Vosnon: Natural Heritage, Church and Embroidery

Vosnon offers several specific themes to help you plan your trip: the natural heritage surrounding the Pied Cornier Oak and the Circuit des arbres remarquables, the Eglise Saint Blaise, embroidery at the Pikwik workshop and a snail farm.

The Circuit des arbres remarquables and the Pied Cornier Oak

Following an inventory, around thirty trees were selected for the Circuit des arbres remarquables. They include notable oaks, pear trees, lime trees and tulip trees. The circuit is equipped with signposts and information and awareness-raising panels about the notable trees. This brings together different tree species and information about the natural heritage.

The Pied Cornier Oak has an approximate trunk circumference of 5.70 metres. Water and forestry experts estimate that it is at least 800 years old. In a national survey, it was ranked among the top ten trees considered for inclusion in the French register of notable trees. The oak can be viewed from three perspectives: its physical dimensions, its estimated age and its ranking in the national survey.

From Vosnon, head towards Saint-Mards-en-Othe; a sign at the edge of the forest shows the way. Then follow an uphill stretch of around 500 metres, after which you walk 50 metres to the left. Check the route on site. The uphill stretch is about ten times as long as the following 50-metre section; this comparison of distances helps with orientation.

Eglise Saint Blaise

Eglise Saint Blaise was built by local residents in 1956. Its contemporary stained-glass windows were created by Atelier Cécile Boël in 2021. The windows were therefore made considerably later than the church itself. The church is opened on request through the town hall; confirm opening arrangements with the town hall before your visit.

Embroidery at the Pikwik workshop

At the Pikwik workshop, you can discover computer-aided embroidery and the creation of machine-embroidered items; visits are available by appointment. The range includes various embroidered items on aprons, tea towels, and bath and household linen. This offers a look at both the machine process and the specific textiles. The two venues have different arrangements for visits: the church opens on request through the town hall, while the workshop welcomes visitors by appointment.

Les Escargots du Pays d'Othe

Les Escargots du Pays d'Othe is located in the commune of Vosnon in the Aube department, on the edge of Burgundy and in the heart of the Forêt d'Othe. The farm raises French Gros Gris snails of the species Helix aspersa maxima in Vosnon and prepares them in the traditional way. The snail farm thus adds a specific connection to local production to the nature and cultural themes.

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