Thury, Yonne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thury
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 Thury
Location in France
Thury
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye |
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23.22 km2 (8.97 sq mi) |
| Population
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472 |
| • Density | 20.327/km2 (52.65/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89416 /89520
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| Elevation | 222–328 m (728–1,076 ft) (avg. 282 m or 925 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Thury is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or village) located in the Yonne department. This department is found in the central part of France. Thury is a peaceful place, home to about 472 people as of 2006. It's known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings.
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Exploring Thury
Thury might be small, but it has some interesting sights and a rich history!
Where is Thury?
Thury is nestled in the Yonne department, which is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. It's surrounded by green fields and quiet roads, making it a perfect spot to experience traditional French village life. The closest larger town is Auxerre.
What's Thury Like?
Thury is a mostly rural area, meaning it has lots of farms and open spaces. The people who live here enjoy a calm lifestyle. You'll find a mix of old and new, with historic buildings standing alongside modern homes.
Historic Buildings and Landmarks
Thury has several cool old buildings that tell stories of its past:
- The Church: The village church, dedicated to Saint Julian, is a very old building. Its main entrance, called a portal, was carved way back in 1521! Inside, you can see beautiful stained glass windows and even a special shrine for a saint named Caradoc. There's also a museum in the church tower.
- The Dovecote: Near the village castle, there's an old pigeonnier. This was a building where pigeons were kept, often for food or their droppings (which were used as fertilizer). It's a neat example of old farm architecture.
- The Old Windmill: You can also spot the remains of a former windmill called "Le Boichet." Windmills were once very important for grinding grain into flour.
- The Lavoir: Thury has a well-preserved lavoir, which is a public washhouse. In the past, people would come here to wash their clothes in fresh water. It's a glimpse into how daily life used to be.
- The Town Hall: The local government building, the town hall, is also an important part of the village.
Modern Life in Thury
Even though Thury has a lot of history, it's also a living, breathing community. You'll see a large grain elevator, which is a tall building used to store grain from local farms. This shows that farming is still a big part of life here. There's also a monument dedicated to the soldiers from Thury who fought in World War I, reminding everyone of the village's past sacrifices.
Images for kids
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Hamlets around Thury. (Fougilet and Pesselières are hamlets of nearby Sougères)
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Former windmill, Le Boichet
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Dovecote of Thury's village castle
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Town hall (right) and church
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Thury's grain elevator
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Thury's World War I monument
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Main facade of the church
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Main portal of the church, carved in 1521
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Modern statue of St Peter on the main portal
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Side portal of the church
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Inside the church
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Modern statue of St Julian of Brioude inside the church
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Stained glass window in the church
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World War I memorial plaque inside the church
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Shrine of St Caradoc in the church
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Shrine of St Julian in the church
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Museum in the Church tower
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Lavoir exterior
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Lavoir interior
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Old house in front of the lavoir
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See also
In Spanish: Thury (Yonne) para niños
