Love Rooms en Yonne
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Welcome to Yonne, a department of vineyards and Burgundian heritage in the heart of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. From Auxerre (Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Saint-Germain Abbey — Carolingian crypts, old half-timbered town, banks of the Yonne) to Sens (first Gothic cathedral in France — Saint-Étienne, treasury), passing through Vézelay (UNESCO-listed Sainte-Madeleine Basilica, eternal hill, major Christian site), Chablis (globally famous AOC vineyard — Chardonnay, Grand Crus), Guédelon (fortified castle under construction using 13th-century techniques — a unique archaeological adventure), Avallon (medieval town on a spur, gateway to Morvan) and Noyers-sur-Serein (one of France's Most Beautiful Villages, half-timbered houses), Yonne combines exceptional heritage, prestigious vineyards and bucolic countryside. Treat yourselves to a romantic weekend in a love room with a private jacuzzi in Burgundy's northernmost department. Neighboring departments: Côte-d'Or (21), Nièvre (58), Aube (10), Seine-et-Marne (77), Loiret (45) and Cher (18).

As the prefecture of Yonne, Auxerre offers one of Burgundy's most beautiful skylines, viewed from the banks of the Yonne: the Saint-Étienne Cathedral (Gothic, 13th-16th century, stained glass, sculpted portal, Romanesque crypt with fresco of Christ on horseback — unique in France), the Saint-Germain Abbey (9th-century Carolingian crypts — oldest known wall paintings in France, museum), the Clock Tower (15th century, astronomical clock, gateway to the old town), the medieval streets (half-timbered houses, Renaissance mansions) and the quays of the Yonne (promenades, barges, city panorama). Treat yourselves to a room with a private jacuzzi in Auxerre after a sunset on the quays.
A city of art and history, Sens is home to the Saint-Étienne Cathedral (consecrated in 1164 — first large Gothic cathedral in France, model for Canterbury, stained glass from the 12th to 16th century, rose window) and its Treasury (one of the richest in France — liturgical ornaments, ivories, tapestries, shroud of Saint Potentien). The Synodal Palace (13th century, restored by Viollet-le-Duc), the half-timbered houses in the center and the covered market (19th-century metal structure) complete this city which was once the capital of the largest ecclesiastical province in France.
A major site of Christianity, Vézelay is a UNESCO World Heritage site: the Sainte-Madeleine Basilica (masterpiece of Burgundian Romanesque art — carved narthex tympanum of the Mission of the Apostles, exceptionally detailed historiated capitals, luminous nave, Gothic choir), the eternal hill (starting point of the Second Crusade preached by Saint Bernard in 1146, Camino de Santiago), the narrow streets (winemakers' houses, art galleries, workshops) and the panorama of the Morvan from the terrace. A place of unique beauty and spirituality in France.
The capital of the world's most famous Chardonnay, Chablis (AOC, 7 Grand Crus — Blanchot, Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur, Vaudésir) entices with its cellars and estates (tastings with winemakers, William Fèvre, Laroche, Dauvissat), its collégiale Saint-Martin (13th century, pilgrim's horseshoe marks), its narrow streets (fortified gates, stone houses) and the Serein (river flowing through the vineyard). An intimate and prestigious vineyard setting for a romantic gastronomic weekend.
Avallon (fortified medieval town on a spur above the Cousin valley, Saint-Lazare church — carved Romanesque portals, ramparts, Porte de la Boucherie, gateway to the Morvan), Noyers-sur-Serein (one of France's Most Beautiful Villages — half-timbered houses, arcaded squares, towers, Museum of Naive Art, the Serein embracing the village) and the gateway to the Morvan (regional natural park, lakes, forests, waterfalls): a trio of medieval heritage and wild nature.
A unique archaeological adventure, Guédelon (near Saint-Fargeau) is a fortified castle built since 1997 using 13th-century techniques and materials: quarrymen, stonemasons, carpenters, blacksmiths, tile makers work before visitors' eyes. The construction progresses every year (master tower, curtain walls, lord's lodging, chapel). A fascinating and poetic site, where the Middle Ages come to life before your eyes.
