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| Culture and Traditions Burgundy is synonymous with good food and great wines : for these it has a reputation the world over. Those who get to know the region from its many waterways will discover the charms of its wild and rolling countryside and the churches and castles along the banks of its canals are a testimony to its glorious past. Our recommended routes will allow you to discover the most picturesque aspects of both the Burgundy and Nivernais canals, and the Yonne, a slow-moving river that take you to the gates of the Ile de France region.. | One week one way : Travel the Nivernais
canal one way and discover the constantly changing landscapes. You will
leave from St Florentin towards Chitry.
Food and drink : In Tonnerre, have wine-tasting stopover in the heart of Chablis one of the most famous white-wine producting regions in the world. Excellent restaurants abound in this region. |
| THE BURGUNDY CANAL
Leaving from St-Florentin Week-end : Tonnerre and back
Joigny and back Short week : Tanlay and back
1 week : Ancy-le-Franc and back
2 weeks : Montbard and back
Your Ports of Call On the borders of Burgundy and Champagne, the small fortified town of St-Florentin welcomes you. The old town with its magnificient and imposing Renaissance church is well worth a visit. In Tonnerre, Knight-of-Eon country, a short walk will bring you to the Fosse Dione, a beautiful wash house fed by a vauclusian spring, and thence to the Vieil Hôpital (the old hospital) founded by Margaret of Burgundy in 1293. |
The 16th-century castels : Tanlay, built
in 1550, will open its gates to you. Ancy-le-Franc offers you a lavishly
decorated castle; a masterpiece of French architecture, Here, you will
also be able to visit a museum of cars and carriages.
In Montbard, an old 12th-century stronghold, you can follow in the footsteps of Buffon, the great 18th-century naturalist, by visiting his park and laboratory. We recommend going by bicycle, as 6 km away you will discover the ancient Abbaye de Fontenay, a superb 12th-century cistercian monastery founded by St-Bernard. Classed as a world heritage site, this masterpiece of Roman art is well worth a visit. THE NIVERNAIS CANAL Leaving from St Florentin Short week : Auxerre and back
1 week : Chatel-Censoir and back
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2 weeks : Baye and back
179 km, 127 locks Your Ports of Call Auxerre from its riverboat port you will be able to enjoy the most beautiful view of the town, its churches and its cathedral which dominates the Yonne river. The steep rocks and cliffs of Saussois will delight both mountain climbing fanatics and those in search of a panoramic view. A must : Châtel-Censoir, a picturesque terraced town built on the hillside. In Clamecy, birthplace of Romain Roland, a walk along the quayside, will give you a magnificient impression of the town and its ramparts. In the museum you will see the ancient craft of wood rafting. |
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Travel and hotel information
H2OLIDAYS,
Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France