Route touristique des vignobles de l’Yonne
Route Touristique de l'Yonne and its 5 Burgundy wine-growing areas
5 wine-growing areas developed along the rivers in the Yonne département, of which Chablis is the best-known. The Route Touristique des Vignobles de l'Yonne is a 260km long tourist discovery route.
All along the way, the route follows vineyards planted near rivers, through Jovinien and Auxerrois (Vallée de l'Yonne), Chablis (Vallée du Serein), Tonnerrois (Vallée de l'Armançon) and Vézelien (Vallée de la Cure).
Discover the vineyards, cellars and wine-growers of Yonne
Call in at vineyards along the route…The Portes d’Or area of Burgundy has no less than 120 wine cellars to visit, taste the wine (in moderation, of course) and discover some trade secrets. In addition, more than half of these wine-producers have signed the ‘De Vignes en Caves’ charter.
Following the Route Touristique des Vignobles de l'Yonne is a wonderful way to discover magnificent countryside as well as visiting vineyards and wine cellars.
For example, 7 circular trails from 8km to 33km through attractive scenery of vines and forests of the Chablis area can be followed on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback.
The delightful itinerary of the Route Touristique des Vignobles de l’Yonne takes you to picturesque medieval villages, essential tourist and cultural attractions combined with gourmet stops and encounters with passionate wine-growers. Not forgetting numerous castles, museums, grottoes, religious buildings, archaeological sites, charming towns and villages, etc. The route is full of surprises and takes you through the Chablis and Grand Auxerrois wine-growing regions – a truly memorable experience.
Explore this friendly region, visit Avallon and its collegiate church of Saint Lazare, the Cathedral Saint Etienne at Auxerre.
