Villeneuve-Sur-Yonne: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Villeneuve-sur-Yonne stands out for its prominent remnants of its medieval fortifications: the Porte de Joigny is the southern gate of the medieval fortifications of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne and a remnant of the defensive structures built around 1200 on the orders of Philippe Auguste. Its square gatehouse has four corner towers; on the outside, it features a projecting, spur-shaped profile.

When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne.

Culture

Construction of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption began around 1215, in the first quarter of the 13th century. The “Sur les pas de…” trail leads to historic sights by means of bronze plaques and triangles marked with the Villeneuve-sur-Yonne logo; QR codes provide additional historical information.

The Musée-Galerie Carnot has the status of a Musée de France. As such, it is required to preserve, restore, research, expand and make its collections accessible to the public. Its educational work is based on the collections and historical heritage of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne.

Nature

The orienteering course at the Étangs can be reached from Villeneuve-sur-Yonne via the towpath or the greenway. The Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Étangs leisure area has a free permanent orienteering course suitable for families with children aged six and over. It comprises three courses: an easy 2.3 km green circuit with 8 controls, an intermediate 3.3 km blue circuit with 15 controls and a difficult 4.4 km red circuit with 23 controls.

With advance reservation, Flipper Nautic offers discovery trips with a lock passage from Villeneuve-sur-Yonne to Etigny to the north, or two-hour trips towards Villevallier to the south. Flipper Nautic also offers one- to two-hour boat trips on the Yonne from Villeneuve-sur-Yonne towards Armeau or Villevallier.

The Club de voile de Villeneuve-sur-Yonne offers introductory sessions and sailing courses in summer.

Local life

The Villeneuve-sur-Yonne market takes place all year round on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Producers welcome visitors under the market halls built by Paul Sédille and in the adjacent streets.

Other places: Mélisey, Domecy-Sur-Cure, Tanlay, Paroy-Sur-Tholon, Chemilly-Sur-Serein, Chassignelles, Saint-Valérien, Préhy

For the overarching travel overview: Yonne.