At just an hour by train from
Paris, you will discover the vineyards, hills and forests of north Burgundy. The quietness and dynamic opulence of the vineyard and hilly lanscapes, as well as the constrasts that define
Yonne will seduce you. Located in the north of
Burgundy, Yonne is a region with strong local identity whose great wines are envied all over the world. Chablis, Auxerre, the Yonne’s embankments, the city of
Joigny or
Vezalay and its basilica, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage, attract millions of tourists each year. You will enjoy the fall charms during a relaxing stay in a cottage, guest house or seasonal rental.
Let you surprise by this region, live it with intensity. In the charming villages of Yonne, you will discover a living past during your walks inside the tiny roads with their
half-timbering houses. Although time sometimes seems to have stopped inside the medieval city walls, the
Sens or Joigny streets are still lively. Yonne is also and most of all caracterised by an amazing religious heritage and endowed with architectural gems, like the
Staine-Marie-Madeleine basilica in Vezelay, located at one of the starting points of
Compostelle pilgrimage, the Verementon’s Reigny basilica or the
Auxerre’s Saint-Etienne cathedral. Those who appreciate architectural heritage will be delighted.
The quiet natural surrounding of the region and the Yonne’s embakements invite you have a walk and to daydream. A large range of outdoor activities like biking, hicking, water activities, or even ballooning, is available.