiers in Branches (89) © Radio France
– Karine Decalf

Products that you can find in the Farm shop, 10 rue Cadoux in Branches but also on the Yonne markets : Auxerre, Joigny, Saint Florentin, Migennes, Aillant sur Tholon and Appoigny.

cheeses from GAEC Desmoutiers Breton in Branches
cheeses from GAEC Desmoutiers Breton in Branches © Radio France
– Karine Decalf

A farm that you can also visit by appointment.


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