Travel and transport agencies Yonne

Before young David Deplanque opened his business, there were no bicycle repair and overhaul shops in the Tonnerrois region. Quite a feat when you consider how fashionable two-wheelers are these days! Well, that's now a thing of the past. What's more, since summer 2023, Répar'Vélos 89 has taken over from the Tonnerre Tourist Office to offer bike rentals. Classic or electric, they are available by the day or half-day. What's more, you can also buy any accessories you might need. How convenient!

Recently renovated, the Auxerre Saint-Gervais station is located not far from the city center, on the right bank of the Yonne, a few steps from the famous Paul Bert bridge. You will find all the usual services of a local station: a ticket office and TER ticket machines. By direct trains or through connections (via Laroche-Migennes), Auxerre is linked to Paris, Dijon, Lyon, but also to the Morvan and the Puisaye..

Domaine de Saint-Marc is a reception hall located in Merry-sur-Yonne.

This agency offers services to travel professionals, whether they are travel agents, coach operators, receptives or tour operators. However, it's important to note that schedules are subject to change, so it's best to contact the agency directly for the most up-to-date information.

Thomas Cook is a travel agency located in Paris, at 4 Rue Monge in the 5th arrondissement.

Are you planning to visit the Yonne river? Know that this charming marina is the starting point of the Burgundy Canal, and that it seems ideal to go for a ride on board of boats without a licence. All the more so as from here you can also reach the Yonne or the Canal du Nivernais, and thus cross the beautiful landscapes of the Yonne in complete peace of mind. These boats can be rented from April onwards. You will also appreciate the bucolic setting, with the beautiful wooded and flowery esplanade, conducive to pleasant moments of relaxation.

If you are sailing along the Yonne, you should know that the river stop at Sens has been given a facelift! In the heart of the town, just a few dozen metres from the historic centre, you will find plenty of comfortable stopovers! In addition to the quay, there is now a 150-metre floating pontoon, and 6 service stations that will supply you with water for one hour and electricity for 24 hours. The 4 located on the pontoon work with tokens that you can get (free of charge) at the tourist office, and in various shops.

Or how to discover Burgundy at the wheel of a luxurious 2-seater Morgan cabriolet. Several tours and lengths of stay are available. So, for example, let's set off for 3 days and 2 nights to visit (always accompanied by a guide) Vézelay, Pierre Perthuis, the Saussois rocks... all the way to the Bailly cellars at Saint-Bris-le Vineux. Where to stay? La Cote Saint-Jacques or Le Roncemay, among others. In short, 5, 4 and 3 stars! A la carte tours are also available.

Ackermann Voyages is a travel agency located in Charny, in the town of Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye. They offer a wide range of services, including regular routes in Yonne, school routes in Yonne and Loiret, group travel and organized trips by coach, cruise and plane in collaboration with their travel agency Alba Voyages. Ackermann Voyages is a subsidiary of ProCars, a company specializing in transport and travel.

Coming by train (from the north), you will inevitably pass through Laroche-Migennes, located halfway between Paris and Dijon. Laroche (Saint-Cydroine) and Migennes are in fact 2 neighbouring communes, and their station is located along the Burgundy canal. From here you can go to Lyon, Dijon, Auxerre, Nevers or the Morvan. But above all, this is a place steeped in history: for a long time, this was the hub of the French railways, a huge railway depot, while the station and its town helped to supply Paris with firewood!

For those coming from the north, Sens station has the merit of being connected to Paris-Bercy station in direct trips almost every hour (about 55 minutes). To Gare de Lyon too, for omnibus trips. But from here you can also connect to the south (Dijon, Lyon or Marseille). There are also trips to Montargis (Loiret), and if you want to go to the neighbouring Aube, the Sens-Coolus line will take you to Châlons-en-Champagne via Troyes. There is no buffet at the station, but there are several brasseries nearby.

This rental company offers the rental of about thirty boats (for 2 to 12 people) which will allow you to navigate (even without a licence) from three bases: de Plagny (Nièvre) or Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses. This trip will take you, at a speed of 6 to 8 km/h, through locks, but also to nice walks around picturesque villages. Rental includes technical assistance, gas, crockery, sheets, bedding. Bicycles can be rented.

Vélibourgogne (whose head office is in Auxerre) provides bicycles throughout the region, along the Burgundy and Nivernais canals. You can rent a bike in Dijon or Decize and return it later in Auxerre, the time to discover the region while touring or for the day. The bikes are robust and well maintained, they are equipped with panniers, repair material, helmets and locks. Véli'stations are located in Auxerre, Ancy-le-Franc, Chablis, Decize, Dijon, Migennes, Montbard, Pont-de-Pany, Tonnerre and Vincelles.

This tour operator specializes in discovery tours by bicycle. Whether you are accompanied by professional guides or not, you will certainly find a circuit adapted for you. From the Auxerrois vineyards to a discovery of the treasures of Yonne, everything has been designed to complement your tour. People who do not have a bicycle can also use this tour operator who also rents some.

Discovering the Morvan, its picturesque villages, its vineyards and its emblematic sites on an electric bike promises an unforgettable experience! This new company in Vézelay offers half-day, full-day or longer rentals. With suggested tours to meet the craftsmen, winegrowers, small producers and good restaurants of the region. Partners of Vélozelay, they will be happy to welcome you and share their know-how. Accommodation is also available.

Whether you are alone, with your family or friends, take advantage of your stay in the Tonnerrois region to enjoy a sporty and rejuvenating nature outing on the Armançon river. Loc Aventure offers here the rental of canoes and kayaks. You will even have the choice between four different courses: mini-slide, discovery, 100% sport or adventure. You prefer to enjoy the beautiful roads and paths of the region? Opt for the bicycles (VTC) available by the day or half-day. Moreover, the welcome is very friendly and the prices very reasonable.