Nogent-sur-seine

Since 1983 the owners restore the castle built during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. They will surely tell you the story of its inhabitants with passion. Opening: from August 1st to September 30th. Outside free visit every day from 10 am to 12 and from 2 pm to 6 pm. Inside visit on Wednesday and Saturday at 3 pm. Visit of the museum dedicated to rural art on request. Groups (minimum 12 persons) are welcomed all year round on request. Fee: 5? per person to visit the castle, 5? per person to visit the museum. Groups: 3? per person to visit the castle or the museum.

The town of Villenauxe-la-Grande has a remarkable heritage in the art of earthenware and ceramics. Since 1850 clay mineworkers (called "grey faces") and ceramic manufacturers (nicknamed "white buttocks") carry on their exceptional know-how. Clay mines are no longer used but artists remain in the area. Discover this fabulous story through pictures, films, tools ?in a free of charge exhibition. Schedule: from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 am and from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm. On Sunday and Monday from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Groups on appointment.

Alcuin, minister of Charlemagne, Joan of Navarre, Claude Bouthillier of Chavigny, the Prince of Saxe, Napoléon the 1st and his mother Laetitia, Casimir Perier, President of the Republic... All those characters moved in and embellished Pont-sur-Seine. You will discover the church of the 12th century, fully painted by Philippe of Champaigne and Lesueur.

The church was built during the 12th century by the monks of Saint-Denis Abbey. The roman church was widely destroyed during the religious wars. The existing bell tower and vaults were rebuilt during the 17th century. The original paintings which formerly covered the entire church were hidden with white during the 18th century according to the religious rule of that time. However you may still admire some remaining parts of the original paintings, found in 1973, representing mainly animals. Have a look at a retable representing the legend of Santa Claus, patron of the bargees working in Marnay-sur-Seine and painted in the 16th century.