--- title: "Gargouillosium 2027: dates, programme & getting there" description: "A three-day weekend at the end of July, Noyers (Noyers-sur-Serein). Twenty stone carvers, three days and a crop of new gargoyles at the old castle of Noyers." url: https://www.cote-privee.com/events/gargouillosium-noyers lang: en updated: 2026-10-01 generated: 2026-10-09 image: https://www.cote-privee.com/og/events/gargouillosium-noyers.png --- # Gargouillosium > Gargouillosium: Twenty stone carvers, three days and a crop of new gargoyles at the old castle of Noyers. Once a year about twenty stone sculptors gather on the site of the old castle of Noyers and each carve a gargoyle in three days, in front of the public. Blocks of stone turn into gargoyles, chimeras and fantastic creatures, and the finished works are sold at the end. ## Key facts - Type: Culture - Noyers - 1 h 30 from Beaune - When: A three-day weekend at the end of July. The 2027 dates are not announced yet. - Venue: [Noyers-sur-Serein](https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/noyers-sur-serein) - Organised by: [Association Le Patrimoine Oublié](https://lepatrimoineoublie.fr/) - Official website: [noyers-en-bourgogne.com](https://www.noyers-en-bourgogne.com/page/le_gargouillosium) - Where: Noyers · Yonne - Location: 100 km north-west of Beaune · Yonne - Coordinates: 47.6975, 3.9947 - From Beaune: ≈ 1 h 30 · 128 km - €330 one way from Beaune with a [private driver](https://www.cote-privee.com/private-driver) - Add the vineyards: our [long-day wine tour, €880](https://www.cote-privee.com/wine-tours/long-day). ## History The Gargouillosium is organised by Le Patrimoine Oublié, a local heritage association that runs events on the site of the Vieux Château. Sales of the sculptures benefit the carvers and the association. Its 25th edition took place from 24 to 26 July 2026, with a talk on the history of Noyers, an evening concert, a fire show and a jury prize for the best sculpture. ## What to expect Wander between the workbenches at the foot of the castle towers and watch the gargoyles emerge chip by chip over the weekend. On the Sunday afternoon a jury awards its prizes and the sculptures go on sale. Modelling and carving workshops are offered for beginners, and there is even an axe-throwing stand. ## Tips for the day Food and drinks are served on site during the weekend. The castle site is a short climb above the village, so wear comfortable shoes. Noyers is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Beaune, and a driver can collect you after the evening concert and fire show. ## Did you know? Each sculptor has just three days to turn a block of stone into a finished gargoyle. ## Around Gargouillosium What to combine with Gargouillosium on the same day, nearest first. ### Other events in July 2027 - **Runs Thursday 6 May – Saturday 31 July 2027** · [Mois des Climats](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/mois-des-climats): A festival of visits, walks and tastings celebrating Burgundy's UNESCO-listed Climats. (Culture · Beaune and the Côte-d'Or vineyards) - **Runs Tuesday 25 May – Tuesday 31 August 2027** · [Les Vin’dredis de la Halle](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/vindredis-halle-chambertin): Summer Friday tastings and gourmet evenings at the Halle Chambertin in Gevrey. (Wine festival · Gevrey-Chambertin) - **Runs Sunday 6 June – Thursday 30 September 2027** · [Lumières à Beaune](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/lumieres-a-beaune): Light projections on Beaune's landmarks, every evening in summer and from the Vente des Vins to early January. (Culture · Beaune) - **Runs Wednesday 16 June – Saturday 31 July 2027** · [Le Parcours des Tréteaux](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/parcours-des-treteaux-pernand-vergelesses): A theatrical tasting walk through Pernand-Vergelesses, with six food and wine stops. (Culture · Pernand-Vergelesses) - **Runs Thursday 24 June – Tuesday 31 August 2027** · [L’Été Frappé](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/l-ete-frappe-macon): A free summer-long festival of concerts and shows in the streets and parks of Mâcon. (Music · Mâcon) - **Runs Friday 25 June – Thursday 30 September 2027** · [Le Brunch des Halles](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/brunch-des-halles-dijon): Summer Sunday brunches cooked by local chefs under Dijon's iron market hall. (Food & markets · Dijon) ### Nearby - **An autumn Sunday, usually in late October, sometimes followed by a second market in November.