Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France

Auxerre and Vézelay

HeritageRiverCountryside

4.4 / 5· Hidengo

The notebook of Auxerre and Vézelay

Let the colors tell the place.

Cities and villages of the Yonne, basilica of Vézelay, vineyards, canal and Burgundy heritage.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

2 to 5 days

Best time

Spring · Summer · Autumn

Car

Possible without car depending on area

Type of stay

Heritage · River · Countryside

Accessibility

Variable accessibility

Rhythm

Sweet rhythm

General presentation

Auxerre and Vézelay

Cities and villages of the Yonne, basilica of Vézelay, vineyards, canal and Burgundy heritage.

The discovery of Auxerre and Vézelay revolves around Auxerre, Vézelay and Canal du Nivernais. The stay thus alternates between heritage, riverscapes and the countryside, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.

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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: relief in Vézelay. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Auxerre
Vézelay
Canal du Nivernais

Before you choose

Useful car
Relief in Vézelay

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

City

Auxerre

4.6 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs on site · estimate

Auxerre stands out for its urban organization: docks, historic squares, venals and buildings that punctuate the walk in a sensitive way. As we move forward slowly, we notice details often absent from a visit too fast, especially where the city contracts and then visually expands towards the Loire.

Village

Vézelay

4.5 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs on site · estimate

Vézelay immediately imposes a heritage stature, but what really marks is the transition between alleys, steps and views of the valley. Walking on the slopes makes this relationship between architecture and horizon very concrete. A midday light accentuates the textures of the building.

Canal

Canal du Nivernais

4.4 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs on site · estimate

The Nivernais canal is followed as a line of life: banks, bridges, soft confluences, changing reflections. The walk makes you want to slow down to the rhythm of the water, spotting the stone modulations and the silhouettes that are reflected. A long journey becomes richer when each stop is worth a few minutes.