The Château de Saint-Fargeau (11th-17th century, pink bricks, nightly historical show in summer — 600 extras, fireworks) and the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc (Italian Renaissance, designed by Sebastiano Serlio for Antoine III de Clermont — perfect square courtyard, 16th-century wall paintings, one of Burgundy's most beautiful Renaissance castles) are two complementary jewels.
The Chablis vineyard (Chardonnay, Kimmeridgian soils — oyster fossils) extends into the Auxerrois vineyards (Irancy — Yonne's only red, Saint-Bris — unique Sauvignon Blanc in Burgundy, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Chitry). Wine routes, tasting cellars and wine villages: an intimate and authentic oenological journey.
The Nivernais Canal (one of the most beautiful canals in France, La Collancelle vault, flowered locks, stone villages) and the Burgundy Canal (Tonnerre, Ancy-le-Franc, Tanlay) cross Yonne: bike rides on towpaths, river cruises, locks and stone bridges. A bucolic and romantic setting along the water.
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Yonne is a concentrated blend of the best of Northern Burgundy: Auxerre (cathedral, Saint-Germain Abbey — Carolingian crypts, banks of the Yonne), Sens (first Gothic cathedral in France, Treasury), Vézelay (UNESCO basilica, eternal hill), Chablis (world vineyard, Grand Crus), Guédelon (13th-century castle under construction), Avallon (medieval town, gateway to Morvan), Noyers-sur-Serein (Most Beautiful Village) and canals (Nivernais, Burgundy). With 2 city collections, the network covers UNESCO heritage and vineyards. Icaunaise gastronomy is that of Burgundy: Chablis (7 Grand Crus), Burgundy snails, gougères, Chablis andouillette, Morvan ham, Epoisses (neighboring department), Yonne cherries, Morvan honey. At Love'nSpa, each accommodation is selected according to strict criteria: total privacy, impeccable cleanliness, high-end amenities and discreet hospitality. Auxerre is 1h40 from Paris by train.
Between €110 and €350 per night. Charming stone gîtes in the Chablis vineyard, character houses near Vézelay and accommodations along the canals are the most sought after. Yonne remains more affordable than the neighboring Côte-d'Or.
Auxerre for the cathedral and quays, Sens for the first Gothic cathedral, Vézelay for the UNESCO basilica, Chablis for the vineyard and gastronomy, Avallon for the Morvan, Noyers-sur-Serein for the medieval village.
Admire Auxerre from the banks of the Yonne at sunset, visit Vézelay Basilica, taste a Chablis Grand Cru at a winemaker's, explore the Guédelon construction site, stroll through the streets of Noyers-sur-Serein, cycle along the Nivernais Canal, visit Ancy-le-Franc Castle, discover Sens Cathedral.
Yes: Auxerre is 1h40 from Paris by train. Sens is 1h by train. The A6 motorway crosses the department (Paris-Auxerre in 1h45). Côte-d'Or (Dijon, Beaune) is 1h30 away. Aube (Troyes) is 1h away. Nièvre (Nevers, Morvan) is 1h away. Seine-et-Marne (Fontainebleau, Provins) is 1h away.
Private jacuzzi, Nordic bath, sauna, fireplace, sometimes a view of the Chablis vineyards, a Burgundian stone house setting, a winemaker's gîte, a cabin in the Morvan woods or a barge on the canal.
Yes: Côte-d'Or (Dijon — mustard, Hospices de Beaune, Route des Grands Crus) is 1h30 away. Aube (Troyes — half-timbered houses, factory outlets, Champagne from the Côte des Bar) is 1h away. Nièvre (Nevers — faience, Morvan, lakes) is 1h away. Loiret (Orléans, Loire castles) is 1h30 away. Cher (Bourges — UNESCO cathedral, Berry) is 1h30 away. A circuit of Auxerre + Vézelay + Chablis + Guédelon + Noyers is a classic Burgundian route combining heritage, vineyards and medieval adventure.