The approximately five-kilometre “Les soupes de la sorcière” discovery trail starts at Étang de la Folie. Aisy-sous-Thil also offers historic buildings and other waterside paths, so you can plan your stay around a range of interests. When choosing a route, it is worth reading the distance information carefully: one figure refers to the total length of a discovery trail, while the other refers to a stretch along the river on a marked trail.
Château and village church
The Château d’Aisy-sous-Thil dates from the late 15th or early 16th century and was rebuilt in the 17th or 18th century. Two round towers retain their loopholes, and a double flight of steps leads to a raised portal. Other features include glazed roof tiles and a French garden. The façade has Neo-Gothic window openings. These different features give architecture enthusiasts specific details to look for: the towers and loopholes, the entrance with its double staircase, and the façade, roof and garden can all be considered distinct elements of the château. The sequence of dates is also noteworthy: the earlier origins were followed by a reconstruction, with both periods expressed as date ranges.
The village church is dedicated to Saint-Germain d’Auxerre and was altered in the 16th and 19th centuries. This presents two distinct perspectives on the local architectural history: for the château, its origins, reconstruction and individual architectural features are important; for the church, its dedication and the changes made over two centuries. Visitors interested in historic buildings will find different points of interest without reducing both buildings to the same construction period.
Hiking trails: total distance and riverside stretch
The “Les soupes de la sorcière” discovery trail starts at Étang de la Folie in Aisy-sous-Thil, is approximately five kilometres long and partly follows the marked “La Ferme du Hameau” trail. Along this trail, 2.5 kilometres run beside the river. These details help with different planning questions: around five kilometres is the approximate total length of the discovery trail; 2.5 kilometres refers to the riverside stretch. This lets you choose a route based on its total distance or specifically for its riverside section, without treating the two figures as comparable route lengths.
“La Ferme du Hameau” leads to Étang de la Folie. There, you can take a picnic break at tables and benches before continuing along the trail towards Aisy-sous-Thil. This gives the route a specific place to stop in addition to its riverside stretch. The discovery trail itself starts at Étang de la Folie and partly follows “La Ferme du Hameau”. Comparing the trail names therefore reveals a section they share, while the approximate total length is given only for “Les soupes de la sorcière”.
Pond and places to take a break
Aisy-sous-Thil has a landscaped pond covering 3,500 m², picnic tables and two renovated wash houses. These are practical features for an outdoor break, adding to the area’s architectural history and hiking trails. If you would like to include these facilities in your plans, check their condition before travelling. Together with the picnic facilities at Étang de la Folie, they offer several options for taking a break between local discoveries.
Discover more destinations: Messanges, Marcenay, Grésigny-Sainte-Reine, Vougeot, Ruffey-lès-Beaune, Brazey-En-Morvan, Châtellenot, Monthelie.
For the broader travel overview: Cote-Dor.
