Saint-Cyr-les-Colons

His church dedicated to St Cyr and his mother St. Julitta, two martyrs who were highly revered in the region, reveals the heritage jewel of the town. It dates from the twelfth century, built on a site that had been occupied since the seventh century by a monastery under St. Germain Abbey Auxerre. The twelfth century were preserved the nave and choir of pure Romanesque style, as evidenced by arched windows, and capitals with vegetal decoration beautifully made. In this period were also preserved defensive elements, the village then being strengthened: thus notices a stunner at the front. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the building was equipped with a Gothic transept and side chapels. Renovated in the eighteenth century, protected as historical monuments, the Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte benefits since 2002 of restoration campaigns. A stained glass renovation project has also been initiated.

It also houses furniture and works classified: a processional cross in silver and gilded wooden altar of the eighteenth, stone sculptures representing the Virgin and Child and St. Julitta (XVII), wooden statues and sculptures included St. Cyr and Christ (XVIII) or a crucifix in ivory and wood (XVII).

Offering also a quality acoustics, the church regularly hosts concerts. Free tour. Information +33 3 86 41 40 83 or +33 3 86 72 92 00.

In the village, we also observe old houses with typical architecture of Burgundy and some said elements of small heritage, as a well-preserved washhouse.

Next up to pleasant walks, including cultivated areas but also woodlots of Provenchère and St. Cyr. Routes can obviously lead to the hillsides of neighboring Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Préhy or Chablis. But in the same town, you can also pause tasting in several areas including vineyards are operated in neighboring localities. Maps and information +33 3 86 72 92 00.

The third Sunday in June, flea-in the center of the village and carnival.