Discover Varennes-Lès-Narcy

These include architectural history, the Étang de Sourdes, cultural activities, a cycling tour and products from the Ferme des Aillots. These different areas of interest give you concrete points of reference for choosing a place to stay according to your interests.

Local history: church and château

The Église Saint-Martin is located on the outskirts of the village of Varennes-Lès-Narcy, by the Saint-Jean River. It dates from the 12th century and is a parish church; its nave was rebuilt in the 19th century. This means that an early date of origin and a later building phase for the nave can be found in the same building. If you are interested in the history of a place, it is useful to distinguish between the two dates: they do not refer to the same phase of the building’s history. Its parish function describes its religious role; the building phases, by contrast, relate to its architecture.

At Château de Passy-les-Tours, the remains are the focus. An order dated 28 June 1927 designated them as historical monuments. A decree dated 25 July 2018 classified the above-ground and underground remains, the footprint of the château and its moats. The two dates mark different stages in the protection process. The later stage specifies the scope precisely and explicitly includes underground remains, the footprint and the moats. This makes it possible to place the château’s heritage protection history in context using two specific dates.

Étang de Sourdes, culture and cycling

The Étang de Sourdes is a place for socialising and recreation in Varennes-Lès-Narcy and is one of the fishing spots listed in the Les Bertranges area. This offers two different points of interest: the pond as a place for recreation and fishing as a specific activity. If you would like to fish there, check the local fishing regulations.

Le Maquis de la Cave is an association based in Varennes-Lès-Narcy in the Nièvre department. It organises a programme of cultural activities, events and other initiatives that bring people together and encourage exchanges. This is a distinct cultural focus alongside the village’s architectural heritage. For cycling enthusiasts, the “Du château au moulin” cycling tour is also associated with Varennes-Lès-Narcy. This makes cycling another theme to consider when planning your stay.

Vegetables and asparagus from the Ferme des Aillots

The Ferme des Aillots sells vegetables directly, as well as fresh, tender and juicy asparagus. The produce is available at the farm and at markets in Nevers, Bourges and Cosnes; it is also occasionally available in Montargis. When planning your visit, it makes a difference whether you take the farm shop or one of the listed market locations into account. Montargis is mentioned only as an occasional place of sale. Direct sales add a specific selection of produce and places to buy it to the other local points of interest.

Discover more destinations: Thianges, Millay, Pougues-Les-Eaux, Rémilly, Saint-Malo-En-Donziois, Bitry, Dornecy, Donzy

For the regional travel overview: Nièvre.