The charm of the Vanne valley or the towns of Chigy, Les Sièges et Vareilles

The Sieges: the circular ditch

The ditch that surrounds the town seats, is a circular defensive ditch dug in the Middle Ages to protect the town. It was hollowed out at the foot of fortifications and was filled with water and brambles. The region was heavily impacted by the 100 Years War as well as the Wars of Religion.

Chigy: The mill bar

In the heart of the village of Chigy, Valérie and Vincent welcome you at “Bar du Moulin”. *

A charming café de Pays which offers you a menu of real cuisine for lunch at 14 euros including, starter, main course, cheese and dessert.

Chigy: The sources of the Vanne

Since the 19th century, the sources of the Vanne situated at Chigy, supply water The city of Paris.

In compensation, the City of Paris proposed to improve the living environment of the inhabitants of the town by building a laundry and a sheep wash.

Vareilles: The maquis of Vareilles

Since 2006, the Maquis of Vareilles, Art-Broc-Café, is a country café located in the town of Vareilles. In this bistro like no other, Christine and Lionel also offer a bookstore and a grocery store of local and fair trade products.

Throughout the year, the Maquis of Vareilles also offers concerts, meetings, exhibitions and regular meetings books, games, goguettes, etc … ..

The Seats: The Chaudron farm

TO The Chaudron farm at the Headquarters, Sebastien miller are breeders of organic pork. He sells the meat and sausages of his pigs directly, and more recently the cured meats.

Its products are on sale, among others, at the farm and at the store “The short circuit 89” in Villeneuve sur Yonne