Châtel-Censoir: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture and history

The Church of Saint-Potentien in Châtel-Censoir was founded in the 11th century by the lords of Montréal. After fires in 1448 and 1470, it was partially rebuilt in the 16th century. The church has an 11th-century crypt and choir, possibly from the 13th century, as well as a nave with four bays from the 16th century.

The upper town of Châtel-Censoir contains residential buildings from the 16th to the 18th century, which were often remodelled. From the mid-16th century onwards, the lower town was associated with timber rafters, the “compagnons de rivière” (“river companions”). The main construction phase of Lock 58, called Magny, on the Canal du Nivernais in Châtel-Censoir dates from the 19th century.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Châtel-Censoir plans their trip around this location.

Townscape

The Canal du Nivernais runs along the edge of Châtel-Censoir. The Port de Châtel-Censoir is upstream from the Châtel-Censoir lock; its basin extends along the left bank of the Canal du Nivernais.

On the spur of the upper town of Châtel-Censoir, the viewpoint offers a view of the port on the Canal du Nivernais and the Yonne Valley.

Local life and paths

The market in Châtel-Censoir is considered lively and takes place every Thursday. The Le Chemin des Ecoliers hiking trail begins in Châtel-Censoir and is suitable for families.

Surroundings

The surroundings of Châtel-Censoir include the Artothèque de Clamecy museum, the Monument aux morts memorial, the historic Abbaye de Reigny site and the Grottes d'Arcy caves. In the wider regional area around Châtel-Censoir is the Château de Vault-de-Lugny castle.

To the higher-level travel overview: Yonne.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Sens, Quenne, Marmeaux, Lézinnes, Domecy-Sur-Cure, Sarry, Villeneuve-la-Guyard, Rouvray.