Thury

Thury

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TownThuryFontenoy at 8 km (9 min)
Insee code89416Bouhy at 17.1 km (19 min)
Postcode89520Mézilles at 19.5 km (20 min)
Latitude47.5867140Ronchères at 19.8 km (21 min)
Longitude3.2940730Taingy at 22 km (23 min)
AltitudeFrom 222 to 328 metersDruyes-les-Belles-Fontaines at 25 km (25 min)
Surface23.22 km²Sementron at 31 km (31 min)
Population461 inhabitantsLeugny at 32 km (31 min)
Density20 inhabitants/km²Étais-la-Sauvin at 32 km (33 min)
Chief townAuxerre (at 38 km, 38 min)Lain at 33 km (32 min)
DepartmentYonneSougères-en-Puisaye at 33 km (34 min)
RegionBurgundySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Its location:
  • The village is located at the intersection of D3, D4 and D73. The access is performed only by road. The bus stop nearest to a daily bus to Auxerre and Paris is located in Saint-Sauveur, capital of the canton (7 km).
  • Contour lines give: for Thury, 225 m - known for the highest places: the Grands Moulins, 327.5 m - Justice, 327 m - the Moulin Buteau, 325 m - the Roichat, 303.6 m - the Bois de Mont, 301.2 m - Marchat, 292 m.
  • Highlights the area are at Tain, 338 m (relay turned on TNT in June 2007), Perreuse, 373 m, and the old mill of the Mountain Alouettes, 366.8 m.
  • Thury is part of the geological region called the recent naming Forterre. The key Puisaye Forterre, which is historically an area identified.
  • The Roman road from Auxerre to Entrains forms the boundary between the towns of Thury and Sougères-en-Puisaye.
  • History:
  • The village is known since the sixth century as the Tauriacus. Since then, its name has changed several times to take forever in the Renaissance its present name.
  • First event of local importance lorsqu'entre 21 and 24 June 841, Charles the Bald, grand son of Charlemagne established his camp on the hill of Roichat (deformation of King Charles) before the Battle of Fontenoy-en-Puisaye of June 25 841: "There Periya la flor de France - E baronz UTU MEILLOR - As found paenz earth - void of gent, good to conquer -..." (Nithard, historian).
  • During the Hundred Years War, the village was looted by an armed gang and the population decimated in a field called from Cree in reference to the screams of people.
  • From the stone sarcophagi, some of which contained the skeletons were discovered in localities the Coffins, the Fosse-aux-Priests, Cree, and the Valley of the Cross.
  • The church has found a time Crisenon Abbey, the earth is a stronghold of the Lordship of Druyes. In the late 15th century, the church was within the abbey of St Lawrence Cosne (Order of St. Augustine), while the land was part of our possessions Puisaye Antoine de Chabannes, Count of Dammartin en Goële, Baron Toucy and Perreuse, Lord of St Fargeau, Puisaye and other places.

SIGHTSEEING
  • The church of Saint-Julien:
  • Listed building by order of August 4, 1970, the church of Saint-Julien Brioude is Gothic with some elements of the early Renaissance. The present church was built on the site and around an old building, 2 to 3 phases of work between the last quarter of the 15th century and the first quarter of the 16th century.
  • The "massive Western", built between the very late 15th century and 1521, is exceptional for a village. It consists of a Gothic portal and facade of the north aisle with its stately door. The contract awarded, July 9, 1521, between Anthony Mason CAS and "ymagier" François Faulconnier sculptures on the portal, referred to by various authors (Abbot Jean Lebeuf, etc..), Is kept in the departmental archives of Auxerre. There is "market is ... to do his business life of St. John in eight stories to the gate of the church of Thury like Ymagis nine are at the gate of the church of Auxerre ... ". The original doors of the gate, the characteristics of the Renaissance, is kept as is.
  • The library with over 4000 volumes in equity, contribute to the promotion of culture. Custodian of the county library, it provides access to over 150,000 books.
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MonumentsChurch Saint-Julien

