Welcome to Yonne
The Yonne département, roughly midway between Dijon and Paris, has long been Burgundy's northern gateway. The verdant countryside harbours the magical hilltop village of Vézelay (a Unesco World Heritage site), the white-wine powerhouse Chablis, and the picturesque medieval town of Noyers-sur-Serein, along with off-the-beaten-track treasures in places like Tonnerre and La Puisaye. Canal boats cruise from the ancient river port of Auxerre and other towns throughout the region.
Top experiences in Yonne
Yonne activities
Vezelay, Fontenay Abbey, village of Noyers sur Sereins - a day trip through time
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris, Ile-de-FranceOur driver will pick you up early at your hotel to drive you to the Gare de Lyon and board for the TGV (high speed train) scheduled at 6:49. An hour to relax on the train and you have already arrived. Get to know your local friendly guide who will introduce you to the treasures of the region. Our goal is really that you can experience the "French way of life".Duration: 1 hourStop At: Office de Tourisme de Vezelay, Vezelay, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Vézelay is a major site of Christendom and a charming hilltop village. The climb to the basilica is almost a rite of passage. Over the centuries many artists and writers have found inspiration here. Spiritual, literary or poetic – the essence of Romanesque art prevails...Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Office de Tourisme de Noyers, Noyers-sur-Serein, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteNoyers sur Serein is a charming medieval village. Lunch in a restaurant and walk around by yourself.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Abbaye de Fontenay, Montbard, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteCistercian abbey of the 12th century, Fontenay is breathtaking for its beauty and conversation intact. If you can ignore tourists, close your eyes and you have jumped 800 years back.Duration: 2 hours
The Secrets of the Puisaye-In the footsteps of Colette,potters & castle builders
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: La Maison de Colette, Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteA fascinating visit to retrace the childhood of one of France's most admired literary figuresDuration: 1 hourStop At: Poterie de la BatisseA visit to a traditional Puisaye pottery to learn all about this ancient craftDuration: 1 hourStop At: La PuisayeA stop at the pretty village of Moutiers-en-Puisaye to admire some beautifully preserved medieval wall-paintings.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Sougères en PuisayeA visit to a local estate where you will taste some delicious local wines and learn about the wine maker's passion for organic practicesDuration: 1 hourStop At: La PuisayeA driving tour through the backroads and lanes to discover more of this authentic and secretive regionDuration: 1 hourStop At: Les PassantesLunch in a local restaurantDuration: 1 hour
Organic Burgundy wine tour-Vézelay & Chablis
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Office de Tourisme de Noyers, Noyers-sur-Serein, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteA short visit to very scenic medieval townDuration: 30 minutesStop At: IrancyVisit & wine tastingDuration: 1 hourStop At: Domaine Jean-Marc BrocardVisit & wine tastingDuration: 1 hourStop At: Domaine Jean-Louis et Jean-Christophe BersanA visit to the 12c cellars and a tasting of the estate's excellent organic wines; including the rare and delicious Sauvignon blanc de St Bris!Duration: 1 hourStop At: Vézelay AbbeyA visit to a local wine grower to learn about the history of wine growing in the area and the Renaissance of the vineyards in the 1970'sDuration: 1 hour