Noyers-sur-Serein
South east of Auxerre in the Yonne department of Burgundy, Noyers (full name Noyers-sur-Serein) is a village in the pretty setting of the Chablis countryside on the banks of the River Serein.
Noyers is a very attractive village, with a well-preserved 15th century medieval centre, which successfully creates the impression that you have entered into another era (despite the presence of a couple of small supermarkets!)
Numerous traditional colombage and stone houses cluster behind the fortified gates and towers that give access to the town of which 19 of the original 23 are still standing.
Other things to note in Noyers include the town hall, the church of Notre-Dame, the 19th century lavoir (public linen washing area) and the remains of a castle. In total there are 78 classified historic monuments in the town!
Within the walls there are a few streets to explore, each as impressive as the next, with the half-timbered old houses bending under the weight of the centuries. There are also a sprinkling of cafes etc, and a small number of 'gift shops',
Outside the fortified walls, you can walk first along the river bank, to see the remains of the old castle, and also get a different perspective on the town itself - along with the chance to see more beautiful buildings poised above the ramparts.
To see the lavoir (and a very scenic view along the river) walk straight out along the road from the main town entrance gate.
The church meanwhile is not quite in the medieval centre, but is close by. Unusual, because in most medieval setlements the church is at the heart of the village. (Perhaps the centre of Noyers has moved a little over the centuries? The church is still within the fortifications.)
There is also an important museum of Naive Art in the village, which is a classified 'most beautiful village of France.
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Visitor comments for Noyers
"We stayed at the Chateau Archambault just outside the town which was very picturesque; we ate at Le Millesime in the medieval centre which was excellent."
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Tourist Classifications for Noyers-sur-Serein
- Most beautiful villages in France
Places to visit near Noyers-sur-Serein, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Noyers-sur-Serein.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
21 km: Ancy-le-Franc castle (castle) 25 km: Avallon (Town) 25 km: Chablis (Burgundy town) 18 km: Montreal (attractive village) 19 km: Tanlay castle (castle) 18 km: Tonnerre (Town) 37 km: Vezelay (World Heritage Site)
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