Toucy

Toucy is a commune with 2647 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Yonne department in Burgundy; it belongs to Arrondissement Auxerre and Canton Toucy. The surrounding countryside is known as the Puisaye.

Geography

The location is situated 25 kilometers southwest of Auxerre, on the banks of the river Ouanne.

History

In Gallo- Roman times it was known as Toutiacus. Due to its border location Toucy was long disputed between the king and the Duchy of Burgundy. Therefore, the church was fortified and looks more like a castle than a house of God.

Demographics

Twinning

• Kusel, in Rhineland -Palatinate, Germany

Personalities

• Pierre Larousse
• Jochen Hartloff, German politician and honorary citizen of Toucy