Garchizy is a city of Nièvre, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comte region, 8 km north-west of Nevers.
The municipal area covers an area of 16 km² along the right bank of the Loire, which forms part of the boundary with the Cher department, and has a rich hydrography (many small rivers and wetlands along the Loire). The east of the town is higher, shaped hillside down to the river.
Shared in several fiefs under the Ancien Régime, common agricultural vocation (land of vineyards important until the beginning of the twentieth century, marginal now, livestock) and artisanal, Garchizy (about 3800 inhabitants) has experienced a development since the last war linked to the growth of the agglomeration of Nevers.
Its historical and natural heritage in the Loire Valley makes it a pleasant stage.
A visit of Garchizy can begin with the discovery of its historical heritage whose jewel is the Church of St. Martin, Romanesque style, built in the twelfth century, restored and enlarged in the nineteenth. Very imposing, it is distinguished by its steeple built on a square base. At the portal, the richly decorated capitals (some are copies since the originals were stored in the archaeological museum of Nevers) are remarkable. Inside, there are baptismal fonts of the sixteenth century, a cast iron font of the sixteenth, medieval sarcophagi and several oils on canvas (paintings recently restored).
In addition, three castles are visible on the territory: at the level of the hamlet of Parzy, a 16th century manor house partly restored, at the level of Azy, the ruins and elements of a feudal fortress and finally the domain of La Vernée, a nineteenth century castle surrounded by a park of 17 hectares, all built by a Russian industrialist who made use of noble materials: stone of the Loire, flint of Hungary, slates of Angers.
In terms of the "small" heritage, a walk will be marked by wash-houses, fountains and drinking troughs, sometimes ancient and decorated, which testify to the presence of numerous rivers.
For hiking or mountain biking including these different historical sites such as natural areas of interest (old wine plots, banks of the Loire and their ecosystem), documentation and information at +33 3 86 68 46 00.
To play a game of tennis or petanque, call +33 3 86 58 86 31.
For fishing enthusiasts, learn about the regulations and sites adapted to +33 3 86 61 18 98.
On the cultural level, finally, animations are regularly proposed to the media library (readings of fairy tales, exhibitions). Information on +33 3 86 58 86 31.
The last weekend of September, harvest festival: a traditional rendezvous where are scheduled costumed parades, entertainment fun, musical and gourmet.
The third weekend of October, fair of arts and crafts.
8ème Édition de la Garchizette
- On 5 may 2024
- Avenue de la Paix, Salle Pierre Girard
- The 8th edition of the Garchizette takes place on Sunday 5 May in GARCHIZY. - 3 mountain bike circuits : 25,40 and 55 km. - 3 walking circuits : 8,12 and 15 km. - 1 family trail : 3 km. - Meet at the Espace Pierre Girard from 8am to 9.30am for the start. - Helmets and fluorescent waistcoats compulsory. - Food and refreshments along the route and at the finish. - Prices : €7 on site or by calling 06.27.35.13.14
Soirée Théâtre : Aux Cent Dessous
- On 24 may 2024
- Route de Garchizy, Salle Entre Fêtes
- On Friday 24 May at 8.30pm in the Salle de l'Entre-Fêtes, GARCHIZY will be hosting a play by the Troupe Mise en Scène company entitled "Aux cent dessous". - A play by Denis MOREAU performed by the Troupe Mise en Scène de Lusigny - "A women's lingerie manufacturing company is on the verge of bankruptcy. Whatever it takes, its rather "special" director is counting on the intervention of a wealthy businesswoman and the company's staff to turn things around, but not everything goes according to plan. - Tickets : €10 for over-16s, €5 for 12-16s and free for under-11s. - Information : 03.86.58.86.31
Spectacle Humoristique : Embrouille à Mortecouille
- On 25 may 2024
- Route de Garchizy, Salle Entre Fêtes
- GARCHIZY is hosting a comedy show entitled "Embrouille à Mortecouille" on Saturday 25 May at 8.30pm in the Salle de l'Entre-Fêtes. - A play by Luc Goldenberg, performed by the Compagnie Le Petit Théâtre de Beffes. - "We are in the year 1415, at the heart of what history would later call the Hundred Years' War. France is in a bad way, famine reigns, and the men requisitioned by the army have gone off to put the smackdown on the English. At Mortecouille castle, as everywhere else in the country, the women are getting organised and coping, but the dreadful Gibouin de Saute-Mouton, honourable bailiff of the county of Cher, arrives at the castle to investigate the disappearance of his tax collector. In this madcap medieval detective comedy, the bailiff comes up against women with strong characters who are determined not to make his job any easier, and who have plenty of surprises in store for him. - Tickets : €10 for over-16s, €5 for 12-16s and free for under-11s. - Information : 03.86.58.86.31
Fête de la Musique
- On 21 june 2024
- Route de Garchizy, Salle Entre Fêtes
- To celebrate the Fête de la Musique, GARCHIZY is organising an evening of music on the theme of the "80s" at the Salle Entre Fêtes. - Come along at 8.30pm. - Admission is free and open to all ! - Information on 03.86.58.86.31
