Vallery: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The historic landmarks in Vallery include the Château de Vallery. It was built in the 16th century and was formerly the residence of the Prince of Condé. The Château de Vallery complex, including its belvedere and fortified enclosure, was classified as a historic monument in 2001.

Those who choose Vallery for their own stay may plan to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Church of Saint Thomas of Canterbury was built between 1612 and 1614 on the initiative of Henri II de Condé. It was restored by Viollet-le-Duc in 1854. The mausoleum of Prince Henri II in the church is a work by Gilles Guérin. The Château de Vallery currently serves as a venue for weddings.

Landscape

The gardens of Vallery were classified as historic monuments in 1946. They include pools, canals, an embankment, and a monumental staircase and are considered a rare example of Renaissance garden art. Every summer, the gardens host cultural events.

Surroundings

The Musées de Sens museum is located in the wider regional surroundings of Vallery. The historic site of Abbaye de la Cour-Notre-Dame is located in the vicinity of Vallery.

The historic site of Abbaye de Sainte-Colombe de Saint-Denis-lès-Sens and the historic site of Pincevent are located in the wider regional surroundings of Vallery. The hills of Haut des Beautés and Mont Aiveu are also located in this wider regional area.

Other places: Villeneuve-L'archevêque, Bussy-Le-Repos, Fontenay-Sous-Fouronnes, Saint-Fargeau, Moulins-sur-Ouanne, Bléneau, Lainsecq, Champignelles.

For the higher-level travel overview: Yonne.