The pottery room, a must-see, with its ochre colours typical of the Puisaye region!
It is in a green setting turning orange that the castle of Ratilly is revealed. A medieval building that has been little altered, it is revealed in all its splendour during the autumn! Until mid-November, it is the tohu-bohu painting of the Argentinian artist Ernesto Riveiro which is exhibited in large format and in a thousand colours.
At the end of a small dirt road stands the impressive facade of the Château de Ratilly, a true medieval fortress built on foundations from the 11th century, completed in the 13th century, then partly transformed during the Renaissance. The four corner towers, the two entrance towers defending the drawbridge, the moat and the dovecote surround the charming square inner courtyard. Since 1951, the pottery workshop, exhibitions, shows and courses have made Ratilly a leading art centre.
From 30/03/24 to 30/06/24 of 10:00 to 12:00 - of 14:00 to 17:30. Closed on : Friday
From 01/07/24 to 31/08/24 of 10:00 to 18:00
From 01/09/24 to 10/11/24 of 10:00 to 12:00 - of 14:00 to 17:30. Closed on : Friday
Self-guided tours: from 30 March to 30 June and from 1 September to 10 November, Monday to Thursday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 2pm to 6pm. From 1 July to 31 August, daily from 10 am to 6 pm. From 11 November to 29 March, opening times on answering machine.
Prices :
Base rate - full rate adult : 3€ - 5€
Special opening conditions :
Free visits only. Direction of traffic. Wearing a mask is strongly recommended. Hand washing is mandatory at the beginning of the visit.
