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This is a part of the lake with a dam that you cycle over

Tours and events: https://www.chateau-de-st-fargeau.com

The church wasn't that interesting inside. There is quite a lot that needs to be renovated.

Artificial lake which, with its 220 Ha of surface, constitutes the largest lake of Puisaye, the region counting a multitude of them.

The origin of the castle dates back to the 11th century, but its current appearance is mainly the result of work carried out in the 15th century. It serves as the backdrop for a historic sound and light show. Jean d'Ormesson lived there part of his childhood. The town center of St Fargeau is rich in historical monuments, with the very beautiful St Férreol church and the Clock Tower which marks the entrance to the pedestrian (and cobbled...) streets.

These public washing places have almost all disappeared since the introduction of running water and washing machines. But it has survived here in Saint-Fergeau.

The “clock tower” or belfry, classified MH, is a fortified building at one of the old city gates. It is surmounted by a steeple restored in the 2000s, making an exact copy made compulsory by its very poor state of conservation. Its frame, including a succession of grooves leading to an octagonal plan, is particularly elaborate and a remarkable witness to the know-how of the time. (Source: Wikipedia)

The origins of the castle date back to the tenth century. Around 980, Heribert, the bishop of Auxerre, built a fortified hunting lodge. At the beginning of the 13th century, Jean de Toucy, a close confidant of Louis the Saint, built a pentagonal castle made of iron sandstone. His daughter married Thibaut de Bar in 1255. The House of Bar ruled the Puisaye countryside until the end of the Hundred Years' War, which drove them into bankruptcy. In 1450, the castle and lands became the property of the richest man in France at the time, Jacques Coeur. He was financier to King Charles VII of France. Shortly thereafter, Coeur was arrested and dispossessed by the Crown. In 1453, Antoine de Chabannes, a former soldier and close confidant of Joan of Arc, bought the entire property. As an enthusiastic military expert, he converted the first castle into a strong fortress. He covered the walls with a thick covering of bricks and built 6 massive and contemporary fortified towers at all corners.