Tourism in the Yonne

Enjoy your stay camping in the Yonne for sightseeing in the Yonne department ! You will discover various and varied places of interest, a rich soil and renowned wines, beautiful fishing and bathing spots, as well as towns with a remarkable heritage.

The most beautiful cities of the Yonne

The Yonne, a department of character is an invitation to discover both the architectural and natural heritage. The culture of gastronomy is also very present in this Burgundy Franche Comté region known for its wine. Here are the main cities to discover in Yonne.

Provins

Provins is pleasant to visit it is a city with a remarkable medieval past. A festival is organized every year at the beginning of the summer, with its majestic architecture, its buildings and its museums. Among the emblematic places of the city: the very beautiful covered market.

Avallon

Avallon is a town located on the edge of the Morvan Regional Nature Park, ideal for enjoying nature and recharging your batteries.

Auxerre

Auxerre is a charming town, you will be able to discover the Saint-Germain abbey and navigate on the Canal du Nivernais to discover the landscape by boat.

Chablis

Chablis is world famous for its wine, this town is one of the most beautiful in the Yonne. Numerous vineyards punctuate the landscape around Chablis, so don't leave without visiting a vineyard!

Joigny

Joigny is a town that one will appreciate to visit to observe its pretty houses with colourful facades and stroll in the alleys. Joigny benefits from the official label " ville d'art et d'histoire ".

Montargis

Montargis is little known however, its landscape is unique in France, it is nicknamed the " Venise of Gâtinais " and has no less than 131 bridges and footbridges.

What to visit in the Yonne?

In the Yonne, tourism and nature are inseparable, or almost, like the time of a walk or mountain bike ride along the Burgundy canal. The department of Yonne indeed has many interesting places to admire or visit! Here are a few must-sees to make the most of your weekend or stay on the Ile d'Amour:

The castle of Ancy-Le-Franc

The castle of Ancy-Le-Franc and its sumptuous gardens will be an ideal interlude for couples and families during your holidays in the Yonne. Trace the history of one of the region's mythical castles and take a breath of fresh air while walking in its gardens!

The Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure

The Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure are the perfect place to visit in the summer to shelter from the heat. In addition, you can admire some paintings dating from prehistoric times.

Le parc du Moulin

The park of the Moulin à Tan located in Sens is a remarkable garden, to visit absolutely for nature lovers. In family, discover one of the 8 orientation courses, perfect to take the air and have fun from 7 to 77 ans !

Cardoland

The prehistoric park Cardoland (located in Chamoux) is a fun place to discover with children. Thrills guaranteed when you go to meet life-size dinosaurs.

La Fabuloserie

The Fabuloserie (located in Dicy) is worth a visit for those who enjoy discovering art in all its forms. The architect Alain Bourbonnais has given it life to exhibit the "non-standard" works of more than a hundred creators on a permanent basis. The place also hosts many temporary exhibitions for a timeless visit.

Tanley Castle

Another castle not to be missed in L'Yonne, Tanley Castle, built in the 16th century, has notably served as a set for many films such as "Angélique, Marquise des Anges" (Angelique, Marquise of the Angels). The gardens can be freely visited and the visit of the interior is guided and lasts about 1 hour.