The Burgundy municipality of Charny, which became Charny Orée de Puisaye in 2016, is a haven of peace that deserves a visit. You can stroll along the banks of the Ouanne or try out the fabulous Cyclorail, a railbike between Charny and Villiers-Saint-Benoît that offers an original way to enjoy the landscapes of the Puisaye. On a return trip of 32 kilometres, you pedal on rails while discovering the planets of the solar system and learning how far apart they are from each other! So you start from the Sun (Charny) and finish at Neptune (Villiers). This appealing initiative is the result of a partnership between Cyclorail and an amateur astronomers' association. There are also two riverside picnic areas on this scenic and educational itinerary.
In the town centre, don't miss a local curiosity: an old 19th-century market hall resting on pilasters taken from Montargis Castle and featuring a half-timbered upper floor.
A short distance from Charny, the listed historic monument of Montigny Castle is also worth a visit, as is La Fabuloserie, an open-air museum of art brut which exhibits an eclectic range of works made from recycled objects.