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every day except Monday summer, opening the church access to the lapidary and the panorama of the tower from 15h to 18h.
  • Frequently Asked seeds in February, as close as 25.
  • Academy of Music Thury in early August: concerts in the churches of Canton.
  • Feast Day of St. Julien, the third Sunday in August.
  • Heritage Days, visit historical and architectural tour of the village (2 hours) and opening of several sites (press, blacksmith shop, town hall, cadastre of 1825, church and bell tower, etc.)..
  • Club Seniors Club "Spring still" participating in various events within the community and organizes for its members each year, several trips to cultural vocation.
  • Le P'tit Thurycois, communal journal - 4 issues a year.
  • Every 5 years, a pageant given by thurycois, traces the "heyday" of Thury.
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The church and its portal Thury 1521
  
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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Wednesday 6 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Chambres de Grangette    
9.3
Thury
Come discover the charm of the countryside on our goat farm in a separate house of propriétaire. 3 rooms welcome you, including 2 at the floor: a 5 people family and one for 3 people...
Located in Thury55 € the double room 
La maison poyaudine  
Mézilles
Nathalie receives you in his house in a quiet typical Puisaye Guédelon throw from the medieval castle in Burgundy and a few miles from the castle and Mézilles St. Fargeau. It offers...
Located 11.6 km from Thury63 € the double room 
Domaine de varenne    
8
Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye
Near the medieval site of guedelon, st. Amand Puisaye, Sophie and Patrick picoste offer 5 guest rooms including a family suite (all with shower or bath, basin and toilet) and a hearty...
Located 18 km from ThuryFrom 58 € to 130 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le Gîte des Grands Bois  
8.6
La Chapelle-Saint-André
The “gîte” is situated in the very nature, peacefully on the edge of the wood with a terrace bordering a huge garden place with trees. To your disposition you'll find 60 m². on a ground...
Located 18.8 km from Thury290 € per week 
La Mezienne = 'la sièste de midi'  
9.2
Lindry
In the countryside, to 12 km from the town of Auxerre. Independent house near the owner's house, surrounded by gardens and fields, in an impasse of a small hamlet. Restored in 2001...
Located 26 km from ThuryFrom 340 € to 420 € per week 
Bienvenu dans notre Gîte Le Cormier  
9.8
Champcevrais
Spend a pleasant stay in our cottage for Cormier The 4 / 5 pers. Profiter of calm, the the midst of nature rediscover the songs of birds, deer surprise and watch the night sky étoilé....
Located 30 km from ThuryFrom 230 € to 275 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping de la Courtillerie    
8
Saints
Shady, quiet, flat, sandy. Located ten minutes from the medieval site of Guedelon. A holiday in the countryside you will discover our region and its riches.
Located 8.1 km from Thury5.20 € per day 
Camping SalixCamp    
9.4
Entrains-sur-Nohain
Camping SalixCamp is a tiny structure 100% nature-oriented ecology. Guests are welcomed in a family atmosphere in the heart of a park decorated with wicker. Rest and change of scenery...
Located 13.7 km from Thury10.20 € per day 
Au Bois Joli *** camping de charme  
Andryes
Camping ‘Au Bois Joli' is a quiet family camping (three stars) with enough shadow and 95 spacious pitches, varying from 80 to 300 m². We are open from 1-4 untill 31-10. There is an...
Located 16 km from ThuryFrom 13.75 € to 20.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
L'auberge Des Sources     
8.7
Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines
L’Auberge des Sources is located in the heart of Burgundy, near the Chateau de Druyes Les Belles Fontaines. It has a traditional restaurant and offers free Wi-Fi access. The double,...
Located 10.4 km from ThuryRoom from 56 €
Le Relais de Fontenailles 
Fontenailles
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Located 13.7 km from ThuryRoom from 65 €
Hôtel les Grands Chênes     
8.5
Saint-Fargeau
Set in 12 acres of lush gardens with oak trees, Hôtel les Grands Chênes is a charming 19th century manor house. It offers spacious rooms and onsite bicycle rental. The guestrooms are...
Located 15.7 km from ThuryRoom from 85 €

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This 3-star hotel boasts excellent leisure facilities and a great location facing the centre of Auxerre, 7 minutes from the...
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