Brienon-sur-Armançon

Built between the 16th and 18th centuries, the collegiate church of Saint-Loup then took place on the ruins of an older church, of which little is known (remains). It reveals to its visitors a very beautiful architectural mix: it is however essentially from the Renaissance period. A classic porch has been added; would it have been built by the great Nicolas Ledoux who worked for the Yonne. Inside, you can see several objects classified as Historical Monuments such as a stone statue of Saint Sebastian from the 16th century, a statue of a blessing bishop from the 18th century or a painting of the Martyrdom of Sainte-Catherine from the 18th century as well. Beautiful 16th century stained glass windows from the Trojan school are listed.

Now transformed into a reception center for holidays for children and teenagers, the Château de l'Armançon was originally the property of the Archbishop. Partly restored in the 16th century, it was extensively transformed in 1870.

While strolling through the town, you can also appreciate its large washhouse built in 1762, the Poterne washhouse, one of the few in the Yonne built before the French Revolution. Listed as a Historic Monument, it reveals a very beautiful framework.

Two other washhouses are present in the municipality of Brienon-sur-Armançon: place Emile Drominy and at the port.

Installed in the attic of the town hall in 1835, the theater was closed for nearly a century, before undergoing major restoration in 2009. Unique in its location and its symbolic decorations, it notably presents a canvas painted representing an initiation to knowledge. Now called Théâtre Perché, shows are regularly offered there by reservation, by the ALTP association.

The markets are held on Sunday mornings and entertainment is regularly organized there. Every month, the Bouy Vieux farm organizes a local produce market.

A fireworks display is organized every August.

In summer, many events are organised: dance evening, concert in the square of the library, fishing competition, guided tours, exhibitions at the wash house of the Poterne...

The first weekend of September the patronal feast is held. Every year, at the beginning of September, Brienon hosts the Supercross, where thousands of people come to see this grandiose spectacle.

Multi-cultural festival, Forestival offers entertainment for children and families at the end of August.

A semi-nocturnal Christmas market takes place in December.

• From 31 may to 2 june 2024
• Chemin des Morillons
• Live arts festival for young people. Theatre, music, minuscule circus, literature, artistic workshops, culture and ecology.

The small town associated with Bligny en Othe is worth the detour with to discover a wash house on the Ru de Bord, whose source a few hundred meters upstream is "magical". The church, which has a 12th century porch, is also essentially Renaissance (a beautiful washbasin).