]), often called Noyers-sur-Serein as distinct from other villages of the same name, is a French commune of 584 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2018) in the Yonne department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region; it is part of the Avallon arrondissement and the canton of Chablis.
The inhabitants call themselves Nucériens. The commune on the river Serein with its well-preserved medieval castle is considered one of the most beautiful in Burgundy and has been included in the list of the most beautiful villages in France.[1]
A settlement called Lucidorius is first mentioned around the time of the conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar. Around 1190, a first castle complex was built, which was later developed into a larger fortification under Hugh of Noyers, Bishop of Auxerre, by the end of the 12th century. From 1419, the village and the castle were owned by the Dukes of Burgundy.
Porte peinte
Town hall(Mairie) of Noyers
at the market place of Noyers
Half-timbered house at the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville (town hall square)
Population development
1793: 1824
1800: 1933
1851: 1759
1901: 1294
1936: 869
1962: 889
1975: 840
1982: 837
1990: 757
1999: 789
2006: 733
As of 1962, only residents with primary residence.
Web links
Commons: Noyers– Collection of images, videos and audio files
