Top Things to do in Yonne
Top 10 Things to do in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Discover the best top things to do in Yonne, France including Chablis Vititours, musee du costume Avallon, Cathedrale Saint-Etienne, Guedelon, Parc de l'Arbre sec, Abbaye de Saint-Germain d'Auxerre, Vieille Ville, The Clock Tower, Le Parc du Moulin a Tan, Les Caves Bailly Lapierre.
Restaurants in Yonne
1. Chablis Vititours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 222 reviews
CHABLIS' VINEYARD AND CELLARS DISCOVERY. ALL YEAR ROUND.Private wine tours, 2 to 6 people. Come to discover the vineyard and its terroir, the vine growing and visit famous wineries to taste all the range of Chablis'wine. Franck, your guide will be happy to welcome you to share with you his knowledge of the vine to the wine.
Reviewed By msteinkrauss - Boston, United States
We toured Chablis with Franck - he’s an amazing guide. Many of the wineries were closed because it was a Sunday, but he was able to arrange a full afternoon of tastings - he’s so trusted that wineries give him the keys to their tasting rooms so you get a private tasting even when closed! We tasted 10+ wines at 3 different wineries that were each very unique and provided a great overview to the wine of Chablis. Franck was able to get us from our hotel and drop us off again after - super convenient and a highlight of our trip.
2. musee du costume Avallon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By MarkW873 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Only saw the sign by chance and the visit turned out to be one of the highlights of our holiday. When we approached the door was locked and we thought the place might not be open, fortunately someone soon arrived to let us in. People are shown round in very small groups. There are so many exhibits that there isn't room for more than a few people at a time. Although its' title is Costume Museum it is much more than that. The building itself is a great surprise and as well as the costumes it is full of interesting pictures, furniture and ornaments. We were shown round by one of the sisters who own the collection and she answered all of our questions and went out her way to make the visit enjoyable and very interesting. An absolutely wonderful place!
3. Cathedrale Saint-Etienne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By phil2mlin - Northampton, United Kingdom
Visited the Cathedral in October 2019 whilst on a tour of the area. Auxerre is a very historic town and well worth stopping in and walking around. The Cathedral is situated high above the river and dominates the skyline. The detailed masonary is worth looking at as is the Crypt.
4. Guedelon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,685 reviews
Deep in the forests of northern Burgundy, a team of master-builders is building a C13th castle from scratch.
Reviewed By SYHighlander - Boise, United States
Workers clad in medieval clothes are building a 13th-century castle from the ground up using period tools and supplies from the surrounding forests, rocks, and dirt. The project started 22 years ago and expected to take another 15 years to complete. You are free to walk the grounds, go inside the castle, visit the support village, and ask questions. Worth the trip. Kids will find it fun and adults will be fascinated. Cafe, picnic tables, restrooms and gift shop available.
5. Parc de l'Arbre sec
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
6. Abbaye de Saint-Germain d'Auxerre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By Googly2010 - Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Alas we opted not to pay to see the closed part of the crypt (with frescoes) and meanly walked around for nothing. Despite our loss, what we did see was fabulous, including parts of the excavated crypt dating back over 1000 years with stone coffins beneath our feet. The existing cloisters, chapter house and church, dating to the 13thC and later are well worth seeing. As usual we marvelled at the wealth and power of the medieval church with its lofty interior and beautiful stained glass. The adjoining museum houses some woderful Roman artefacts found in Auxerre and surroundings.
7. Vieille Ville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By reginar426 - Guildford, United Kingdom
There is a tourist trail that takes you to all the relevant parts of this really old town - you follow the triangles set in the pavement. We didn’t have much time but will certainly be returning- what a town!
8. The Clock Tower
9. Le Parc du Moulin a Tan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Vast 15ha island of greenery located at the borders of the city and the countryside, this park is one of the most visited in Burgundy, with about 200.000 visitors. The gorgeous park is composed of a succession of landscaped scenes with different themes. We will find there the arboretum, the animal enclosures, a wild-rose garden, and playgrounds for children, water birds… The seasons come in a variety of colors, according to nature; it’s the countryside inside the city, a place where visitors can find appeasement and serenity. Continue your walk by getting into the tropical greenhouses, where you will change scenery and find again the olfactory and gustative memories of far away trips. Then make your way among the orchids, the cacti or the carnivorous plants. And to conclude your stroll, the winter garden and its rainforest will lead you to the giant water plant « Victoria Cruziana », the floret of the collection.About 1500 different plant species mix in these greenhouses.
10. Les Caves Bailly Lapierre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 276 reviews
The Caves Bailly Lapierre are located in the heart of the Auxerrois, above the town of St Bris le Vineux. Created in 1972, the Caves Bailly Lapierre gather together 71 winegrowers who sell their cremants, the Caves' specialty, and wines on site. Dug deep in the stone, the wine caves are used as a cradle in which to create cremants. Guided tours of the caves are organized every day from 2:30 to 5:30 pm, in july and august, and from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on weekends and bank holidays.
Reviewed By jasy62017 - Bridgetown, Caribbean
The cave is huge, several millions of bottles are stocked. When I arrived I parked my car directly in the cave, we took the tour for 1h including a double champagne flute of cremant tasting. Don’t forget your sweat shirt, the temperature is approximately 12 degrees.
