Annay-Sur-Serein: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Annay-sur-Serein reveals its history through several clearly recognisable architectural and artistic works. The parish church of Saint-Pierre has a choir and side chapels dating from the 16th century; its bell tower dates from 1770. The church is characterised by its longitudinal rectangular floor plan, its three-sided, rib-vaulted choir, and a cornice with raised grotesque decoration.

When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Annay-sur-Serein.

Culture

The parish church houses a triptych depicting a Calvary scene with two donors, the Annunciation and the Adoration of the Shepherds. The exterior depicts Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

The Saint-Germain Chapel dates from the 16th century and was restored in 1855. It has two rib-vaulted bays with sculpted decoration on the keystones and corbels.

The Château de Moutot was built in the 16th century and remodelled from 1852 onwards. Access to its courtyard is through a 16th-century portal. This portal was listed as a historic monument by decree of 17 May 2011.

Another feature of the village is the Perrigny washhouse in Annay-sur-Serein, a rectangular building open on one long side by three arcades. Another aspect of local craftsmanship is represented by Toujours plus loin, a workshop producing custom-made leather goods using French and Italian leather.

Nature

Annay-sur-Serein is located within the ZNIEFF Vallée du Serein entre Maligny et Annay. The valley landscape includes hedgerow meadows, riverside woodland, wetlands, watercourses and wooded slopes.

Cycling route

The Véloroute du Serein runs through the Serein Valley, a signposted 53-kilometre cycling route between Sainte-Vertu and Sauvigny-le-Bois.

More village pages: La Belliole, Saint-Privé, Lézinnes, Savigny-sur-Clairis, Sennevoy-Le-Bas, Champignelles, Sommecaise, Diges

For the overarching travel overview: Yonne.