Around Auxerre







Dominated by the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, the hill of Vézelay, known as the eternal hill, is classified as a World Heritage Site (UNESCO).



On the road, stop at the prehistoric caves of Arcy-sur-Cure which have the oldest paintings known today with the Chauvet cave.



The Château de Guédelon is a fortified castle construction site started in 1997 for a period of 25 years according to the techniques and materials used in the Middle Ages.



The castle of Saint Fargeau is one of the finest examples of French classicism. It hosts a sound and light show that retraces more than 1,000 years of history on summer weekends.



Noyers-sur-Serein, with its preserved medieval village, is one of the "most beautiful villages in France". It was ranked 7th favourite village of the French in 2014.