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Figures & ThemesLa maison de Colette
Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Colette's House, installed in the former château of Victor Gandrille in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, in Yonne, is a museum dedicated to the life and work of writer Colette. The museum offers a series of artistic installations allowing a sensory discovery of the author and her literary world. The house, which inspired Colette's youth, constitutes itself a central element of the visit, presented as a burrow and a citadel of memory. The site regularly hosts events such as lecture-readings and musical performances. The Colette archives enrich the heritage offerings of the place, dedicated to transmitting the setting and heritage that marked the writer's life.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:15–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:15–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:15–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:15–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:15–18:00
- Friday
- 10:15–18:00
- Saturday
- 09:45–17:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
10 Rue Colette
Phone number
+33 3 86 44 44 05Official website
maisondecolette.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Toucy-Moulins, 13 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
45 min by car from Auxerre.
Nearest station
Toucy-Moulins, 13 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
45 min by car from Auxerre.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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