** · [Marché aux truffes de Noyers](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/marche-aux-truffes-de-noyers): Burgundy truffles, a giant omelette and a clanging bell in the medieval squares of Noyers. (Food & markets · Noyers) - **Most of July.** · [Rencontres musicales de Noyers](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/rencontres-musicales-de-noyers): Chamber music and masterclasses in a walled medieval village, with local wines poured after the concerts. (Music · Noyers) - **Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October 2026 (Confirmed by the organiser)** · [Fête des Vins de Chablis](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/fete-des-vins-de-chablis): Chablis celebrates its new vintage every year on the fourth weekend of October. (Wine festival · Chablis) - **Saturday, 24 October 2026 (Confirmed by the organiser)** · [Marathon de Chablis](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/marathon-de-chablis): A festive marathon through the Chablis vineyards, run in costume on the Saturday of the wine festival. (Sport · Chablis) - **A weekend in early December.** · [Marché de Noël de La Chablisienne](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/marche-de-noel-de-la-chablisienne): A weekend of local crafts and festive wines at the cooperative cellar of Chablis before Christmas. (Christmas · Chablis) - **A weekend in January, close to the feast of Saint Vincent on 22 January.** · [Saint-Vincent de Chitry](https://www.cote-privee.com/events/saint-vincent-de-chitry): Chitry honours Saint Vincent with a parade, mulled wine for all and a Sunday of tastings. (Tradition · Chitry) ### Villages - [Chablis](https://www.cote-privee.com/villages/chablis) (19 km away): Burgundy's northern outpost, where Chardonnay grows on fossil-rich limestone above the river Serein. - [Irancy](https://www.cote-privee.com/villages/irancy) (25 km away): The red wine village of the Yonne, set in a bowl of vines and cherry trees. - [Saint-Bris](https://www.cote-privee.com/villages/saint-bris) (26 km away): Burgundy's Sauvignon village, built over a maze of medieval cellars. ### Châteaux - [Château de Viviers](https://www.cote-privee.com/chateaux/chateau-de-viviers) (13 km away): A 17th-century wine château on the high slopes east of Chablis, now farmed organically, with guest rooms. - [Château de Béru](https://www.cote-privee.com/chateaux/chateau-de-beru) (14 km away): A family château above the Chablis vineyards, with a rare sundial and moon dial, and biodynamic wines. - [Château d’Ancy-le-Franc](https://www.cote-privee.com/chateaux/chateau-d-ancy-le-franc) (15 km away): An Italian Renaissance palace in northern Burgundy, designed by Serlio and lined with painted rooms. ### Things to do - [Noyers-sur-Serein](https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/noyers-sur-serein) (1 km away): A walled medieval village in a loop of the Serein, with timber-framed squares and fortified gates. - [Musée des Arts Naïfs et Populaires de Noyers](https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/musee-des-arts-naifs-et-populaires-noyers) (1 km away): Naive paintings, ex-votos, tin toys and Hokusai albums on three floors of an old school in the village of Noyers. - [Vieux Château de Noyers](https://www.cote-privee.com/things-to-do/vieux-chateau-de-noyers) (1 km away): The overgrown ruins of one of Burgundy's great medieval fortresses, on a spur above the Serein, brought back to life by volunteers. ## Questions about Gargouillosium ### When is Gargouillosium 2027? The 2027 dates of Gargouillosium have not been announced yet. Usual timing: A three-day weekend at the end of July.. The organiser publishes them on noyers-en-bourgogne.com. ### Where does Gargouillosium take place? Gargouillosium takes place in Noyers (Yonne), at Noyers-sur-Serein. ### How do you get to Gargouillosium from Beaune? Noyers is about 1 h 30 from Beaune by road (128 km). The easiest way is a private driver: from €330 for the whole car, up to 4 guests, with no parking to find and nobody at the wheel after a glass of wine. ### Can we book a private driver for Gargouillosium? Yes. Your driver collects you in Beaune or at your hotel in an electric Polestar 2 (up to 4 guests), waits while you enjoy Gargouillosium and drives you back. For the busiest weekends, book a few weeks ahead. → [Long-day wine tour, €880](https://www.cote-privee.com/wine-tours/long-day) ## Book - [Book a driver](https://www.cote-privee.com/book?service=wine-tour&place=village:chablis): No parking to find, no one left as the designated driver: everyone enjoys a glass. Your driver waits and drives you back: no parking to find, and everyone can enjoy a glass. ## Sources - - [The full events calendar](https://www.cote-privee.com/events) --- Canonical page: