Old Castle of Noyers-sur-Serein

Built before the 11th century by the lords of Noyers, the castle was fortified at the end of the 12th century by Hugues de Noyers, bishop of Auxerre: triple ramparts, 27 towers, 5 drawbridges over 8 hectares. One of the most powerful castles of Bourgogne. Admiral de Coligny stayed there. In 1599, Henri IV ordered its destruction to end the Wars of the Ligue. Only majestic ruins remain, overlooking the medieval village of Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France. In late July the site hosts the Gargouillosium, a stone-carving festival.