Green Tour “Varzy, HisToric cenTer”(1h00) 1 In the 5th century, Saint Germain, 6th Bishop of Auxerre, inherits the fiefdom of Varzy and donates it to Auxerre Cathedral. The town will remain under the influence and the protection of the bishops of Auxerre...
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Green Tour “Varzy, HisToric cenTer”(1h00) 1 In the 5th century, Saint Germain, 6th Bishop of Auxerre, inherits the fiefdom of Varzy and donates it to Auxerre Cathedral. The town will remain under the influence and the protection of the bishops of Auxerre until the French revolution. Located at the border of the bishopric, Varzy suffers from the conflicts between neighbouring lords and is damaged a number of times. Consequently, circa 1000, the bishops of Auxerre build fortifications with four town gates. These were aligned with what are now the facades of the houses of Jacques- Amiot Street. They were restored and mighty towers added in the 13th century. 2 Alfred Garcement’s house: Pierre Alfred Garcement (1842-1927) studied in Varzy collège, before joining "Les beaux Arts", the famous Parisian fine art school. The Franco-Prussian war of 1870 brought him back to the Nivernais where he remained for the rest of his life. A number of his works are on display in Clamecy, Nevers and Rex Bar
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