Things to see and do Yonne

This gigantic staircase of water, made up of seven locks, was built on the will of Henri IV and his minister Sully during the construction of the Briare canal. Their objective? To unite the Loire with the Seine by means of canals, and even the Mediterranean with the Atlantic and the English Channel to better supply Paris. For more than two centuries, up to 4,000 boats passed through the canal each year, before it was abandoned in 1880. What remains is this architectural masterpiece, which is also the marvelous backdrop for the pyrotechnics show that takes place here every year at the end of July.

With your audioguide, discover the city of Sens, its most beautiful monuments and its greatest cultural and architectural riches. Two possible circuits: that of the city of Sens and that of the Saint-Etienne Cathedral. Please also note that the comments of these audio tours are downloadable in French, English and German so that they can then listen to them on your smartphone or MP 3 player.

AJA now has its own museum. Following the screening of a film retracing the history of the club, which was founded in 1918, visitors can now discover its refurbished backstage area, with memories of every player who has played there (from Basile Boli to Eric Cantona, Djibril Cissé and many others), as well as its coaches and presidents (especially Guy Roux, of course!). Not to mention trophies such as the very first Coupe de France, in 1994. The icing on the cake is that you can even walk through the famous tunnel and sit right on the edge of the pitch!

On four hectares, Valérie Tardy has put her knowledge acquired during 20 years in a garden center at the service of an educational garden that informs about the vegetable garden. Once past the reception hut, visitors can have a refreshment and enjoy wooden games before immersing themselves in the world of permaculture and pollinators thanks to the panels placed on different islands. More than 300 species of tomatoes grow in this oasis, which opened in 2022.

In Escolives, the Pierre Merlier museum presents some of the works of the artist born in Toutry (Côte-d'Or) in 1931 and died in Auxerre in 2017. Painter and sculptor on wood, he gave birth to a cohort of polychrome characters, long and extravagant. The artist had an ironic look at the world that he transposed into an expressionism that is very characteristic. It should be noted that, recently, in the manner of a library, a very original art library allows you to borrow one of his works and admire it at home before taking it home.

Located in the centre of Villeneuve-l'Archevêque, the tourist office extends over the whole region of the Vanne and Othe countries. The recently arranged area has all documentation needed if you want to discover the area as well as tips to organise your stay. It is also possible to visit its ephemeral exhibitions which honours local artists. There is an antenna in Cerisiers.

A medieval castle of the th century and a th century Renaissance castle, opposite with a beautiful rose garden, is an unforgettable setting. The municipalities are the th, just like the Moroccan pavilion. The main activity is the rental, for sumptuous holidays or weddings, castles and the pavilion as well as twenty-four high-class rooms up to 200 m 2 but it is still possible to visit by appointment. One of the largest pigeonholes of the 2 844 th century with its boulins, was arranged in a bridal room on three levels. It is rented only during marriages. The first level is dedicated to baths, the second to sleep and observing the stars, the third is a circular circular mezzanine. In 1548, the castle of Des was bought by the Marshal of Saint-André. He commanded a new castle to Pierre Lescot, the architect who managed the square courtyard of the Louvre. It was the property of the Condé, the two buildings, the medieval and the Renaissance, until the th century. The castle also welcomes a unique wedding in an unforgettable setting.

Beyond a wind at 27 km/h or 30 km/h, it can grow grain, as it is the only mill of the Yonne that is still capable of grinding. This windmill is referenced in 1750. He loses his wings around 1925. From 1994 onwards, thanks to the Association A Conquests of Wings, it is restored and revived. The ideal place to discover with a little nostalgia the techniques of the millers and the power of the grinding. Secure access from Auxerre, direction Courson-les-Carrières: take the road on the right after you have spent the mill.

In a rural setting, come and discover the scenes of the circus! Discovery workshops with circus arts are offered to children every day of the morning. Then, our young blonde heads will have fun over the whole park where they will find inflatable structures, animations, games, small animals on the farm… Small and large may also wonder about the acrobatic prowess of circus artists during the new show: «Cirkabrac» in a «steampunk» universe, a dozen surprising and unpublished attractions will be presented to you between classical and swing swing! Moments poetic, humor, acrobatics, innovations, all the ingredients will be there to give you a moment of pure pleasure and dream. In short, everything you need to put stars in everyone's eyes!