THE HOUSE & ITS HISTORY
Henri Joseph Harpignies - The Old Oak, 1895
The roots of the Domaine de la Trémellerie date back to the Middle Ages. Of the 17th century building, only the current kitchen remains. The house was bought in 1860 by the painter Henri Harpignies, who lived there until his death in 1916. Henri Harpignies was a renowned naturalist painter.
Somewhat forgotten by the Impressionists and the modern movement, it is present in many museums, in France (Valenciennes, his birthplace, Orsay, etc.), and throughout the world (Washington, etc.). Several famous paintings illustrate the Trémellerie. It was at this time that the estate took on its definitive structure with a vocation that was both artistic and agricultural (orchards and market gardening), but also ornamental and pleasant, in the romantic style of the second half of the 19th century. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of the painter Henri Harpignies, the association "Les amis d'Harpignies" has created a route through the village punctuated with reproductions of the painter and easels for painting yourself in exceptional locations.
Friends of Harpignies: www.lesamisdharpignies.fr
THE HOUSE and its outbuildings are attached to a charming little village of 500 inhabitants which offers (50 meters away) bakery, grocery store, bar restaurant.
The Estate is surrounded by beautiful nature, with fields, forests, a pond, a small river (the Loing), paths for walking, running, riding or cycling.
The house is located in an old French province, Puisaye, a land of forests, rivers and ponds. Puisaye offers, less than a quarter of an hour away:
* Historic castles: Saint Fargeau, La Bussière…
* The famous castle under construction of Guesdelon
* Large picturesque sites: the Briare canal bridge, Rogny les 7 locks, etc.
* Lac du Bourdon, with swimming, fishing, sailing…
* Several pottery sites and villages
* Cultural events (sound and light show at the Château de St Fargeau, classical music festival, etc.), flea markets (including the one in Mézille), festive activities, etc.
* Many restaurants, markets every day
* Equestrian centers, an animal park, adventure parks
* Many activities for children….
The house is located in the northern part of the BURGUNDY REGION, just 20 kilometers from the Loire Valley and close to numerous attractions:
• Loire Valley Castles: La Bussière, Giens, Sully-sur-Loire, and more.
• Major religious sites: Vézelay (1 hour) and La Charité-sur-Loire (1 hour).
• Medieval towns in the Yonne department: Auxerre, Joigny, Sens, Noyers-sur-Serein, and Avallon.
• Diverse nature activities: Rivers, lakes, forests, and many classified gardens.
• Three renowned wine regions: Sancerre (35 minutes), Chablis (45 minutes), and Giennois (40 minutes).
• Local culinary specialties and authentic artisanal craftsmanship.
