Merry-Sec combines a church with Gothic features, a rural landscape, a walking trail with a stop at the Puteau washhouse, and horseback riding activities. Local poultry sales also add to the range of things to explore during a stay. The different highlights are key when choosing what to do: they range from culture and nature to an easy walk and horseback treks lasting from one day to a week.
Church and architectural history
The Église Saint-Menge was built in the early 16th century, possibly as early as the late 15th century. It has two naves and Gothic features. Since 6 May 1997, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree. The two-nave layout describes the division of the church interior into two naves; its Gothic features indicate its architectural style. The listing adds legal heritage status to the description of the building. If you are interested in architecture, you can understand the building through its construction date, layout and protected status.
Rural landscape and habitats
Merry-Sec’s rural landscape combines farmland and wooded slopes across rolling terrain. The municipality is home to a Natura 2000 site and a ZNIEFF. Habitats for threatened species include former quarries used by bats and woodland areas used by mammals. The nature experience therefore encompasses both the agricultural landscape and a range of habitats. These examples extend from former quarries to woodland areas, showing different facets of Merry-Sec’s natural environment.
The walking trail
The “Merry-Sec et ses lavoirs” walking trail starts and ends in Merry-Sec and leads to the Puteau washhouse, where a stop is planned. The 9.1-kilometre route is rated easy. Its length and difficulty rating help you decide whether it is right for you; the stop adds a specific point of interest along the way. The route thus combines a clearly described walk with a named destination en route.
Horseback riding in Merry-Sec
The Ferme Équestre de Pesteau in Merry-Sec offers pony activities for children aged three and up. It also offers rides for all audiences, as well as horseback treks lasting from one day to a week. Compared with the walking trail, there is a practical difference: the walk is defined by its distance and difficulty rating, while the duration is the main consideration for horseback treks. This lets you compare a walk by distance and a horseback tour by how long it takes. Lasting from one day to a week, the horseback treks offer a distinct option for planning your stay.
Poultry for retail sale
SCEA volailles des Chocats sells oven-ready poultry at retail in Merry-Sec. Its selection includes chickens, guinea fowl, hens, ducks, geese, turkeys and capons; eggs are also available. This local food offering complements the cultural, scenic and active aspects of the area with a place to shop. For travellers who want to include local shopping in their plans, retail sales are another specific feature of the area.
Discover more destinations: Pourrain, Pacy-sur-Armançon, Courlon-sur-Yonne, Étais-La-Sauvin, Champcevrais, Marmeaux, Passy, Fontenay-Sous-Fouronnes
For an overview of the wider area: Yonne.
