On a stroll in Perrigny sur Armançon

Perrigny sur Armançon is a charming little town in Yonne, located in Tonnerrois and a stone’s throw from the Côte d’Or.

A town crossed by the Canal de Bourgogne and the Armançon.

Water heritage

The riverArmançon est the main watercourse which crosses the commune.

Perrigny sur Armançon © Radio France
Karine Decalf

In the 19th century, village life changed with the construction of the Burgundy Canal which connects the Seine basin to the Rhône basin.

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“Charmelle’s friends”

“Charmelle’s friends” is the name of the Perrigny sur Armançon Festival Committee.

Association Friends of Charmelle © Radio France
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A cultural and leisure association created with the aim of promoting art and culture, as well as bringing people together around common passions such as local heritage, the practice of artistic or even sporting activities.

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Sylvain Gillot

In Perrigny sur Armançon, Sylvain Gillot is a farmer, shepherd, beekeeper and cabinetmaker. He defines himself as a “agri-sculptor” and a producer of material.

Farmer, cabinetmaker and beekeeper - Yonne Burgundy
Farmer, cabinetmaker and beekeeper – Yonne Burgundy © Radio France
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For example, he raises sheep, not to eat them but for their wool and eco grazing.

Sylvain Gillot
Sylvain Gillot © Radio France
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A philosophy of life that advocatesself-sufficiency and aestheticswhile being consistent and respecting humans, nature and animals.

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Saint Martin Church

The parish church Saint-Martin dates from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Saint Martin Church
Saint Martin Church © Radio France
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Catholic heritage bell tower choir parish church religion cult Monument stained glass stained glass Yonne 89 Burgundy
Catholic heritage bell tower choir parish church religion cult Monument stained glass stained glass Yonne 89 Burgundy © Radio France
Karine Decalf

The church is located at the northern end of the village, in the enclosure of the old cemetery. In front of the facade is a small square. Inside, it presents a very beautiful collection of paintings and statues.

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“Land of Isis”

Isis Gillot grew up in Perrigny-sur-Armançon between a farmer and craftsman father and an artist mother.

Yonne Burgundy
Yonne Burgundy © Radio France
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After studying tourism, at the age of less than 20 she launched into market gardening in search of autonomy by creating “Land of Isis” smarked

“Land of Isis” © Radio France
Karine Decalf

Today she offers her productions (vegetables, fruits, jams, etc.) on the steps and all Friday evenings in his shop in Perrigny sur Armançon.

She regularly organizes events such as garden meetings with other artists and artisans.

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