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Place to discover the craft of stained glass, housed in the former Ervy-le-Châtel prison built in 1833. The exhibition spaces and fun-educational workshops allow you to understand all the stages of stained glass creation. Screening of films on the profession of master glassmaker and on the churches of the Pays d'Armance. The Maison du Vitrail d'Armance offers to discover the emblematic places of Ervy-le-Châtel thanks to a visit on a digital tablet. Three existing versions: adults, children and in English. The tablets can be rented freely during the opening hours of the Maison du stained glass (1€ for the rental of a tablet).

Located between the forest massifs of Chaourçois and the Othe forest, Ervy-le-Châtel has many charms. The village takes its name from the local lord who ruled this stronghold until the 9th century: the Ervy family. The Armance flows at the foot of the town. There is also a feudal mound nearby. These are probably the ruins of the original castle.

Hamlet on the Burgundy Canal. The Château de Percey was built in the 17th century and inhabited by a countess; it was bought in September 2021 and transformed into a gîte.

This church was built in the 19th century and combines brick and stone in a Gothic style. It has a high bell tower-porch that can be seen from afar. The church is located in the heart of the Pays d'Othe, a rural region with forests and fields. You can enjoy the natural landscapes and the tranquility of the village. The church is also near the Ancre River, where there is a renovated washhouse. You can also explore the neighboring hamlets of Bercenelle, Concise and Vallée.

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At the statue of the namesake Paul Bert you will find a small balcony from which you can enjoy the view of the old town in peace.

The cathedral is open for tours during the day and this is not to be missed! It is a major work of French Gothic architecture and impresses with its high, light-flooded vaults and colorful windows. "The cathedral is located in the center of the old town on a hill above the Yonne. Saint-Étienne was begun in 1215. Today's Gothic cathedral is the fifth building on this site. In 1567 the Huguenots sacked the city and the cathedral, which necessitated repairs, particularly to the choir glazing. The French Revolution caused countless damage to the building and its furnishings. The goldsmith's work was melted down, the church was transformed into a temple of reason, and the important statue of the suffering Stephen on the high altar only escaped destruction because it was turned into a suffering Marat in the bath. In 1840 Prosper Mérimée placed the cathedral under monument protection. Extensive restoration work took place throughout the 19th century." Much more about the history here: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathedrale_von_Auxerre

The original tower, also called Tour Gaillarde, was part of a Gallo-Roman fortification and was often restored, expanded and elevated over the centuries. A city gate was built based on this tower in 1483, which also housed a prison. There is a small market on the square in front of the tower, at least on Saturdays, where you can buy regional food. A sight that stands out from the many buildings in the city that are worth seeing.